Oklahoma Teaching Certificate

Oklahoma Teaching Certificate – Testing

If you want to get an Oklahoma teaching certificate, you will need to take tests in the following areas:

  • general education
  • subject area knowledge
  • principles of basic professional education



Oklahoma Teaching Certificate – CEOE

In order to apply for a Oklahoma teaching certificate, you will need to take the Certification Examinations for Oklahoma Educators (CEOE).

The CEOE examinations include:

  • Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET)
  • Oklahoma Professional Teaching Examination (OPTE)
  • Oklahoma Subject Area Tests (OSAT)

The purpose of the CEOE tests is to check that you have the necessary knowledge and skills to be a teacher in the Oklahoma school system.

Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET):

The OGET assesses general education knowledge and skills, such as critical thinking, communication, and mathematical calculation.

The OGET test contains 100 multiple-choice questions and one writing assignment.

OGET test skills are based on state core general education knowledge and skills.

Oklahoma Professional Teaching Examination (OPTE):

You will need to take the OPTE if you are applying for your first Oklahoma teaching certificate.

The OPTE includes 75 multiple-choice questions and three written tasks.

OPTE test skills are based on the Oklahoma General Competencies for Teacher Licensure and Certification.

Oklahoma Subject Area Tests (OSAT):

The OSAT is a subject-area knowledge test.

OSATs normally contain 80 multiple-choice questions and a written task.

OSAT test skills are based on the Oklahoma Subject-Matter Competencies and national standards for subject-area knowledge.

All skill areas are reviewed by committees of Oklahoma educators.


For further information on the Certification Examinations for Oklahoma Educators, please visit the official Pearson Inc website by clicking on the link below:

Certification Examinations for Oklahoma Educators

Oklahoma Teaching Certificate – Further Information

The Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation (OCTP) has developed the Oklahoma teacher certification evaluation system.

Pearson Inc develops and administers exams on behalf of the OCTP, which they have trademarked as the Certification Examinations for Oklahoma Educators (CEOE).

NOTE:  This webpage is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation, Pearson Inc, or any official examination body.