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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: November 8, 2023 SHSAT Weekend Testing: November 18, 19; December 3, 9 |
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 23 - 26 June 4 June 14 - 25, 2024 August 19 - 20, 2024 |
New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) | March 11 - June 7 |
New York State Grades 3–8 English Language Arts (ELA) - Main Administration | Paper-based Testing (PBT): April 11-12, 2024 Computer-based Testing (CBT): April 11-19, 2024 |
New York State Grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) - Make Up Administration | Paper-Based Testing (PBT): April 15-17, 2024 |
New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSELAT) | April 15 - May 24, 2024 (Speaking) May 13 – 24, 2024 (Reading, Writing, Listening) |
New York State Grades 3–8 Math - Main Administration | Paper-Based Testing(PBT): May 7 – 8, 2024 Computer-based Testing CBT: May 7 - 17, 2024
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New York State Grades 3–8 Math - Make Up Administration | Paper-Based Testing (PBT): May 9 – 14, 2024 |
New York State Grades 5 & 8 Science | May 15 – 17, 2024 |
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 4 – April 26, 2024 (Juniors -SAT; Sophomores - PSAT) |
PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test | See the College Board's website |