The FTCE General Knowledge Test is a basic skills exam with subtests covering Mathematics, Reading, English Language Skills and an Essay. The Mathematics, Reading, and English Language Skills sections are comprised entirely of multiple-choice questions. For the Essay subtest candidates need to write one essay on a topic presented.
Mathematics covers Number Sense, Concepts, and Operations; Geometry and Measurement; Algebraic Thinking and the Coordinate Plane; and Probability, Statistics and Data Interpretation.
Reading covers Key Ideas and Details; Craft and Structure; and Integration of Information and Ideas.
English Language Skills covers Language Structure; Vocabulary Application; and Standard English Conventions.
An on-screen four-function calculator is provided.
2025 FTCE General Knowledge Testing Costs*
Below is an overview of the 2025 FTCE General Knowledge testing fees for computer-based testing.
|
Service |
Fees |
|
One subtest |
$32.50 |
|
Two subtests |
$65 |
|
Three subtests |
$97.50 |
|
Four subtests |
$130 |
2025 FTCE General Knowledge Test Dates*
Computer-based testing for the FTCE General Knowledge exam is available year-round based on the availability of the testing location.
|
FTCE General Knowledge - Multiple Choice |
Results Release Dates |
| 11/24/25 – 11/30/25 |
12/8/25 |
| 12/1/25 – 12/7/25 |
12/15/25 |
| 12/8/25 – 12/14/25 |
12/22/25 |
| 12/15/25 – 12/21/25 |
12/29/25 |
| 12/22/25 – 12/28/25 |
1/5/26 |
| 12/29/25 – 1/4/26 |
1/12/26 |
| 1/05/26 – 1/11/26 |
1/16/26 |
| 1/12/26 – 1/18/26 |
1/26/26 |
| 1/19/26 – 1/25/26 |
2/02/26 |
| 1/26/26 – 2/01/26 |
2/09/26 |
| 2/02/26 – 2/08/26 |
2/16/26 |
| 2/09/26 – 2/15/26 |
2/23/26 |
| 2/16/26 – 2/22/26 |
3/02/26 |
| 2/23/26 – 3/01/26 |
3/09/26 |
| 3/02/26 – 3/08/26 |
3/16/26 |
| 3/09/26 – 3/15/26 |
3/23/26 |
| 3/16/26 – 3/22/26 |
3/30/26 |
| 3/23/26 – 3/29/26 |
4/06/26 |
| 3/30/26 – 4/05/26 |
4/13/26 |
| 4/06/26 – 4/12/26 |
4/20/26 |
| 4/13/26 – 4/19/26 |
4/27/26 |
| 4/20/26 – 4/26/26 |
5/04/26 |
| 4/27/26 – 5/03/26 |
5/11/26 |
|
FTCE General Knowledge - Essay |
Results Release Dates |
| 11/24/25 – 12/7/25 |
12/22/25 |
| 12/8/25 – 12/21/25 |
1/5/26 |
| 12/22/25 – 1/4/26 |
1/16/26 |
| 1/5/26 – 1/18/26 |
2/2/26 |
| 1/19/26 – 2/1/26 |
2/16/26 |
| 2/2/26 – 2/15/26 |
3/2/26 |
| 2/16/26 – 3/1/26 |
3/16/26 |
| 3/2/26 – 3/15/26 |
3/30/26 |
| 3/16/26 – 3/29/26 |
4/13/26 |
| 3/30/26 – 4/12/26 |
4/27/26 |
| 4/13/26 – 4/26/26 |
5/11/26 |
*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.
