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Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE)

Questions About the FELE?

Call (413) 256-2893 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Mon.–Sat. To speak to a customer service representative, press option 9. Customer service is our top priority!

Examination Information

Candidates seeking certification in Educational Leadership in the state of Florida are required by Florida State Board of Education Rule 6A-4.00821, FAC, to take this examination.

The examination covers the eight areas of the Florida Educational Leadership Core Curriculum listed in the rule. The eight areas are divided into three subtests:

  • Subtest 1 - School Management: Leadership, Management, Personnel
  • Subtest 2 - Communications
  • Subtest 3 - School Operations: Curriculum, Finance, Law, Technology

Each subtest consists of multiple-choice questions. Subtest 2 also contains an essay designed to determine proficiency in written communication. The essay is scored holistically by trained experts.

Please visit Florida State University's Certification Examinations for Florida Educators Web site for information pertaining to score verification dates, locations, and instructions for attending a score verification session.

New FELE Examination

Please visit the new FELE Examination information page where you can link to the Commissioner’s notice of changes to the FELE, the structure of the new FELE examination, the current and new competencies and skills, and the current and new references. The new FELE will be available via paper-pencil testing in January 2009. Starting in May 2009, the new FELE will be available via computer-based testing.

We Want to Hear From You!

Testing services, including Test Administrations for the FELE, are provided by National Evaluation Systems, Inc.

Please take a few minutes to fill out our online survey regarding services you have received. The information you provide will be analyzed by Program Managers at the Florida Department of Education and used for improving the FELE testing system.

FELE Contact Information

To obtain information for FELE exams, call (413) 256-2893 and select option 9 to speak to a customer service representative or visit www.fl.nesinc.com.

FELE Scoring Opportunities!

For information about participating in FELE scoring sessions, including qualifications for becoming a FELE rater, go to www.ftce-felescoring.nesinc.com.