The FTCE General Knowledge Test is a basic skills exam with subtests covering Mathematics, Reading, English Language Skills and an Essay. The Mathematics, Reading, and English Language Skills sections are comprised entirely of multiple-choice questions. For the Essay subtest candidates need to write one essay on a topic presented.
Mathematics covers Number Sense, Concepts, and Operations; Geometry and Measurement; Algebraic Thinking and the Coordinate Plane; and Probability, Statistics and Data Interpretation.
Reading covers Key Ideas and Details; Craft and Structure; and Integration of Information and Ideas.
English Language Skills covers Language Structure; Vocabulary Application; and Standard English Conventions.
An on-screen four-function calculator is provided.
2026 FTCE General Knowledge Testing Costs*
Below is an overview of the 2026 FTCE General Knowledge testing fees for computer-based testing.
|
Service |
Fees |
|
One subtest |
$32.50 |
|
Two subtests |
$65 |
|
Three subtests |
$97.50 |
|
Four subtests |
$130 |
2026 FTCE General Knowledge Test Dates*
Computer-based testing for the FTCE General Knowledge exam is available year-round based on the availability of the testing location.
|
FTCE General Knowledge - Multiple Choice |
Results Release Dates |
| 7/20/26 – 7/26/26 |
8/3/26 |
| 7/27/26 – 8/2/26 |
8/10/26 |
| 8/3/26 – 8/9/26 |
8/17/26 |
| 8/10/26 – 8/16/26 |
8/24/26 |
| 8/17/26 – 8/23/26 |
8/31/26 |
| 8/24/26 – 8/30/26 |
9/4/26 |
| 8/31/26 – 9/6/26 |
9/14/26 |
| 9/7/26 – 9/13/26 |
9/21/26 |
| 9/14/26 – 9/20/26 |
9/28/26 |
| 9/21/26 – 9/27/26 |
10/5/26 |
| 9/28/26 – 10/4/26 |
10/12/26 |
| 10/5/26 – 10/11/26 |
10/19/26 |
| 10/12/26 – 10/18/26 |
10/26/26 |
| 10/19/26 – 10/25/26 |
11/2/26 |
| 10/26/26 – 11/1/26 |
11/9/26 |
| 11/2/26 – 11/8/26 |
11/16/26 |
| 11/9/26 – 11/15/26 |
11/23/26 |
| 11/16/26 – 11/22/26 |
11/30/26 |
| 11/23/26 – 11/29/26 |
12/7/26 |
| 11/30/26 – 12/6/26 |
12/14/26 |
| 12/7/26 – 12/13/26 |
12/21/26 |
| 12/14/26 – 12/20/26 |
12/28/26 |
| 12/21/26 – 12/27/26 |
1/4/27 |
| 12/28/26 – 1/3/27 |
1/11/27 |
|
FTCE General Knowledge - Essay |
Results Release Dates |
| 7/6/26 – 7/19/26 |
8/3/26 |
| 7/20/26 – 8/2/26 |
8/17/26 |
| 8/3/26 – 8/16/26 |
8/31/26 |
| 8/17/26 – 8/30/26 |
9/14/26 |
| 8/31/26 – 9/13/26 |
9/28/26 |
| 9/14/26 – 9/27/26 |
10/12/26 |
| 9/28/26 – 10/11/26 |
10/26/26 |
| 10/12/26 – 10/25/26 |
11/9/26 |
| 10/26/26 – 11/8/26 |
11/23/26 |
| 11/9/26 – 11/22/26 |
12/7/26 |
| 11/23/26 – 12/6/26 |
12/21/26 |
| 12/7/26 – 12/20/26 |
1/4/27 |
| 12/21/26 – 1/3/27 |
1/18/27 |
*This information is subject to change. All test-takers should visit the official FTCE website at http://www.fl.nesinc.com to confirm fees, registration, and testing requirements before enrolling.
