California
California teacher certification exams
Official California educator certification exam system (CSET + TPA). Fees and cut scores appear only when the cited official source publishes them.
Reviewed by Brittnie Vargas, School principal, M.Ed.Editorial processRequirements verified Aug 11, 2026 against the Commission on Teacher CredentialingTitle II data: AY 2023–24 cycle
Exam system overview
California uses the CSET + TPA assessment system. Exact tests depend on the certificate or endorsement you seek. Fees and cut scores appear below only when the cited official source publishes them; otherwise the cell reads “Not reported.”
- California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET)
- Passing score
- Not reported.
- Fee
- Not reported.
- Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA)
- Passing score
- Not reported.
- Fee
- Not reported.
California exams, sourced from Commission on Teacher Credentialing (as of August 2026).
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References
- Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Retrieved 2026-08-11.
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