The Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) are required of all educators seeking PreK-12 academic licensure in Massachusetts. The MTELs are comprised of a communication and literacy skills test as well as exams for specific subject matter knowledge.

It is important to note that teacher candidates are not required to successfully pass the appropriate MTEL exams in order to graduate from the teacher education program at Boston College. However, in order to earn an initial license in Massachusetts, applicants must successfully pass the required MTELs to meet the subject matter knowledge requirement for each license sought. Candidates can register for the MTELs and access study materials through Pearson.

Please find an overview of the required MTELs by licensure area. You can register for MTELs online through Pearson Education and access MTEL preparation resources through the Boston College Libraries. You can also download a PDF version of the highlighted information through the Office of Field Placement's shared Google folder.