City Tests
These are optional tests that families can request for entrance into programs or schools that offer specialized instruction and enrichment opportunities.
Test |
Date |
| Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) | November 8, 2023 |
Testing Dates
Exam Calendar
State Tests
These tests are required by NY State Education Department, including those that may be used to meet graduation requirements.
Test |
Date |
| New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners (NYSITELL) | Schools must administer the NYSITELL as part of the formal ELL identification process within 10 school days from a student's first day of enrollment (20 school days if a student has an IEP). |
| New York State Regents |
January 23—26, 2024 June 4, June 14 - 25, 2024 August 19-20, 2024 |
| New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) | March 11 - June 7, 2024 |
| New York State Grades 3–8 English Language Arts (ELA) Main Administration |
Paper-Based Testing (PBT): April 11-12, 2024 Computer-based Testing (CBT): April 11-19, 2024 |
| New York State Grades 3–8 English Language Arts (ELA) - Make Up Administration |
Paper-Based Testing (PBT): April 15-17, 2024 |
| New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSELAT) |
April 15 – May 24, 2024 (Speaking) May 13-24, 2024 (Reading, Writing, Listening) |
| New York State Grades 3–8 Math Main Administration |
Paper-Based Testing (PBT): May 7-8, 2024 Computer-based Testing (CBT): May 7-17, 2024 |
| New York State Grades 3–8 Math - Make Up Administration |
Paper-Based Testing (PBT): May 9-14, 2024 |
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New York State Grades 5 & 8 Science |
Computer-based Testing (CBT): May 15-17, 2024 |
Gifted & Talented (G&T)
Gifted & Talented programs offer accelerated instruction to eligible elementary school students in New York City.
For Children Interested in Kindergarten G&T Programs in Fall 2024
Families whose children are applying for kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year can express interest in G&T programs through submitting a kindergarten application. The Kindergarten application opens December 5, 2023 and closes January 19, 2024. All children born in 2019 are eligible to apply.