Whitworth University Certification & Career Services

WEST 2012-2013 Paper-Based Test Dates  

Test Date
Saturday Mornings

Regular Registration Deadline

Late Registration Deadline

Emergency Registration Deadline

WEST-E
Score Report Dates

WEST-B
Score Report Dates

WEST-E Computer-Based Test Dates

Testing
Period

Testing Window

Score Report
Date

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Paper-Based Tests

Computer-Based Tests

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What is the WEST-E?

All candidates seeking teacher certification and/or additional endorsements, are required to pass a subject knowledge test for each endorsement area they are seeking. Washington state utilizes the WEST-E tests which are aligned with the state’s endorsement competences.

What about Designated World Languages additional testing?

All candidates seeking Designated World Language endorsements in Spanish and French will need to take the WEST-E Designated Languages test and the ACTFL proficiency tests for the specific language. For information and to register go to: https://www.languagetesting.com/acad_wa1.cfm.
Questions? Contact Cathy Stephens at cstephens@whitworth.edu

How much does the WEST-E cost?

Paper-based Testing

Computer-based Testing

Registration fee

$ 10

Registration and Test Fees

$35

Test fee for all tests except Designated World Languages and subtests

$120

Designated World Languages and Subtests

$80

How do I register for the WEST-E?

To register online, go to www.west.nesinc.com.
There are now two types of tests: paper-based and computer-based.

For each paper-based test administration session, candidates may register to take:

1, 2, or 3 WEST-B subtests, or

1 or 2 WEST-E tests, or

1 WEST-E test and 1 or 2 subtests, or

Up to 4 subtests (Elementary Education and Middle School Humanities are 2 subtests each),

or a specific combination of WEST-E and WEST-B. Refer to the registration site for eligible combinations.

Computer-based tests are available several days each month. Registration is a three-step process that can take up to a week to complete.

How much time will I have to take my test(s)?

For paper-based testing, test takers reports to the test location at 8 a.m. You will have until 1:30 p.m. to take the tests for which you are registered.

For computer-based testing, each test or subtest(s) is allotted a specific time.

Computer-Based Subtests

Testing Time

Computer-Based Tests

Testing Time

Elementary Education Subtest 1

75 minutes

English Language Arts

150 minutes

Elementary Education Subtest 2

75 minutes

Health & Fitness

150 minutes

Elementary Education Subtest 1 & 2

150 minutes

Mathematics

240 minutes

Social Studies

150 minutes

Where are the test locations for the WEST-E?

When registering for paper-based testing, select test area 806 for the Spokane area. When you receive your registration confirmation, Pearson will provide the location of the test. When preparing to register for computer-based testing, before registering, check www.pearsonvue.com/west and choose “Seat Availability” on the right.

How will Whitworth receive my scores?

On the designated Score Report Date for each test date, a list is available to Whitworth with the scores of all test takers who requested that their scores be reported to Whitworth. We do not receive individual score reports. Go to www.west.nesinc.com for test dates and score report dates. To insure that Whitworth receives your scores, use the Whitworth recipient code 253.

Are Study Guides available for the WEST-E?

Study guides are available on the WEST website. Choose the "Prepare" link at the top of the page. On this page you will find a variety of test preparation help from sample questions to a test preparation video. For those taking computer based tests, the CBT tutorial can save testing time.