TExES Certification

Texas Educator Certification Examination Program

Registration and payment will be done directly with Pearson VUE through the Texas Educator Certification Examination Program website.

• Exams are scheduled every Monday and Tuesday.
• TWO forms of ID are required for check in
• PLEASE REVIEW THE PEARSON VUE ID POLICY.
• A step by step guide on how to learn specific information about your exam, including dates available and how to register can be found here.

Please note:

• Please arrive at least 15 min before test is scheduled to start.
• Students who are 15 min late will not be allowed to test and will have to reschedule. All fees apply.
• No refunds on testing
• Scheduled dates are subject to change as needed.
• Tests will not be administered during Final Exam testing, spring break, winter break, and government holidays.

Victoria College Testing Center offers TExES™ testing for the following qualifying examinees:

Exam Code Exam
272 Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 6–12
184 American Sign Language (ASL)
178 Art EC–12
164 Bilingual Education Supplemental
190 Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test (BTLPT) Spanish
283 Braille (UEB)
183 Braille (Contracted Braille)
276 Business and Finance 6–12
240 Chemistry 7–12
241 Computer Science 8–12
211 Core Subjects 4–8
291 Core Subjects EC–6
279 Dance 6–12
181 Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
153 Educational Diagnostician
154 English as a Second Language Supplemental
117 English Language Arts and Reading 4–8
231 English Language Arts and Reading 7–12
113 English Language Arts and Reading/Social Studies 4–8
162 Gifted and Talented Supplemental
157 Health EC–12
273 Health Science 6–12
233 History 7–12
256 Journalism 7–12
610 Languages Other Than English (LOTE) French
611 Languages Other Than English (LOTE) German
612 Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Latin
613 Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Spanish
238 Life Science 7–12
275 Marketing 6–12
115 Mathematics 4–8
235 Mathematics 7–12
274 Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering 6–12
114 Mathematics/Science 4–8
177 Music EC–12
160 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC–12
270 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities for Trade and Industrial Education 6–12
158 Physical Education EC–12
237 Physical Science 6–12
243 Physics/Mathematics 7–12
068 Principal
268 Principal as Instructional Leader
151 Reading Specialist
152 School Counselor
150 School Librarian
116 Science 4–8
236 Science 7–12
118 Social Studies 4–8
232 Social Studies 7–12
161 Special Education EC–12
163 Special Education Supplemental
129 Speech 7–12
195 Superintendent
242 Technology Applications EC–12
171 Technology Education 6–12
180 Theatre EC–12
182 Visually Impaired

Information about each exam. Get specific information about an exam, including when and where you can take the test, and access preparation materials by following this link.

• A valid, current photo I.D. is required for all testing (Driver's License, Passport, Military ID, Tribal ID, or a State/National/Province ID). For the TSIA2, a school issued ID is also acceptable.  If you do not have a government issue or school ID, please complete the Accuplacer Student ID Form.
• Calculators are built within the TSI Assessment 2.0 program. Personal calculators are not allowed on this exam.
• Do not bring your children to the Testing Center. Please refer to the Victoria College Student Handbook, Article XVII, Section 19.11.
• All exams are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Please leave all personal belongings in your vehicle. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• Some test administrations may not be available during campus closures or final exam testing.
• Please contact the Testing Center in advance to confirm test date availability if you are traveling from outside Victoria County.
• For students needing Disability Support Services (not including GED, SAT, or ACT), please contact our office for information and scheduling.