National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)
Formed in 1987, the National Board’s mission is to advance the quality of teaching and learning by:
- developing professional standards for accomplished teaching,
- creating a voluntary system to certify teachers who meet those standards, and
- integrating certified teachers into educational reform efforts.
NBPTS has engaged Pearson VUE to deliver the online assessment of National Board Certification at locations across the United States.
NBPTS is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan and nongovernmental organization. Please visit www.nbpts.org for complete information about NBPTS and the National Board Certification process.
NBPTS 2013 Candidates: Scheduling and Testing Information
You can schedule, cancel, and reschedule assessment center appointments beginning March 1, 2013.
You can take your Assessment Center exercises at the Pearson Professional Centers from March 1 through June 15, 2013.
After you schedule your test, Pearson VUE will send a confirmation letter listing your test date, your testing time, the address and phone number of the test center, and directions to the test center.
Test Centers
Locate a test center near you that will deliver NBPTS certification.