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There are three different categories of tests in Illinois: Content Tests, Language Proficiency Tests, and the Teacher Performance Assessment. Register to take tests by visiting the Illinois Licensure Testing System site and clicking "register" at the top of the page.

Visit the Educator Licensure Requirements page and click on the license or credential you seek to see what tests are required.

Content Tests

Educators must pass a content test to qualify for the Professional Educator License (PEL) and many other endorsements and approvals. The content test ensures educators possess adequate subject-matter knowledge for their area of licensure.

Language Proficiency Tests

Educators must pass a target language or English proficiency test to qualify for licenses and endorsements that allow them to teach bilingual education. Language proficiency tests measure an educator's proficiency in a particular language. Tests are available to assess proficiency in English and a variety of other languages.

Teacher Performance Assessment

The teacher performance assessment is waived until September 1, 2029. Illinois will develop and pilot a state-developed teacher performance assessment between 2026 and 2029 (see Public Act 104-0128.)

General Assembly Report: IHE Content Test Pass Rates

• ​​IHE Content Test Pass Rates 2021 - 2024
  
• IHE Content Test Pass Rates ​2020 - 2021​
• ​​IHE Content Test Pass Rates 2017 - 2020​
  
• IHE Content Test Pass Rates 2015 - 2017
• IHE Content Test Pass Rates 2012 - 2015​​

​ILTS Summary of Aggregate Examinee Performance

• ILTS Summary of Aggregate Examinee Performance ​2024-2025
• ILTS Summary of Aggregate Examinee Performance ​2023-2024
• ILTS Summary of Aggregate Examinee Performance ​2022-2023
• ILTS Summary of Aggregate Examinee Performance ​2021-2022
• ILTS Summary of Aggregate Examinee Performance 2020 - 2021
  
• ILTS Summary of Aggregate Examinee Performance 2019 - 2020
  
• ILTS Summary of Aggregate Examinee Performance 2018 - 2019
  
• ILTS Summary of Aggregate Examinee Performance 2017 - 2018
• ILTS Summary of Aggregate Examinee Performance 2016 - 2017
• ILTS Summary of Aggregate Examinee Performance 2015 - 2016​
• ILTS Summary of Aggregate Examinee Performance 2014 - 2015​
  

The below resources are available for Illinois test takers.

• Free test registration after two failed attempts on the same exam- Log in to your account and register for the same exam that you have previously failed twice, and the test registration fee will be waived. This offer is available to test takers who have failed a test two times on or after January 28, 25.
• Free study materials- many of the Illinois licensure tests have free practice exams or other preparation materials. Visit our test preparation website to learn more.
• Right Start Learning Courses- interactive preparation courses are available for purchase on our test preparation website in the following areas :
  
• IL206 Early Childhood Education
  
• IL305 Elementary Ed
• IL207 English Language Arts
• IL211 Health Education
• IL213 Physical Education
• IL239 Science: Biology
• IL246 Social Sci.: History [IL315 forthcoming]
• IL208 Mathematics
• IL221 Reading Specialist
• IL201  MG Language Arts
• IL204  MG Social Sciences
• IL230  Early Childhood Special Education
• IL240  Science: Chemistry
• IL241  Science: Earth/Space Sci
• IL222 Reading Teacher
• IL243 Science: Physics
• IL290 Learning Behavior Spec. I
• IL202 MG Mathematics
• IL203 MG Science
• IL212 Music​ 
• Test Accommodations- if you need alternative accommodations to take your exam, please visit the ILTS Alternative Testing Arrangements page and submit a request.

Visit the Testing Updates page to learn about recent changes to the Illinois licensure tests that may impact your testing.​​

The below resources are available to educator preparation providers (EPPs):

• Understanding Test Content- Visit our Faculty Resources page to learn more.
• Helping Candidates Prepare- Visit our Faculty Resources page to learn more.
• Interpreting Candidate Test Results- Visit our Faculty Resources page to learn more.
  
• Results Analyzer- This free data analysis tool is available to all Illinois EPPs. Reach out to your ISBE educator preparation liaison if you need assistance using the tool. 

Visit the Testing Updates​ page to learn about recent changes to the Illinois licensure tests that may impact your testing.​​​