Principal as Instructional Leader (268)

Principal certificate candidates will need to pass the Principal as Instructional Leader (268) exam and complete the Performance Assessment for School Leaders (PASL) to obtain a standard certification. Candidates must request test approval from their principal preparation program to register for this exam.

Review the Principal as Instructional Leader FAQs page for additional information about this exam.

Format

Computer-administered test (CAT) with:

• 70 selected-response questions
• 4 constructed-response questions

Exam Features

This exam includes use of a headset for the listening questions.

Time

5 hours total appointment time

• 15 minutes for CAT tutorial and compliance agreement
• 4 hours and 45 minutes testing time

Exam Dates

Limited administrations during 2-week testing periods. Test appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis Check appointment availability .

Exam Sites

CAT sites are located in Texas and nationwide. Locate a test center .

Passing Score

240

Exam Fee

$200
Additional fees may apply.
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Score Reporting

Scores are available at 10:00 p.m. Central time on the score report dates.

Policies

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Prepare

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