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City Tests
These are optional tests that families can request for entrance into programs or schools that offer specialized instruction and enrichment opportunities.
Test | Date |
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Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) | SHSAT School Day: November 17, 2022 SHSAT Weekend Testing: November 19, 20; December 11, 17 |
State Tests
These tests are required by NY State Education Department, including those that may be used to meet graduation requirements.
Test | Date |
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New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners (NYSITELL) | This test must be taken within the first 10 days of enrolling in school. |
New York State Regents | January 24 - 27 June 1 June 14 - 22 August 16 - 17 |
New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) | March 13 - June 9 |
New York State Grades 3–8 English Language Arts (ELA) - Main Administration | April 19 – 20 Computer-based Testing (CBT): April 19-26 |
New York State Grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) - Make Up Administration | April 24 - 28 |
New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSELAT) | April 17 - May 26 (Speaking) May 15 - 26 (Reading, Writing, Listening) |
New York State Grades 3–8 Math - Main Administration | May 2 – 3 Computer-based Testing CBT: May 2-9 |
New York State Grades 3–8 Math - Make Up Administration | May 4 - 11 |
New York State 8 Science (performance) New York State 8 Science (written) - Main Administration | May 23 - June 2 June 5 |
New York State 8 Science (written) - Make Up Administration | June 6 - June 9 |
National Tests for College Admissions
These are tests offered to students nationwide. New York City schools administer these tests during the school day.
Test | Date |
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SAT/PSAT School Day | March 1, March 22, and April 25 (Juniors -SAT; Sophomores - PSAT) |
PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test | See the College Board's website |