The FTCE Elementary Education K-6 (060) Test is an elementary education credentialing exam with four subtests. All sections are comprised entirely of multiple-choice questions.
Language Arts and Reading (601) covers Reading Process; Literary Analysis and Genres; Language and the Writing Process; Literacy Instruction and Assessments; and Communication and Media Literacy.
Social Science (602) covers Instructional Practices and Assessments; History; Geography; Government and Civics; and Economics.
Science (603) covers Instruction; Nature of Science; Physical Sciences; Earth and Space; and Life Science.
Mathematics (604) covers Student Thinking and Instructional Practices; Operations, Algebraic Thinking, Counting and Number in Base Ten; Fractions, Ratios and Integers; Measurement, Data Analysis and Statistics; and Geometric Concepts.
2025 FTCE Elementary Education Testing Costs*
Below is an overview of the 2025 FTCE Elementary Education testing fees for computer-based testing.
Service |
Fees |
One subtest |
$37.50 |
Two subtests |
$75.00 |
Three subtests |
$112.50 |
Four subtests |
$150.00 |
2025 FTCE Elementary Education Test Dates*
Computer-based testing is now offered continuously throughout the year.
FTCE Elementary Education Test Dates |
Results Release Dates |
11/25/24 – 12/1/24 |
12/9/24 |
12/2/24 – 12/8/24 |
12/16/24 |
12/9/24 – 12/15/24 |
12/23/24 |
12/16/24 – 12/22/24 |
12/30/24 |
12/23/24 – 12/29/24 |
1/6/25 |
12/30/24 – 1/5/25 |
1/13/25 |
1/6/25 – 1/12/25 |
1/17/25 |
1/13/25 – 1/19/25 |
1/27/25 |
1/20/25 – 1/26/25 |
2/3/25 |
1/27/25 – 2/2/25 |
2/10/25 |
2/3/25 – 2/9/25 |
2/17/25 |
2/10/25 – 2/16/25 |
2/24/25 |
2/17/25 – 2/23/25 |
3/3/25 |
2/24/25 – 3/2/25 |
3/10/25 |
3/3/25 – 3/9/25 |
3/17/25 |
3/10/25 – 3/16/25 |
3/24/25 |
3/17/25 – 3/23/25 |
3/31/25 |
3/24/25 – 3/30/25 |
4/7/25 |
3/31/25 – 4/6/25 |
4/14/25 |
4/7/25 – 4/13/25 |
4/21/25 |
4/14/25 – 4/20/25 |
4/28/25 |
4/21/25 – 4/27/25 |
5/5/25 |
4/28/25 – 5/4/25 |
5/12/25 |
*This information is subject to change. All test-takers should visit the official FTCE website at http://www.fl.nesinc.com to confirm fees, registration, and testing requirements before enrolling.