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CSET Spanish: subtests for the credential and the Bilingual Authorization

Which CSET Spanish subtests you take depends on what you want. For the Single Subject credential in Spanish, you need Subtests I, II and III. For a Bilingual Authorization in Spanish, you need Subtest III, World Languages Subtest IV and Spanish Subtest V. Each subtest is $99, and 220 passes.

Five subtests and where you can take them

SubtestQuestionsTimeOnline?
Spanish I (145)40 multiple choice, 3 written1 hour 45 minutesYes
Spanish II (146)40 multiple choice, 1 written1 hour 30 minutesYes
Spanish III (147)30 multiple choice, 6 constructed responses2 hours 15 minutesNo, test center only
World Languages IV (250)50 multiple choice1 hour 15 minutesYes
Spanish V (258)50 multiple choice1 hour 15 minutesYes

You book one subtest per session. Subtest III needs a headset, and Subtests I to III have typed answers with accented characters, which you enter with an on-screen character selector.

When can you take CSET Spanish?

  • Subtests I and II: select 4-week windows at test centers, and select one-week windows online
  • Subtest III: testing windows that vary by test center
  • Subtests IV and V: all year at test centers, Monday to Saturday, and a one-week online window each month

Results and practice

Release dates are listed separately for Subtests I to III and for IV and V, and for online testing. Pearson’s preparation page has the test structure and practice materials for each subtest.

Sources: CTC Exams and 2 more. Checked October 2026.

Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.