Candidate Handbook

ABCTE Policies & Procedures

The American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE) is proud to introduce a new approach to teacher certification.

Table of contents

  1. Common Concerns
  2. Certification Eligibility
  3. Fees for Tests and Services
  4. Pricing Considerations
  5. Candidate Services
  6. Testing Centers & Candidate Conduct
  7. Passing Scores
  8. Scores and Score Reports
  9. ABCTE Appeals
  10. Job Search

Contact Information

 Website/EmailTelephone
Prospective Candidate Inquiries
(not paid for certification)
contact@abcte.org 1-877-669-2228 (Option 1)
Installment Plan Inquiries http://www.abcte.org/teach/installment-plan-faq or contact@abcte.org 1-877-669-2228 (Option 1)
Enrolled Candidate Inquiries http://helpdesk.abcte.org 1-877-669-2228 (Option 3)
Teach & Inspire Scholarship Program Inquiries http://www.abcte.org/inspire or inspire@abcte.org 1-877-669-2228 (Option 2)
Request Advising Appointment/Services http://helpdesk.abcte.org, or advisor@abcte.org 1-877-669-2228 (Option 3)
Scheduling Your Exams with Pearson VUE www.vue.com/abcte 1-866-899-6189