Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE) 4.0 (084)

The Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE) consists of four subtests:

  • Subtest 1: Foundational Policies & Practices of School Leadership
  • Subtest 2: Leadership Practices for Student Learning
  • Subtest 3: Leadership Development
  • Subtest 4: Leadership Communication

Each subtest is separately timed and any unused time on one subtest cannot be used toward the other subtest. Once you complete a subtest and proceed to the next subtest, you cannot return to any previous subtest.

For more information about the history and development of the FELE, see "About the FTCE/FELE: Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE)."

Registration Information

You may register to take any combination of subtests in one test session. You will be required to pass all four subtests in order to pass the FELE.

Format Computer-based test (CBT);
Subtest 1: approximately 50 multiple-choice questions
Subtest 2: approximately 50 multiple-choice questions
Subtest 3: 1 written performance assessment
Subtest 4: 1 written performance assessment
Testing Time Subtest 1: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Subtest 2: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Subtest 3: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Subtest 4: 1 hour
Your total appointment time will be longer than the testing time shown above. See Your Test Appointment for more information.
If you take 3 or more subtests in a single session, you will receive a 15-minute break after the second subtest. Review the break policy Link opens pop-up window for more information.
Test Dates By appointment, year round. You will schedule your test during registration, based on available dates.
Test Sites CBT sites are located throughout Florida and nationwide. Locate a test center Link opens in a new window.
Passing Score Subtest 1: A scaled score of at least 200
Subtest 2: A scaled score of at least 200
Subtest 3 (written performance): At least 4 out of 8 points
Subtest 4 (written performance): At least 5 out of 8 points
Examinees must pass all four subtests to pass this test.

Notes:
The total score for written performance assessments ranges from 2–8 score points: Two scorers for each response scoring on a rubric scale ranging from 1–4.

FELE 4.0 passing scores were set based on linking of operational results from early 2026 to historical passing outcomes for FELE 3.0. These passing scores are effective for examinees taking the test during a transitional period for FELE 4.0.
Reference Materials Provided for This Test None
Test Fee $53.75 (one subtest)
$107.50 (two subtests)
$161.25 (three subtests)
$215 (four subtests)
Score Reporting On-site score reports for the multiple-choice-only subtests/sections are typically provided immediately after testing. However, on-site reporting may not be available for tests being redeveloped or revised. See On-site Reporting Link opens pop-up window for current information.
All official score reports are released within 4 weeks of testing. Review information about score report dates Link opens pop-up window.
Testing Policies When you register, you must agree to abide by all testing rules and policies.
Please read them now.
Resources View the content resource materials available for this test.

Tests may include test questions that are being evaluated for future administrations and that do not affect an examinee's score.