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Key Facts: IL Cosmetology Teacher Exam
75%
Passing Score
IDFPR
1,000 hrs
Teacher Training
68 IAC 1175
55
Questions (50 scored)
CTS/PSI candidate guide
$112
Exam Fee
CTS
225 ILCS 410
Governing Act
Illinois Compiled Statutes
2 years
License Validity
IDFPR renewal cycle
The IL Cosmetology Teacher exam is given by Continental Testing Services for IDFPR at PSI test centers, costs $112, and requires a score of 75 or higher. Candidates need 1,000 hours of teacher training (or 500 hours plus 2 years of licensed practice) and a current IL cosmetology license. The 55-question, 90-minute test (50 scored) weights Teaching Methods 30%, Learning and Communication 24%, Learner Evaluation and Assessment 20%, Classroom Management 16%, and Curriculum and Lesson Plans 10%.
Sample IL Cosmetology Teacher Practice Questions
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1According to Bloom's revised taxonomy, which level of the cognitive domain requires a student to break a haircut design into its component sections to determine how each contributes to the overall shape?
2Which of Bloom's three learning domains is most directly addressed when a cosmetology student practices a hands-on haircut on a mannequin?
3A well-written lesson objective should be:
4Which step of the four-step demonstration method follows the 'Tell' step?
5When an instructor uses a hair-coloring chart and pre-mixed swatches during a lecture, this is best described as:
6Which questioning strategy best promotes higher-order thinking in a cosmetology classroom?
7A lesson plan typically includes objectives, materials, procedure, and:
8An 'anticipatory set' at the start of a lesson is designed primarily to:
9Which Bloom's verb is most appropriate for a Level 6 (Create) cognitive objective?
10Guided practice differs from independent practice in that guided practice:
About the IL Cosmetology Teacher Exam
The Illinois Cosmetology Teacher License Exam is the written test required by IDFPR under 225 ILCS 410 and 68 IL Admin Code 1175 to become a licensed cosmetology instructor in Illinois. Candidates must hold a current IL cosmetology license and complete 1,000 hours of teacher training (or have two years of licensed practice plus 500 hours of teacher preparation). Effective October 1, 2026, the exam has 55 multiple-choice questions (50 scored, 5 unscored pretest) in 90 minutes, covering learning and communication, curriculum and lesson plans, teaching methods, learner evaluation and assessment, and classroom management.
Exam sponsor: Continental Testing Services (CTS) for IDFPR; delivered at PSI test centers. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
55 questions
Time Limit
1.5 hours (90 minutes)
Passing Score
75 or higher
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Teaching Methods
15 items: learning environments, engagement and motivation, learning management systems, distance learning, and educational technology
Learning and Communication
12 items: learning theories, learner abilities and learning styles, multiple intelligences, verbal and nonverbal communication, visual media, and accommodations
Learner Evaluation and Assessment Methods
10 items: assessments tied to learning objectives, formative and summative assessment, rubrics, feedback, advisement, and grading principles
Classroom Management
8 items: educational records, educator professionalism, classroom design, learner behavior, mental health resources, and classroom safety, hazards, and laws
Curriculum and Lesson Plans
5 items: curriculum design principles and lesson plan design principles
Preparing for the IL Cosmetology Teacher Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75 or higher
- Exam length: 55 questions
- Time limit: 1.5 hours (90 minutes)
- Exam / certification fees: $112 Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours of teacher training are required in Illinois?
Illinois requires 1,000 hours of teacher training in an IDFPR-approved program. Alternatively, applicants with two years of licensed cosmetology practice may qualify with 500 hours of teacher preparation per 68 IL Admin Code 1175.
What is the passing score for the IL Cosmetology Teacher exam?
You need a score of 75 or higher on the cosmetology teacher theory exam, which Continental Testing Services administers at PSI test centers. The CTS exam fee is $112.
Which Illinois law governs cosmetology teacher licensure?
Licensure is governed by the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act (225 ILCS 410) and its administrative rules in 68 IL Admin Code 1175. Section 4-7 lists the grounds for refusal, suspension, revocation, and other discipline.