The chart that follows provides general information on the MTEL tests that are currently offered to meet the subject matter test requirement for each license. Additional requirements for a license, such as passing the Communication and Literacy Skills test or an approved alternative as part of the regulatory pilot, may need to be met.
For a complete and accurate evaluation of the license requirements you need to meet, submit a license application to the Office of Educator Licensure.
For general license requirements, refer to Licensure Help.
License candidates enrolled in a Massachusetts educator preparation program or an alternative/practice-based program, should contact the Department liaison at their organization for program completion requirements.
13 — for testing through Fall 2022
66 — updated test for testing Fall 2022 and after
12 — for testing through Fall 2022
67 — updated test for testing Fall 2022 and after
02* + 190
*02 — for testing through Fall 2022
72 — updated test for testing Fall 2022 and after
14 — for testing through Fall 2022
74 — Earth and Space Science updated test for testing Fall 2022 and after
03* + 190
*03 — for testing through Winter 2023
78 — updated test for testing Winter 2023 and after
Foreign Language
A Competency Review is required for languages where a test is not offered.
10 — for testing through Summer 2022
64 — updated test for testing Summer 2022 and after
06 — for testing through Winter 2023
73 — History/Social Science updated test for testing Winter 2023 and after
53 — for testing through Summer 2022
68 — updated test for testing Summer 2022 and after
50 — for testing through Fall 2022
76 — for testing Fall 2022 and after
11 — for testing through Summer 2022
69 — updated test for testing Summer 2022 and after
48 — for testing through Winter 2023
03* + 190 or subject matter test + 190
03* + SLPI
33 — for testing through Summer 2022
70 — updated test for testing Summer 2022
08 — for testing through Summer 2022
62 — updated test for testing Summer 2022 and after
Last Updated: November 12, 2021
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