RICA Practice Tests
Update: The Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) has been retired as of October 31, 2025.
Some teacher candidates may now take a Commission-approved performance assessment that includes literacy instruction or take the Foundations of Reading Test (FoRT). We advise consulting with the CTC or your credential advisor for details about your individual situation and requirements.
Learn more about FoRT Practice Tests.
Our free online RICA Practice Tests are designed by leading educators based on the official content specifications and closely replicate all aspects of the actual exam, including test length, content areas, difficulty level and question types.
After you complete each full-length practice test, your exam will be instantly auto-graded and you'll see your likelihood of passing. You can then view all the questions you got right and wrong, along with the correct answers. You’ll also receive a breakdown of your individual strengths and weaknesses by content domain, so you can focus your study time on the areas that will benefit you most.
Our first RICA Practice Tests (Version 1) and basic diagnostics are free.
If you wish to access our second RICA Practice Test (Version 2), enroll in Core Plus or Golden Apple Online Prep. Both programs include an additional practice test with video explanations of each answer, as well as many other study features.
Select a version below to take your RICA Practice Test.
