The Foundations of Reading (FoRT) (190/890) Test is an exam used to measure a candidate's understanding of reading and writing development and their ability to teach reading in the classroom.
The written exam covers 4 domains: Foundations of Reading Development, Development of Reading Comprehension, Reading Assessment and Instruction, and Integration of Knowledge and Understanding.
The FoRT exam is currently available year-round by appointment in computer-based format at testing centers nationwide. The exam may also be taken remotely via online proctoring.
2026 Foundations of Reading Testing Costs*
Below is an overview of the 2026 Foundations of Reading testing fees for computer-based testing or online proctoring.
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Service |
Fees |
|
Registration for Foundations of Reading |
$139.00 |
2026 Foundations of Reading Test Dates*
Computer-based testing for the Foundations of Reading exam is available year-round based on the availability of the testing location.
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FoRT Test-by Date - Computer-Based |
Results Release Date |
| 5/24/26 |
6/12/26 |
| 6/7/26 |
6/26/26 |
| 6/21/26 |
7/10/26 |
| 7/5/26 |
7/24/26 |
| 7/19/26 |
8/7/26 |
| 8/2/26 |
8/21/26 |
| 8/16/26 |
9/4/26 |
| 8/30/26 |
9/18/26 |
| 9/13/26 |
10/2/26 |
| 9/27/26 |
10/16/26 |
| 10/11/26 |
10/30/26 |
| 10/25/26 |
11/13/26 |
| 11/8/26 |
11/30/26 |
| 11/22/26 |
12/11/26 |
| 12/6/26 |
12/28/26 |
| 12/20/26 |
1/8/27 |
| 1/3/27 |
1/22/27 |
| 1/17/27 |
2/5/27 |
| 1/31/27 |
2/19/27 |
| 2/14/27 |
3/5/27 |
| 2/28/27 |
3/19/27 |
| 3/14/27 |
4/2/27 |
| 3/28/27 |
4/16/27 |
| 4/11/27 |
4/30/27 |
| 4/25/27 |
5/14/27 |
| 5/9/27 |
5/28/27 |
| 5/23/27 |
6/11/27 |
| 6/6/27 |
6/25/27 |
| 6/20/27 |
7/9/27 |
| 7/4/27 |
7/23/27 |
| 7/18/27 |
8/6/27 |
| 8/1/27 |
8/20/27 |
| 8/15/27 |
9/3/27 |
| 8/29/27 |
9/17/27 |
| 9/12/27 |
10/1/27 |
| 9/26/27 |
10/15/27 |
| 10/10/27 |
10/29/27 |
Online-proctored testing is available by appointment during one-week testing windows. Testing windows are listed below.
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FoRT Test Dates - Online-Proctored |
Results Release Date |
|
Week of June 1, 2026 |
June 26, 2026 |
|
Week of June 29, 2026 |
July 24, 2026 |
*This information is subject to change. All test-takers should visit the official Foundations of Reading website at https://www.nestest.com/ to confirm fees, registration, and testing requirements before enrolling.
