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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: October 30, 2024 SHSAT Weekend Testing: 8th Grade: November 16 and 17 9th Grade: December 7 and 8 |
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 21 – 24, 2025
June 10 – 11, 2025
June 17 – 27, 2025
August 19 – 20, 2025 |
| New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) | March 10 – June 6, 2025 |
| New York State Grades 3–8 English Language Arts (ELA) - Main Administration | Paper-based Testing (PBT): April 29 – 30, 2025 Computer-based Testing (CBT): April 22 – May 2, 2025 |
| New York State Grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) - Make Up Administration | Paper-Based Testing (PBT): May 1 – 6, 2025
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| New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSELAT) | April 14 – May 23, 2025 (Speaking)
May 12 – 23, 2025 (Reading, Writing, Listening) |
| New York State Grades 3–8 Math - Main Administration | Paper-Based Testing (PBT): May 7 – 8, 2025 Computer-based Testing CBT: May 6 – 16, 2025 |
| New York State Grades 3–8 Math - Make Up Administration | Paper-Based Testing (PBT): May 9 – 14, 2025 |
New York State Grades 5 & 8 Science | May 13 – 16, 2025 |
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 3 – April 30, 2025 (Juniors -SAT; Sophomores - PSAT) |
| PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test | See the College Board's website |