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