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

Taking the Foundations of Reading Test in Arkansas

Educators pursuing licensure in Arkansas 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 Arkansas State Board of Education.

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

Arkansas Foundations of Reading Testing Center Locations*

Below is a list of Arkansas 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	Arkansas Foundations of Reading Testing Center Location
Bentonville (72712)	NWACC Testing Services, One College Drive, Student Center, Room 306
Camden (71701)	Southern Arkansas University Tech, 6251 Hussey Rd, Manning Hall, Room 200
Fayetteville (72701)	University of Arkansas, 97 N. Razorback Road, 1 University of Arkansas
Fort Smith (72903)	Pearson Professional Centers-Fort Smith AR, 1401 S Waldron Road, Suite 208
Harrison (72601)	North Arkansas College, 1515 Pioneer Dr, Room L111
Hot Springs (71913)	National Park Community College, 101 College Drive, Student Commons, 2nd floor, Rm 248
Little Rock (72201)	Complete Computing, Inc., 400 West 7th Street
Little Rock (72204)	Pearson VUE Test Center-Little Rock AR, 1123 South University, Suite 915
Little Rock (72211)	Pearson Professional Centers-Little Rock AR, 10816 Executive Center Drive, Suite 209, Conway Building
Little Rock (72212)	AVOOSS, 11825 Hinson Rd, Suite 107
Malvern (72104)	Arkansas State University Three Rivers, One College Circle
Marked Tree (72365)	Arkansas State University Technical Center, 33500 Hwy 63 E
Monticello (71655)	Monticello Adult Ed. Center, 809 Hwy 278 East
Mountain Home (72653)	Arkansas State University - Mountain Home, 1600 South College Street, Test Center, Roller Hall, R201
Newport (72112)	Arkansas State University-Newport, 7648 Victory Blvd, Walton Hall
Pine Bluff (71601)	Cares Behavioral Services, 316 W. 6th Ave
Pine Bluff (71603)	Southeast Arkansas (SEARK) College, Mailing: 1900 Hazel Street
Pocahontas (72455)	Black River Technical College, 1410 Highway 304 E, Administration Building - AD151
Rogers (72758)	Pearson Professional Centers-Rogers AR, 4206 South JB Hunt Drive, Suite 110
Searcy (72149)	Harding University Office of Testing, 803 East Center Ave
State University (72467)	Arkansas State University, P.O. Box 1945, Student Union Room 3034
Van Buren (72956)	Silverlight Agency, LLC, 711 Fayetteville Rd, Suite B
Warren (71671)	S.E. Arkansas Community Based Education Center, 800 North Walnut Street, P.O. Box 968
Wynne (72396)	Anyway Computer Co., 205 E. Merriman

*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.