OAE Educational Leadership (015)

It is a computer-based or online-proctored test with 70 multiple-choice questions, 3 constructed-response assignments, and 1 case study written assignment. No reference materials are provided. The multiple-choice section comes first, and in an online-proctored appointment you cannot return to it once the written section begins.

At a test center, the appointment is 4 hours total, including 15 minutes for the tutorial and nondisclosure agreement, leaving 3 hours 45 minutes of testing time. Online-proctored appointments run 4 hours 15 minutes: 1 hour 45 minutes for multiple choice, a 15-minute optional break, and 2 hours for the written assignments.

The passing score is 220. Score reports are released on posted dates rather than immediately, so plan for a waiting period before you know your result. Test center candidates receive a receipt of completion at the end of their appointment; online-proctored candidates do not.

The assessment fee is $109. Review the program's fee and payment information before registering, since payment policies and any additional service fees are set by the program and can change. Registration is completed online through the OAE website.

Yes. Online proctoring is available for this assessment, and you may test remotely, including from home. Online-proctored appointments are offered during one-week testing windows each month. You must review the system and testing environment requirements before your appointment to avoid cancellation or an invalidated score.

Difficulty is subjective, but the written portion is where most candidates lose points. Three constructed responses plus a case study require you to apply leadership concepts to realistic school scenarios in clear, organized prose. Candidates who only drill multiple-choice content and never practice timed writing often underperform relative to their knowledge.

Start with the official assessment framework to map the domains and objectives, then work through the study guide and a full-length practice test to find weak areas. Build a writing routine next: outline responses, practice citing evidence from a scenario, and time yourself against the 2-hour written block.

Frequent problems include ignoring the case study's specific constraints, writing general philosophy instead of decisions tied to the scenario, poor time allocation that leaves a response unfinished, and skipping the tutorial so the interface costs time. Also confirm you are preparing for the right version of the test before registering.

Yes. Educational Leadership (015) is undergoing redevelopment and is scheduled to be retired in fall 2027. The revised Educational Leadership (115) assessment is expected to be available in fall 2027. Check with your educator preparation program and the state licensure office about which version you must take.

Test center appointments are available year round by appointment, first come, first served, at sites across Ohio and nationwide. Online-proctored appointments are booked within monthly testing windows. Seats and windows vary, so register early if you have a licensure deadline.