Alaska Foundations of Reading Test Info | 2025 Dates, Testing Locations & Prep Resources

Taking the Foundations of Reading Test in Alaska

Educators pursuing licensure in Alaska may be required to take the NES Foundations of Reading test. The specific exams required can vary depending on factors such as the subject area and grade level the candidate intends to teach. Testing requirements, including passing scores, are established by the Alaska State Board of Education.

To learn more about the current Alaska Foundations of Reading testing requirements, please visit the official testing service website at https://www.nestest.com/.

Alaska Foundations of Reading Testing Center Locations*

Below is a list of Alaska testing centers that offer computer-based testing for the Foundations of Reading Test.

IMPORTANT: Do not go to your testing center location until you have registered for the exam and scheduled your testing appointment. For information on how to register and schedule a testing appointment, please visit the official NES testing service website at www.nestest.com.

City/Zip	Alaska Foundations of Reading Testing Center Location
Anchorage (99503)	Pearson Professional Centers-Anchorage AK, 2550 Denali Street, Suite 511, Denali Towers North Building
Anchorage (99508)	University of Alaska Anchorage, 3211 Providence Drive, Consortium Library, Room 215, North Entrance
Bethel (99559)	Yuut Elitnaurviat - The People's Learning Center, 610 Akiachak Dr.
Fairbanks (99701)	University of Alaska Fairbanks Community Technical College, 604 Barnette Street, Room 110, P.O. Box 758040
Fairbanks (99775)	University of Alaska Fairbanks, 122 Bunnell Bldg, 1790 Tanana Lp
Juneau (99801)	University of Alaska Southeast, Juneau Campus, Egan Library Room 101, 11066 Auke Lake Way
Ketchikan (99901)	University of Alaska Southeast, Ketchikan, UAS-K Testing Center, 2600 7th Avenue
Kodiak (99615)	Kodiak College Test Center, 117 Benny Benson Dr, Room 210, Campus Center
Kotzebue (99752)	Alaska Technical Center, 843 4th Street, PO Box 51
Palmer (99645)	Matanuska-Susitna College, 8295 E. College Dr.
Sitka (99835)	University of Alaska Southeast, 1332 Seward Ave
Soldotna (99669)	Kenai Peninsula College, 156 College Road, Brockel Bldg, Rm 197
Valdez (99686)	Prince William Sound College, 303 Lowe Street, PO Box 97

*This information is subject to change. All test-takers should visit the official Foundations of Reading Test website at www.nestest.com to confirm testing center locations, fees, registration, and testing requirements before enrolling.