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NES Principal Subtest II (812): Registration
Exam facts
- Exam
- NES Principal Subtest II (812)
- State / jurisdiction
- Multiple States
- Credential area
- School principal
- Questions
- 50 selected-response questions; 2 written performance assignments
- Testing time
- 225 minutes (3 hours 45 minutes)
- Appointment time
- 240 minutes (4 hours)
- Passing score
- 240
- Scoring
- National benchmark score. Your state may set a different passing score.
Register for NES Principal Subtest II (812)
Confirm the exact assessment
Check your preparation program or licensing authority for the required exam, and look for NES 812 when you register. This exam is used in more than one state, and each state sets its own requirements and passing standard. Confirm that this exam matches your credential pathway before paying.
Check the fee and what the registration includes
Check the current fee on the publisher registration page. Review any additional fees before completing payment.
Choose an appointment
Plan for 225 minutes (3 hours 45 minutes) of testing. The published appointment length is 240 minutes (4 hours). Testing center and online options, where offered, are listed on the registration page.
Check identification, accommodations and score reporting
Review the identification, accommodations and rescheduling policies before booking. Confirm when scores are released and which institutions receive them, and compare that date with your program deadline. The NES Principal Subtest II (812) exam and scoring information explains what to look for in a score report.
Check the exam or component you need
Similar names can refer to different exam codes, credentials or components. Confirm the code your program requires before choosing a study plan or paying a registration fee.
Publisher sources
Checked November 7, 2026. Content areas and weights come from the exam framework; administrative details come from the publisher test pages.
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