NY State Exams
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 |
|---|---|
| Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) | January 27 |
State Tests
These tests are required by NY State Education Department, including those that may be used to meet graduation requirements.
| Test | Date |
|---|---|
| New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners (NYSITELL) |
This test must be taken within the first 10 days of enrolling in school.
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| New York State Regents | June 17, 22, 23, 24 |
| New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) | March 13 - June 9 |
| New York State Grades 3–8 English Language Arts (ELA) | April 19 - 24 |
| 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 | May 2 - 4 |
| New York State Grade 8 Science (written) | June 5 |
| New York State Grade 8 Science (performance) | May 23 - June 2 |