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.

2023 FTCE General Knowledge Testing Costs*
Below is an overview of the 2023 FTCE General Knowledge testing fees for computer-based testing.
Service |
Fees |
First-time Registration (for any combination of subtests) |
$130 fee |
Subsequent Registration (for any combination of subtests) |
$150 fee |

2023 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 |
5/22/23 – 5/28/23 |
6/5/23 |
5/29/23 – 6/4/23 |
6/12/23 |
6/5/23 – 6/11/23 |
6/16/23 |
6/12/23 – 6/18/23 |
6/26/23 |
6/19/23 – 6/25/23 |
6/30/23 |
6/26/23 – 7/2/23 |
7/10/23 |
7/3/23 – 7/9/23 |
7/17/23 |
7/10/23 – 7/16/23 |
7/24/23 |
7/17/23 – 7/23/23 |
7/31/23 |
7/24/23 – 7/30/23 |
8/7/23 |
7/31/23 – 8/6/23 |
8/14/23 |
8/7/23 – 8/13/23 |
8/21/23 |
8/14/23 – 8/20/23 |
8/28/23 |
8/21/23 – 8/27/23 |
9/1/23 |
8/28/23 – 9/3/23 |
9/11/23 |
9/4/23 – 9/10/23 |
9/18/23 |
9/11/23 – 9/17/23 |
9/25/23 |
9/18/23 – 9/24/23 |
10/2/23 |
9/25/23 – 10/1/23 |
10/9/23 |
10/2/23 – 10/8/23 |
10/16/23 |
10/9/23 – 10/15/23 |
10/23/23 |
10/16/23 – 10/22/23 |
10/30/23 |
10/23/23 – 10/29/23 |
11/6/23 |
10/30/23 – 11/5/23 |
11/13/23 |
11/6/23 – 11/12/23 |
11/20/23 |
11/13/23 – 11/19/23 |
11/27/23 |
11/20/23 – 11/26/23 |
12/4/23 |
11/27/23 – 12/3/23 |
12/11/23 |
12/4/23 – 12/10/23 |
12/18/23 |
12/11/23 – 12/17/23 |
12/22/23 |
12/18/23 – 12/24/23 |
12/29/23 |
12/25/23 – 12/31/23 |
1/8/24 |
FTCE General Knowledge - Essay |
Results Release Dates |
5/15/23 – 5/28/23 |
6/12/23 |
5/29/23 – 6/11/23 |
6/26/23 |
6/12/23 – 6/25/23 |
7/10/23 |
6/26/23 – 7/9/23 |
7/24/23 |
7/10/23 – 7/23/23 |
8/7/23 |
7/24/23 – 8/6/23 |
8/21/23 |
8/7/23 – 8/20/23 |
9/1/23 |
8/21/23 – 9/3/23 |
9/18/23 |
9/4/23 – 9/17/23 |
10/2/23 |
9/18/23 – 10/1/23 |
10/16/23 |
10/2/23 – 10/15/23 |
10/30/23 |
10/16/23 – 10/29/23 |
11/13/23 |
10/30/23 – 11/12/23 |
11/27/23 |
11/13/23 – 11/26/23 |
12/11/23 |
11/27/23 – 12/10/23 |
12/22/23 |
12/11/23 – 12/24/23 |
1/8/24 |
12/25/23 – 1/7/24 |
1/22/24 |
*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.