California Teacher of English Learners® (CTEL®)
The California Teacher of English Learners® program has been developed by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) as a method for teachers to demonstrate competence in the knowledge and skill areas necessary for effective teaching of English Learners. The CTC has contracted with Pearson to administer the examination.
Tests Available:
- CTEL 1: Language and Language Development
- CTEL 2: Assessment and Instruction
- CTEL 3: Culture and Inclusion
- CTEL 1, CTEL 2, and CTEL 3
Test Registration & Scheduling Information
Registration
You must complete test registration through the CTEL website and receive your Authorization to Test to be able to schedule a test.
Scheduling
You may schedule your test appointment online 7 days per week, 24 hours per day. First-time test takers must create a Pearson VUE web account. When creating your account and scheduling your test, be sure to have your Authorization to Test available because you will be asked to provide your ID number. You will be sent an email from Pearson VUE with your new account information. Test appointments are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and seating is limited.
After you schedule your test appointment, Pearson VUE will send a confirmation letter listing your test date, your testing time, the address and phone number of the test center, and directions to the test center.
California Teacher of English Learners, CTEL, and the CTEL logo are trademarks, in the U.S. and/or other countries, of the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliate(s).