This page was last updated on September 9, 2025 at 7:11 PM.
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) | SHSAT School Day: November 12, 2025 SHSAT Weekend Testing: 8th Grade: November 15 & 16, 2025 9th Grade: November 22 & 23, 2025 |
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) | This test must be taken within the first 10 days of enrolling in school. |
| New York State Regents | January 20 - 23, 2026 June 9-10, 2026; June 17 - 26, 2026 August 18 - 19, 2026 |
| New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) | March 9 – June 5, 2026 |
| New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSELAT) | April 6 – May 22, 2026 (Speaking)
May 4 – 22, 2026 (Reading, Writing, Listening) |
| New York State Grades 3–8 English Language Arts (ELA) | April 14 - 24, 2026 |
| New York State Grades 3–8 Math | April 28 - May 8, 2026 |
New York State Grades 5 & 8 Science | May 12 - 15, 2026 |
National Tests for College Admissions
These are tests offered to students nationwide. New York City schools administer these tests during the school day.
| Test | Date |
|---|
| SAT/PSAT School Day | March 2 – April 30, 2026 (Juniors -SAT; Sophomores - PSAT) |
| PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test | See the College Board's website |