NYSTCE Educating All Students (EAS) Exam Exam Guide
At a glance
- Questions
- 40
- Time limit
- 2h 15m
- Passing score
- 520 scaled score (scale 400-600)
- Exam fee
- $80
- Governing body
- New York State Education Department /…
The NYSTCE Educating All Students (EAS) exam is a certification test required for many prospective New York teachers, school counselors, and other school professionals. It is part of the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations program, administered through Pearson's National Evaluation Series on behalf of the New York State Education Department.
Overview
The EAS is built as a single unified test rather than being divided into separate subtests, so all content areas are assessed together in one sitting instead of in gated sections. The exam combines selected-response items with a small number of constructed-response items that ask you to write a brief, focused response.
- 40 selected-response (multiple-choice) items
- 3 constructed-response items requiring a written response
Cost and registration
The test fee for the NYSTCE EAS is $80. Some candidates may owe additional charges, such as late registration or emergency scheduling fees — check the official NYSTCE fee schedule for the current amounts before you register.
Exam format
Candidates get 135 minutes of testing time within a total appointment window of 150 minutes, and the exam is administered as a computer-based test (CBT) at official testing centers. Scores are reported on a scale of 400 to 600, and a scaled score of 520 is required to pass; a separate, lower Safety-Net score of 500 also appears on score reports.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the NYSTCE EAS exam?
The exam consists of 40 selected-response items and 3 constructed-response items, administered as a single unified test rather than separate subtests.
What is the passing score for the NYSTCE EAS?
You need a scaled score of 520 to pass, on a scale that runs from 400 to 600. The score report also references a separate, lower Safety-Net score of 500; 520 remains the score to aim for on practice and the real exam.
How much does the NYSTCE EAS exam cost?
The test fee is $80. Check the official NYSTCE registration bulletin for any additional charges like late registration or emergency scheduling fees, which aren't part of the base test fee.
How long is the NYSTCE EAS testing appointment?
You get 135 minutes of actual testing time, within a total appointment window of 150 minutes to account for check-in and other administrative steps.
Is the NYSTCE EAS a computer-based test?
Yes, it is administered as a computer-based test (CBT) at official testing centers rather than on paper.
How long do I have to wait to retake the NYSTCE EAS if I don't pass?
You must wait 30 days after your test date before you can retake the same NYSTCE test, and that same waiting period applies before retaking any other NYSTCE test as well.
Sources
- 1.NYSTCE Educating All Students (EAS) (201) Test Page — New York State Education Department / Pearson (National Evaluation Series, NYSTCE program) (accessed Aug 9, 2026)
- 2.How to Read Your Score Report — Educating All Students (EAS) Test — New York State Education Department / Pearson (National Evaluation Series, NYSTCE program) (accessed Aug 9, 2026)
- 3.NYSTCE Retake Policy — New York State Education Department / Pearson (National Evaluation Series, NYSTCE program) (accessed Aug 9, 2026)
Official sources
Every exam fact on this page traces to a primary document published by the body that administers the exam.
- NYSTCE Educating All Students (EAS) (201) Test PageNew York State Education Department / Pearson (National Evaluation Series, NYSTCE program)nystce.nesinc.com
- How to Read Your Score Report — Educating All Students (EAS) TestNew York State Education Department / Pearson (National Evaluation Series, NYSTCE program)nystce.nesinc.com
- NYSTCE Retake PolicyNew York State Education Department / Pearson (National Evaluation Series, NYSTCE program)nystce.nesinc.com
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