The FTCE General Knowledge Test is a basic skills exam with subtests covering Mathematics, Reading, English Language Skills and an Essay. The Mathematics, Reading, and English Language Skills sections are comprised entirely of multiple-choice questions. For the Essay subtest candidates need to write one essay on a topic presented.
Mathematics covers Number Sense, Concepts, and Operations; Geometry and Measurement; Algebraic Thinking and the Coordinate Plane; and Probability, Statistics and Data Interpretation.
Reading covers Key Ideas and Details; Craft and Structure; and Integration of Information and Ideas.
English Language Skills covers Language Structure; Vocabulary Application; and Standard English Conventions.
An on-screen four-function calculator is provided.
2025 FTCE General Knowledge Testing Costs*
Below is an overview of the 2025 FTCE General Knowledge testing fees for computer-based testing.
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Service |
Fees |
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One subtest |
$32.50 |
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Two subtests |
$65 |
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Three subtests |
$97.50 |
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Four subtests |
$130 |
2025 FTCE General Knowledge Test Dates*
Computer-based testing for the FTCE General Knowledge exam is available year-round based on the availability of the testing location.
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FTCE General Knowledge - Multiple Choice |
Results Release Dates |
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11/25/24 – 12/1/24 |
12/9/24 |
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12/2/24 – 12/8/24 |
12/16/24 |
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12/9/24 – 12/15/24 |
12/23/24 |
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12/16/24 – 12/22/24 |
12/30/24 |
|
12/23/24 – 12/29/24 |
1/6/25 |
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12/30/24 – 1/5/25 |
1/13/25 |
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1/6/25 – 1/12/25 |
1/17/25 |
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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 |
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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 |
|
FTCE General Knowledge - Essay |
Results Release Dates |
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11/11/24 – 11/24/24 |
12/9/24 |
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11/25/24 – 12/8/24 |
12/23/24 |
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12/9/24 – 12/22/24 |
1/6/25 |
|
12/23/24 – 1/5/25 |
1/17/25 |
|
1/6/25 – 1/19/25 |
2/3/25 |
|
1/20/25 – 2/2/25 |
2/17/25 |
|
2/3/25 – 2/16/25 |
3/3/25 |
|
2/17/25 – 3/2/25 |
3/17/25 |
|
3/3/25 – 3/16/25 |
3/31/25 |
|
3/17/25 – 3/30/25 |
4/14/25 |
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3/31/25 – 4/13/25 |
4/28/25 |
*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.
