TExES · test 165
Bilingual Education Spanish Supplemental (165)
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At a glance
Exam details
- Format
- Computer-administered test (CAT) Subtest 1—Listening and Speaking in Spanish (166): 36 selected-response questions and 4 speaking constructed-response assignments Subtest 2—Reading and Writing in Spanish (167): 36 selected-response questions and 1 writing constructed-response assignment Subtest 3—Foundations of Bilingual Education and Instructional… (tx.nesinc.com)
- Time
- 5 hours total appointment time* CAT tutorial and compliance agreement: 15 minutes Testing time: Subtest 1—Listening and Speaking in Spanish (166): 1 hour and 30 minutes Subtest 2—Reading and Writing in Spanish (167): 1 hour and 45 minutes Subtest 3—Foundations… (tx.nesinc.com)
- Passing score
- 240 on each subtest You must earn a passing score of 240 on each subtest to pass the overall exam. (tx.nesinc.com)
- Fee
- $136 for the full exam (all three subtests in a single session) $70 for a single-subtest retake if you passed the other two subtests (tx.nesinc.com)
Details checked against official sources since 2026-11-09.
Subtests
- Subtest 1—Listening and Speaking in Spanish (166)
- Subtest 2—Reading and Writing in Spanish (167)
- Subtest 3—Foundations of Bilingual Education and Instructional Practice (168)
What it covers
The program publishes 6 content areas with approximate weights (70%, 30%, 60%, 40%, 50%, 50%). See the official test framework.
Where it's used
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