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

Taking the Foundations of Reading Test in Massachusetts

Educators pursuing licensure in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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

Massachusetts Foundations of Reading Testing Center Locations*

Below is a list of Massachusetts 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	Massachusetts Foundations of Reading Testing Center Location
Boston (02110)	Pearson Professional Centers-Boston MA, 295 Devonshire Street, 2nd Floor
Boston (02116)	Pearson Professional Centers-Boston (Back Bay), 31 St. James Avenue, Suite 725
Bridgewater (02325)	Bridgewater State University, Maxwell Library, Ground Floor, Rm. 001, Academic Achievement Center, 10 Shaw Rd.
Brockton (02302)	Massasoit Community College, 1 Massasoit Blvd
Cambridge (02138)	Pearson Professional Centers-Cambridge MA, 186 Alewife Brook Parkway, Suite 202
Gardner (01440)	Mount Wachusett Community College, 444 Green Street, Room H124C
Haverhill (01830)	Northern Essex Community College, 100 Elliott Street, Technology Center, Room TC-129
Holyoke (01040)	Holyoke Community College, 303 Homestead Avenue, Kittredge Center, Room 204
Lexington (02421)	Pearson Professional Centers-Lexington MA, 24 Hartwell Ave, Building A, First Floor
New Bedford (02740)	New Bedford P.S. Div. of Adult/Cont. Ed., 181 Hillman Street, Bldg 9, Room 203
North Dartmouth (02747)	Pearson VUE Test Center-North Dartmouth MA, 331 State Road, Suite C
Northborough (01532)	AGR Technologies, 300 W Main Street, Bldg A, Suite 4
Quincy (02171)	Compass Technical Training, 275 Hancock Street, Suite 200
Roxbury Crossing (02120)	Roxbury Community College, 1234 Columbus Avenue
Springfield (01105)	Springfield Technical Community College, One Armory Square, Building 19 RM 238
Springfield (01144)	Pearson Professional Centers-Springfield MA, 1414 Main St., Suite 1110, One Monarch Place
Wellesley (02481)	Pearson Professional Centers-Wellesley MA, 20 William Street, Suite 210
West Boylston (01583)	Angels-Net Foundation Inc, 360 West Boylston Street, Suite 216, Second Floor
Woburn (01801)	Pearson VUE Test Center-Woburn MA, 500 West Cummings Park, Suite 1950
Worcester (01609)	Pearson Professional Centers-Worcester MA, 255 Park Avenue, Suite 300 - 3rd Floor

*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.