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Minnesota Teacher Licensure Examinations (MTLE)

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Quick Facts

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Updated January 2026
Your Study Path

MTLE Professional License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to maximize your chances of passing on the first try

1

Start With Basic SkillsYou are here

Build reading, writing, and math skills — the basic-skills tests are typically taken first in the licensure sequence.

18
hours
2

Focus on Content-Area Knowledge

Drill deeply into your specific licensure field using the official MTLE content framework.

25
hours
3

Prepare for Pedagogy

Study student development, instructional methods, assessment, and classroom management.

12
hours
4

Run Timed Practice

Simulate exam pacing with mixed basic-skills and content questions.

10
hours
Estimated total study time
65 hours
That's about 7 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the MTLE Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
No standalone MTLE age requirement
Education
Bachelor's degree required for licensure; enrollment in an approved program for initial testing eligibility
Additional Requirements
  • Minnesota requires basic skills tests, a pedagogy test, and content-area tests for teacher licensure
  • Basic skills can be met through MTLE, ACT, SAT, or GRE qualifying scores
  • Background check required for Minnesota licensure
  • PELSB sets passing scores for all MTLE assessments

MTLE Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

6-10 weeks for basic skills plus one content/pedagogy test

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson

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Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$90-$129 per test
Total Estimated Cost$270-$390 for basic skills + pedagogy + one content test
Why Choose Us

Free MTLE Prep That Actually Works

The official pass rate is Not publicly reported statewide. Our students do better.

200 Practice Questions

Covers basic skills, pedagogy, and content-area knowledge for Minnesota licensure.

Updated for 2026

Reflects current PELSB requirements and MTLE test structure.

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What You'll Study

3 chapters covering everything you need to pass

MTLE-Specific Topics Covered

Minnesota requires basic skills, pedagogy, and content tests for teacher licensureBasic skills requirement can be met through MTLE or qualifying ACT/SAT/GRE scoresPELSB sets all passing score requirementsContent tests available for many licensure fieldsPedagogy tests cover elementary or secondary teaching settings
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MTLE Exam Details

Minnesota Teacher Licensure Examinations (MTLE)

Administered by Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) / Pearson

Official Source
Varies by test; set by PELSB for each assessment
Passing Score
Varies
Questions
Varies
Hours
$90-$129 per test depending on the assessment
Exam Fee
Study time: 40-80 hours depending on the specific assessment
Prerequisites: Enrollment in or completion of a Minnesota-approved teacher preparation program

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) / Pearson content outline

Basic Skills — Reading~33% of basic skills

Comprehension, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of written texts.

Basic Skills — Writing~33% of basic skills

Grammar, usage, sentence structure, organization, and constructed-response writing.

Basic Skills — Mathematics~33% of basic skills

Number sense, algebra, geometry, data analysis, and quantitative reasoning.

Pedagogy TestsVaries

Teaching methods, student development, assessment, differentiation, and classroom management for elementary or secondary settings.

Content TestsVaries by subject

Subject-specific content knowledge aligned to Minnesota academic standards for the candidate's licensure field.

What's Included

3 Chapters

Complete exam coverage

Practice Quizzes

With detailed explanations

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