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FTCE Subject Area ( SAE)  \nPedagogy and content based. Tests your proficiency in your subject area, both in content knowledge and methods of teaching your subject area. The SAE may be waived if you have a master’s degree in the same area as your certification.  \nPlease ensure your master’s transcripts are on file with the FLDOE.  \n2 . FTCE General Knowledge ( GK)  \nNon-pedagogy based. A test of writing, reading, English, and math skills. The GK may be waived if you have a master’s degree from an accredited institution, show approved FLDOE scores in the GRE exam taken after 7/1/2015 or SAT, ACT, and CLT tests taken after 3/1/2016 . Please contact the advising team for any questions about the GK waiver.  \n3 . FTCE Professional Education ( PEd)  \nPedagogy-based. Tests your mastery of educational pedagogy and classroom  \nskills. The PEd can be waived if candidates are teaching in Florida and received a Highly Effective Rating on their most recent teacher evaluation.  \nImportant Resources and FAQS  \n\n| FTCE EXAM WEBSITE | [fl.nesinc.com/](fl.nesinc.com/) |\n| --- | --- |\n| COMPETENCY AND SKILLS GUIDE | [www.fl.nesinc.com/FL_prepBlueprints.asp](www.fl.nesinc.com/FL_prepBlueprints.asp) |\n| PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS | The Bureau of Postsecondary Assessment has recently expanded FLDOE initiatives to assist FTCE candidates preparing to take the most frequent exams. The Department has publicly released over 500 items from the exams for use in exam preparation.\u003Cbr>Find Them Here: [fl.nesinc.com/resources.asp](fl.nesinc.com/resources.asp) |\n| WHERE CAN I TAKE MY EXAMS? | Most exams can be taken at Pearson Testing Centers across the U.S. and on many U.S. Military Bases overseas if you have base access.\u003Cbr>If you are living outside of the U.S. and do not have access/authorization onto a U.S. Military Base that administers the exams, you will need to travel to the U.S. to take your exams.\u003Cbr>French, German and Spanish FTCE Subject Area exams are only offered at select locations.\u003Cbr>Locate a Testing Center: [fl.nesinc.com/fl_testdates.asp](fl.nesinc.com/fl_testdates.asp) |\n| WHEN SHOULD I TAKE MY EXAMS? | The goal is to complete all components of the program, including the exams, within 12 months from the start date of the program. 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