Passing the Pre-entrance test (TEAS) is required for all individuals who plan to apply to the Practical Nursing Program. The following information will assist you in scheduling a reservation:

• Pre-entrance testing is scheduled on most Wednesdays at 9:30am and at least one Tuesday or Thursday each month at 5:00pm. Click here for upcoming test dates.  The TEAS measures students' knowledge in Reading,  Math, Science and English and Language Usage. It is based upon the skills of a high school graduate.
• Pre-entrance test:
  • Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS version 5.0) by Assessment Technologies, Inc. 
• At this time the minimum passing scores are as follows:
  • Reading, Mathematics, Science and English and Language Usage are the four sections included in the TEAS test.  The minimum ATI Adjusted Individual Total Score must be "44.0% or greater".
•  A highly recommended Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Study Manual (5.0) and online practice assessment is available at http://www.atitesting.com. You may also purchase the study guide ($50-exact change and cash only) at Eastern's Practical Nursing Department in person Monday-Friday from 9am to 3pm.

Requirements for Pre-Entrance Testing:

• TEAS Administration Fee is $50.00 (NON-REFUNDABLE)
• Basic Computer Skills and Email Address are required
• To make a reservation On-Line, click on this link PN Testing then, click on "courses", and pay by credit card. If registering by Mail, send a $50.00 money order (NO CHECKS ACCEPTED) with the Pre-Entrance Test Registration Form to:

Eastern Center for Arts and Technology Practical Nursing
Attention: Testing
3075 Terwood Road
Willow Grove, PA 19090

• Please reserve a testing date well in advance as testing dates fill up quickly, sometimes months before the testing date. We will assign you the next available test date unless you indicate a preferred test date on the registration form. You will receive a confirmation in the mail.
• A picture ID must be presented at the time of the test.
• You may re-schedule your test date only once. You must call prior to your test to re-schedule. Failure to do so will result in another $50.00 (NON-REFUNDABLE) fee.
• An individual who receives a satisfactory score but wishes to re-test for a possible higher score may do so once prior to the Application Deadline. There is a $50.00 (NON-REFUNDABLE) fee to re-test.
• An individual who does not receive a satisfactory score may not take the test again for three (3) months. To be eligible to re-test sooner than 3 months, proof of a successfully completed remedial class must be presented to the Admissions Coordinator. Please call 215-784-4800, ext. 451 for more information. There is a $50.00 (NON-REFUNDABLE) fee to re-test.