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.

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 & 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.

Review these guidelines before arriving at the Testing Center for a smooth testing experience.

• Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled exam.
• You must bring a valid physical photo ID (driver’s license, Victoria College student ID, passport, military ID, tribal ID, or state/national/province ID).
• No food, drinks, gum, cell phones, smartwatches, electronic devices, hats, sunglasses, purses, or backpacks are allowed in the testing room.
• All personal items must be left in your vehicle or stored in a designated Testing Center locker. This includes electronic devices, which must be powered off before being stored in the secure locker provided. The Testing Center is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• Only students taking an exam are allowed inside the Testing Center. Children cannot be left unattended anywhere on campus (per the “Children on Campus” section in the Student Handbook).
• For VC exams, you are responsible for telling your instructor the date and time of your scheduled exam.
• To retake a VC exam, you must get your instructor’s approval and schedule a new appointment.
• Some non-VC exams may not be available during final exams or campus closures.
• If you need Support Disability Support Services (not including GED, SAT, or ACT), please contact the Testing Center directly for information and scheduling.