Retake Policy

You may retake a test as many times as necessary to pass. If you wish to retake a test, you may do so by submitting a new registration and payment.

• For the following tests, you must wait 45 days before retaking the same test:
  • Early Childhood (002)
  • Reading Specialist (008)

• For the following test, you must wait 30 days before retaking the test:
  • Foundations of Reading (190)

Examinees who do not pass a National Evaluation Series™ test or subtest may retake that test or subtest. If you wish to retake a test, you must complete the registration process again. You must wait 30 days before retaking a National Evaluation Series test.

Free Retake Policy

For test dates on or after August 19, 2024, candidates who have taken the same National Evaluation Series™ test with the same test code three times and have not yet passed will be able to reregister for the same test at no cost.

Please note the following:

• Any test administration prior to August 19, 2024, will not count toward a free retake.
• You do not need to use a voucher or any special code; the system will automatically allow eligible candidates to reregister for free.
• You may register for free up to 12 months after the release of your most recent score report for the test.
• If you are absent from your test appointment, the absence will not count toward one of the three attempts.