Educator Licensure Programs: CTEP MTEL Requirements

Educator licensure in Massachusetts requires that all candidates for Initial licenses pass the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL). The MTEL examine communication and literacy skills and subject matter appropriate to the license sought. The Communication and Literacy Skills Test consists of one four-hour section, divided into two sub-tests (reading and writing skills). Each Subject Matter Tests consists of one four-hour section designed to test the candidate's mastery of the subject matter in the area of the license sought.

Note: Early Childhood and Elementary Education candidates are required to take two subject tests. (See details below.)

Communication & Literacy Skills (CLS) Test

• All CTEP Candidates:  Must PASS the CLS test prior to admission to the CTEP licensure program.

Subject Matter Test(s)

• Although passing scores on the remaining two MTELs (Foundations of Reading and General Curriculum or Early Childhood) are not required for application to CTEP, these two MTELs must be passed by June 1 of the summer before you begin CTEP.
• Early Childhood Tests:
•  Foundations of Reading test
• Early Childhood Subject Matter test
• Elementary Tests: 
• Foundations of Reading test
• General Curriculum test

Click here for specific information on MTEL tests, resources, and workshops.

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