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

Taking the Foundations of Reading Test in Wisconsin

Educators pursuing licensure in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin State Board of Education.

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

Wisconsin Foundations of Reading Testing Center Locations*

Below is a list of Wisconsin 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	Wisconsin Foundations of Reading Testing Center Location
Adams (53910)	Mid-State Technical College, Adams Campus, 401 North Main Street
Antigo (54409)	Northcentral Technical College - Antigo, 312 Forrest Avenue
Ashwaubenon (54304)	Pearson Professional Centers-Green Bay WI, 1150 Springhurst Drive, Suite 101, Executive Center II at Baeten Farms
Beaver Dam (53916)	Moraine Park Technical College, Beaver Dam, 700 Gould Street
Brookfield (53005)	Pearson Professional Centers-Brookfield (Milwaukee), 13555 Bishops Court, Suite L10, Bishops Woods Centre
Cleveland (53015)	Lakeshore Technical College, 1290 North Ave
Eau Claire (54701)	Chippewa Valley Technical College, 620 W. Clairemont Ave
Eau Claire (54701)	Pearson Professional Centers-Eau Claire WI, 3610 Oakwood Mall Drive, Suite 102
Elkhorn (53121)	Gateway Technical College, 400 County Road H
Fond Du Lac (54936)	Moraine Park Technical College, 235 North National Ave
Fort Atkinson (53538)	Madison College-Ft. Atkinson, 827 Banker Road
Green Bay (54307)	Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, 2740 West Mason Street, Room SC365
Madison (53704)	Madison College - Truax Campus, 1701 Wright Street
Madison (53704)	Madison College, 2125 Commercial Avenue
Madison (53713)	Madison College - South, 2429 Perry St, Room 130
Madison (53717)	Pearson Professional Centers-Madison WI, 8517 Excelsior Drive, Suite 202, Prairie Trail Office Suites II
Marshfield (54449)	Mid-State Technical College, Marshfield Campus, 2600 West 5th Street
Mequon (53092)	Milwaukee Area Technical College - Mequon Campus, 5555 West Highland Road, Testing Center–Lower Level–Room A110
Medford (54451)	Northcentral Technical College, 1001 Progressive Ave
Milwaukee (53202)	Pearson Professional Centers-Milwaukee WI, 735 North Water Street, Suite 600
Milwaukee (53208)	Joyce's House Education Center, 5601 W. North Avenue
Milwaukee (53207)	UMOS, Inc., 2701 S. Chase Ave., Building A
Milwaukee (53212)	YWCA Southeast Wisconsin, 1915 N Dr. Martin Luther King Drive
Oshkosh (54901)	University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, 801 Elmwood Ave, Polk Library
Pewaukee (53072)	Waukesha County Technical College - Pewaukee Campus, 800 Main Street, Room C020
Pewaukee (53072)	MC Services, N27 W23921 Paul Road, Suite G
Phillips (54555)	Northcentral Technical College, 1408 Pine Ridge Road
Portage (53901)	Madison College - Portage, 330 W Collins St
Reedsburg (53959)	Madison College - Reedsburg, 300 Alexander Ave
Rhinelander (54501)	Nicolet Area Technical College, 5364 College Dr, PO Box 518
Spencer (54479)	Northcentral Technical College, 808 N Pacific St
Stevens Point (54481)	UW Stevens Point, Health and Wellness Center, 2050 Fourth Ave, Suite A
Stevens Point (54481)	Mid-State Technical College-MSTC, Stevens Point Campus, 1001 Centerpoint Drive
Tomah (54660)	Western Technical College-Tomah, 120 East Milwaukee St
Watertown (53098)	Madison College - Watertown Campus, 1300 West Main St
Wausau (54401)	Northcentral Technical College, 1000 W. Campus Drive
West Bend (53090)	Moraine Park Technical College, West Bend, 2151 N. Main Street
Whitewater (53190)	University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, Mary Poppe Chrisman Success Center, 235 North Prince Street
Wisconsin Rapids (54494)	Mid-State Technical College, Wisconsin Rapids Campus, 500 32nd Street North, Testing Center A109
Wittenberg (54499)	Northcentral Technical College, 402 N. Genesee Street, Suite 3

*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.