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Content Exam

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Content Exam

Washington state requires that all prospective teachers show proficiency in their respective content area(s).

That proficiency is measured by either the Washington Educator Skills Test – Endorsements (WEST-E), or the National Evaluation Series (NES) test, depending on the subject area. Candidates may register for either of these tests through the WEST website.

Additionally, those seeking an endorsement in a Designated World Language (Spanish or French) or bilingual education must also pass oral and written proficiency exams in their designated language. This requirement can be met by completing one of these assessments:

Washington State University offers on-site proctoring once a semester for the Avant STAMP 4S exam on the Pullman campus through the School of Languages, Cultures, and Race. This 4S STAMP exam will fulfill the requirement for both the Designated World Language (DWL) endorsement and students majoring or minoring in a foreign language at WSU.

Tri-Cities offers an on-site proctored exam. Contact [1] Dr. Eric Johnson for additional information.

Options for Students Who Have Not Passed Their Content Exams

Students who have attempted but not passed their required content exams may be eligible for one of the options below.

  1. Case-by-Case Exception for Content Exams:  Use this link to review eligibility details as well as information about the application process.
  2. FLEX Assessment (Elementary Education only): Elementary Education students who have attempted Subtest #1 and/or Subtest #2 and earned a score between 205 and 219 may qualify to take the FLEX assessment. The testing company will contact eligible students directly. WSU will accept passing FLEX Assessment scores of 220 or higher  for FLEX Assessment 917 or 918 in place of the corresponding NES Elementary Education Subtests 1 and 2.

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