ACCESS/MCAS Testing Schedule for School Year 2025-2026 (updated July 7, 2025)
November 2025 MCAS ELA and Mathematics Retests
November 5 and 6: ELA Sessions 1 and 2
November 12 and 13: Mathematics Sessions 1 and 2
2026 ACCESS for ELLs
Testing Window: January 7 through February 13
SHS Testing Days: January 13, 14 and 15
February 2026 MCAS Science Tests
February 3 and 4: Biology Sessions 1 and 2
February 3 and 4: Introductory Physics Sessions 1 and 2
March 2026 MCAS ELA and Mathematics Retest
March 3 and 4: ELA Sessions 1 and 2
March 5 and 6: Mathematics Sessions 1 and 2
Spring 2026 MCAS Grade 10 ELA and Mathematics Tests
March 26 and 27: ELA Sessions 1 and 2
May 19 and 20: Mathematics Sessions 1 and 2
Spring 2026 MCAS High School Science Tests
June 2 and 3: Biology Sessions 1 and 2
June 2 and 3: Introductory Physics Sessions 1 and 2
* New for 2025–26, high school tests will be conducted within allowable windows, and DESE is providing recommended dates instead of prescribed dates.
For more information, please visit the DESE website.