Principal as Instructional Leader (195 & 196)

The Principal as Instructional Leader (195 & 196) test consists of two subtests. Candidates must take and pass both subtests. You may register to take any one subtest in a single test appointment and may schedule to take both subtests on the same day if appointments are available.

Format	Computer-based test Subtest 1: 56 multiple-choice questions and 2 constructed-response assignments Subtest 2: 56 multiple-choice questions and 2 constructed-response assignments
Time	Subtest 1: 4 hours total appointment time 15 minutes for CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement 3 hours and 45 minutes testing time Subtest 2: 4 hours total appointment time 15 minutes for CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement 3 hours and 45 minutes testing time
Test Dates	By appointment year-round, Monday through Saturday (excluding some holidays). Check seat availability .
Test Sites	Located in Illinois and nationwide. Locate a test center .
Passing Score	240 per subtest
Reference Materials Provided for This Test	None.
Test Fee	$162 per subtest. View payment information.
Score Reporting	View score report dates.
Testing Policies	When you register, you must agree to abide by all testing rules and policies. Read them now.
Prepare	View the preparation materials available for this test.

Tests may include test questions that are being evaluated for future administrations and that do not affect a candidate's score.

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