California Tests

Welcome to the California tests page, with resources on tests and testing services in California in such areas as academic tests, professional licensing exams and driving tests.

 Academic Tests

 California High School Exit Examination (CASHEE)- All high school students must pass the CASHEE in order to graduate. The test measures students' abilities in math, reading and writing. The English section has 79 multiple choice questions and an essay, while the mathematics test contains 92 questions, all of which are multiple-choice.

California High School Proficiency Exam - CHSPE - The CHSPE is an exam given to California's high school students who wish to leave high school before their scheduled graduation date. The exam may be given to students who wish to get the equivalent of a high school diploma or who want to quickly move on to college.

Professional Tests

California Massage Therapist Exams and Certification - Find information on what is required to become a certified massage therapist in California.

California Plumbing Exams and Licensure - Find information on licensing and testing requirements to become a plumber in California.

California Real Estate Agents Tests - Real estate agents must pass an examination to be licensed in California. The exam covers numerous aspects of the business, including laws, financing, contracts and regulation. The test for salesperson has 150 questions, while the test for broker has 200 questions. A score of 70% or higher is required to pass.

California Barbers and Cosmetologists Tests - All barbers, cosmetologists, manicurists, electrologists and estheticians must pass a written exam in order to receive a license from the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. The fee for the exam varies from $110 to $125. 

California Contractor Tests - California requires contractors to be licensed, and a two part exam process is required. The first exam applicants must pass is a Law and Business exam that covers general construction related topics. The second test they must pass is a C-61 Limited Specialty Classification, which will cover their specific field.

California Registered Nurse Testing - All nurses in the state of California must pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RX) before they can obtain their first license. They must also pass a background check and submit transcripts from their academic intuitions. The test is not required for license renewals.

California Basic Education Skills Test - CBEST - Teachers are required to take the CBEST to get licensed to teach in the state of California.  The CBEST is taken in addition to the Praxis exam. 
 
California Subject Exam for Teachers - CSET - Teachers in California, who wish to get licensed to teach, must take the CSET to qualify to teach specific or multiple subjects. This test is taken in addition to the CBEST.

Driver's Tests

California Driving Tests - New drivers must pass a vision test and a multiple choice written test in order to obtain a learner's permit. A road test is required for drivers to obtain a full license, unless they have a valid out-of-state license, in which case the road test is waived.