Illinois Basic Skills Test Computer-Based Testing (CBT)
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) contracted with the Evaluation Systems group of Pearson for the development, administration, and scoring of the Basic Skills test. The Basic Skills test is designed to assess a candidate’s knowledge of fundamental skills in reading comprehension, language arts, mathematics, and writing. The Basic Skills test is one component of the testing requirements for educator candidates that are included in the Illinois Certification Testing System (ICTS).
Test Registration & Scheduling Information
Registration
You must complete test registration through the ICTS website and receive your Authorization to Test to be able to schedule a test.
Scheduling
You may schedule your test online 7 days per week, 24 hours per day. First-time test takers must create a Pearson VUE web account. Please note that account setup may require up to 24 hours. You will be notified by email when your account is activated. When creating your account and scheduling your test, be sure to have your Authorization to Test available because you will be asked to provide information from this document. Appointments must be made at least three business days in advance.
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.
