School District Leader (103/104)

Candidates who score within 0.5 standard error of measurement (SEM) of the passing score on a required NYSTCE test may apply for a waiver.

The School District Leader test includes two parts. Candidates must take and pass both parts. You may take one or both parts at one test appointment.

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Format	Computer-based test (CBT) Part One: 60 selected-response items and 2 written assignments Part Two: 60 selected-response items and 2 written assignments
Time	CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement: 15 minutes Part One: 4 hours testing time Part Two: 4 hours testing time Parts One and Two taken together: 8 hours, 40 minutes (includes a 40-minute lunch break between the two tests) Read more about registering for one or both parts.
Test Dates	By appointment during testing windows. View testing windows.
Test Sites	Located in New York State and nationwide Find the nearest test center .
Passing Score	220
Test Features	None.
Test Fee	Part One: $169 Part Two: $168 Both Parts: $337 Review complete fee and payment policy information.
Score Reporting	View score report dates.
Testing Policies	When you register, you must agree to abide by all testing rules and policies. Read the rules and policies now.
Alternative Testing Arrangements	Read about how to request alternative testing arrangements.
Prepare	Review preparation materials for this test.

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