English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) is a National Evaluation Series™ (NES®) test. The NES educator licensure tests provide Oregon with comprehensive exams aligned to professionally accepted national learning standards.

Format Computer-based test (CBT); 150 multiple-choice questions
Time Three hours
Test Dates By appointment, year round. Test appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Check seat availability.
Test Sites CBT sites are located in Oregon and nationwide. Locate a test center.
Passing Score 228
Reference Materials Provided for this Test None.
Test Fee $95. Review payment information.
Score Reporting Your test results are provided immediately after testing; your score report is released within two weeks of testing.
Testing Policies When you register, you must agree to abide by all testing rules and policies. Read them now.
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