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

Taking the Foundations of Reading Test in Connecticut

Educators pursuing licensure in Connecticut 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 Connecticut State Board of Education.

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

Connecticut Foundations of Reading Testing Center Locations*

Below is a list of Connecticut 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	Connecticut Foundations of Reading Testing Center Location
Bristol (06010)	Bristol Adult Education Center, 210 Redstone Hill Rd.
Danielson (06239)	EASTCONN Adult and Continuing Education, 562 Westcott Rd
East Hartford (06108)	FIRST FINANCIAL FITNESS CORP, 330 Roberts St, Suite 202
Hartford (06103)	Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street
Hartford (06105)	Hartford Public Library, 44 Niles Street
Litchfield (06759)	EdAdvance, 355 Goshen Rd
Meriden (06450)	Patrick's Academy, 546 S. Broad St Suite 2f
Middletown (06457)	Middletown Adult Education, 398 Main Street, Entrance on Melilli Plaza
Norwalk (06850)	Pearson Professional Centers-Norwalk CT, 20 Glover Avenue, Ground level 2nd door, Merritt on the River
Shelton (06484)	Precision Computer Services, 175 Constitution Blvd S
Wallingford (06492)	Pearson Professional Centers-Wallingford, 35 Thorpe Avenue, Suite 105
Wethersfield (06109)	Pearson Professional Centers-Wethersfield, 100 Great Meadow Road, Suite 404, Putnam Park
Willimantic (06226)	EASTCONN, 1320 Main Street, Tyler Square, Suite 25
Woodbridge (06525)	Metro Testing Service, 30 Hazel Terr. Suite #4, New Haven/Woodbridge Townline

*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.