The FTCE Elementary Education K-6 (060) Test is an elementary education credentialing exam with four subtests. All sections are comprised entirely of multiple-choice questions.
Language Arts and Reading (601) covers Reading Process; Literary Analysis and Genres; Language and the Writing Process; Literacy Instruction and Assessments; and Communication and Media Literacy.
Social Science (602) covers Instructional Practices and Assessments; History; Geography; Government and Civics; and Economics.
Science (603) covers Instruction; Nature of Science; Physical Sciences; Earth and Space; and Life Science.
Mathematics (604) covers Student Thinking and Instructional Practices; Operations, Algebraic Thinking, Counting and Number in Base Ten; Fractions, Ratios and Integers; Measurement, Data Analysis and Statistics; and Geometric Concepts.

2025 FTCE Elementary Education Testing Costs*
Below is an overview of the 2025 FTCE Elementary Education testing fees for computer-based testing.
Service |
Fees |
One subtest |
$37.50 |
Two subtests |
$75.00 |
Three subtests |
$112.50 |
Four subtests |
$150.00 |

2025 FTCE Elementary Education Test Dates*
Computer-based testing is now offered continuously throughout the year.
FTCE Elementary Education Test Dates |
Results Release Dates |
4/21/25 – 4/27/25 |
5/5/25 |
4/28/25 – 5/4/25 |
5/12/25 |
5/5/25 – 5/11/25 |
5/19/25 |
5/12/25 – 5/18/25 |
5/23/25 |
5/19/25 – 5/25/25 |
6/2/25 |
5/26/25 – 6/1/25 |
6/9/25 |
6/2/25 – 6/8/25 |
6/16/25 |
6/9/25 – 6/15/25 |
6/23/25 |
6/16/25 – 6/22/25 |
6/30/25 |
6/23/25 – 6/29/25 |
7/7/25 |
6/30/25 – 7/6/25 |
7/14/25 |
7/7/25 – 7/13/25 |
7/21/25 |
7/14/25 – 7/20/25 |
7/28/25 |
7/21/25 – 7/27/25 |
8/4/25 |
7/28/25 – 8/3/25 |
8/11/25 |
8/4/25 – 8/10/25 |
8/18/25 |
8/11/25 – 8/17/25 |
8/25/25 |
8/18/25 – 8/24/25 |
8/29/25 |
8/25/25 – 8/31/25 |
9/8/25 |
*This information is subject to change. All test-takers should visit the official FTCE website at http://www.fl.nesinc.com to confirm fees, registration, and testing requirements before enrolling.