Before Scheduling

Ready to Schedule Your Appointment?

As a candidate for National Board Certification you are required to be familiar with and adhere to all information and policies posted on this Web site and in the Assessment Center Orientation Policy and Guidelines (PDF - 304kb) in advance of scheduling and attending your test center appointment(s).

Prior to scheduling your appointment please make certain that you:

1. Review all information and policies outlined in the

   • Guide to National Board Certification (PDF - 1mb)
   • Assessment Center Orientation Policy and Guidelines (PDF - 304kb)
2. Submit fees and forms:    
   • First time candidates deadline: January 31, 2008
     You are not eligible to schedule an appointment until all fees are paid and all eligibility forms are received and processed.
   • Retake candidates deadline: January 31, 2008
     You are not eligible to schedule an appointment until all fees are paid.
3. Receive your Authorization to Test form in the mail:
   • View a sample of the Authorization to Test (PDF - 560kb) form.
4. Verify that all information on your Authorization to Test form is correct.
   • Is your name and your candidate ID number accurate?
   • Is your certificate area and specialty area correct?
   • If changes need to be made, please call 1-800-22TEACH prior to scheduling your appointment.

5.  English as a New Language Candidates

Candidates are organized in the system by the two-digit code that identifies their certificate area. Therefore, the first piece of information you should provide to the person scheduling your appointment is this two-digit certificate code. This two-digit code is found on your Authorization to Test next to the certificate name. Only provide your eight-digit candidate ID number after you have given this two-digit certificate code.

When you call to schedule your appointment and provide your candidate ID, the system will automatically identify your specialty area. If you require a specialty area change, please allow 10 business days prior to your scheduled appointment for the path change to be processed by NBPTS and received at Prometric.

For WLOE and Music Candidates

Due to the nature of the Music and World Languages Other than English certificate areas, exercises are administered to candidates differently. Please refer to the Assessment Center Orientation Policy and Guidelines for specific information related to these exercises.

 

Request NonStandard Testing Accommodations

If you have a disability that necessitates special accommodations under the ADA, please notify us by submitting the Nonstandard Testing Accommodations Form by January 31, 2009.

• Nonstandard Testing Accommodations 08-09 (PDF - 172kb)