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Tests

What tests do I need to take? Testing requirements are dependent on licensure type. Read more about which tests are required for teacher candidates in North Carolina.

Information about each test. Get specific information about a test, including when and where you can take the test, and access preparation materials by selecting the test from the following table.

Content Area Tests
Foundations of Reading (890)
General Curriculum
School Leader Assessment
North Carolina Principal Portfolio Assessment (NCPPA)

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