Fees for Tests and Services

ProductAmountDescriptionDuration
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science, Elementary Education, English Language Arts, or Mathematics $1995 Includes enrollment and document processing, advising services, access to the subject area refresher course, Prepare to Teach workshops, online study & test readiness webinars, practice exams for Professional Teaching Knowledge (PTK) exam and subject area exams, the PTK exam, study plans, and subject area exams. 1 year
History $1595 Includes enrollment and document processing, advising services, Prepare to Teach workshops, PTK practice exams, the PTK exam, and U.S. & world history examinations. 1 year
Special Education $1995 Includes enrollment and document processing, advising services, access to the multiple subject exam (MSE) refresher course, Prepare to Teach workshops, PTK, MSE, and special education practice exams, the PTK exam, the multiple subject exam, and the special education examination. 18 months
Reading Endorsement $795 Includes enrollment and document processing, advising services, Prepare to Teach workshops, ABCs of Reading CD-ROM and manual, and reading examination. 1 year
Additional Certification Area (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science, Elementary Education, English Language Arts, History or Mathematics) $850 You may purchase an additional certification in any area. The cost reflects ABCTE subject specific materials and test authorization. 12 months
Subject Area Change: Changing from one subject area to another.  
Before taking any ABCTE testing$175
After taking any ABCTE testing$850
Retakes $195 Retake fees cover the cost of advising services, access to the subject area refresher course, Prepare to Teach workshops, practice exams, study plans, and the requested examination. 6 months
Extension Request $145 Extends candidate eligibility for a period of 6 months from the date of the extension payment. 6 months
Additional Score Reports $25 This applies to each official copy of your ABCTE score report beyond the first.  
Additional Certificate Copies $25 This applies to each copy of your ABCTE certificate beyond the first.  
E-Learning Classroom Assessment $90 This online tutorial focuses on the subject of testing and classroom assessment concepts. 3 months
Vantage Practice Writing Package $20 The PTK essay practice package including 4 scored submissions on 2 different practice prompts. http://www.vantageonlinestore.com/product.php?productid=16235 1 Year
Appeals Payable directly to ABCTE for a review or reconsideration of a decision made regarding your request for a rescore or accommodation; or an incident involving your background check, transcript, or testing misconduct.  
Accommodations$100
Background$150
Misconduct$25
Procedural$150
Examination Rescore$100
Transcript$25
Late cancellation/ Rescheduling $125 If you fail to cancel or reschedule your examination more than 48 hours before the original time, you will be subject to this fee before you can schedule a new appointment.  
Mentoring$595 Includes application and document processing, coaching & training, 6 face- to-face mentor observations, access to the Prepare to Teach workshops, and CLASS video library. 1 year