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The Advanced System for Educator Certification
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Discover How the NES

Accommodates teacher candidates by providing a convenient and on-demand computer-based teacher certification testing program with immediate score reports
Allows states to reach out to a national pool of qualified candidates using portable results

Taking the NES for licensure in Massachusetts? Register at www.mtel.nesinc.com.
Online proctoring now available: test remotely, including from home.
Taking the NES for certification in Missouri? Register at www.mo.nesinc.com.
New test preparation videos now available.
Taking NES Gifted Education for endorsement in Illinois? Register at www.il.nesinc.com.
Taking the NES for certification in Arizona? Register at www.aepa.nesinc.com.
Taking the NES for certification in Washington? Register at www.west.nesinc.com.
Interactive computer-based test tutorial now available. Read more.
Taking the NES for licensure in Wisconsin? Register at www.wi.nesinc.com.