The Department has approved additional alternative assessments that have been found to be aligned and of equal rigor to the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure MTELs. The assessments that are accepted include:
The following tests are administered by Educational Testing Services (ETS)
In order for your scores to be reported to, and accepted by the Department, you must register at the specific Massachusetts link for registration on the Educational Testing Services ETS website using your Massachusetts Education Personnel ID MEPID number and your registration information must be an exact match to your Educator Licensure and Renewal ELAR information: Massachusetts Certification .
Last Updated: August 26, 2026