The New 165 Bilingual Ed Exam Is Here.
Are You Ready?
Texas merged the Bilingual Supplemental (164) and BTLPT (190) into one high-stakes exam for bilingual education certification: the brand new Bilingual Education Spanish Supplemental (165). It goes live September 1, 2026, and the study strategies are completely different. Don't study the wrong way!
Written by an expert who's tracked the 165 since the first announcement.
I'm Dorian Wesley, M.Ed. — Texas-certified bilingual educator, former assistant principal, and founder of Teacher Study Hall. Across cohorts at Willis, Angleton, Waller, and Aldine ISDs, 90% of teachers who completed my program passed their exam. I just know how to study for these exams. The 165 release is a big structural change: one exam, three subtests, and serious academic Spanish language demands. This free guide walks you through what's different, what to study, and how to build a realistic prep plan starting from your target test date.
I want more fully-certified bilingual teachers in bilingual classrooms. Let's make sure you pass THIS try.
What's inside the guide
Format Breakdown
Section-by-section comparison of the old 164/190 exams and the new 165. What changed, what didn't, and what to expect on test day.
A Realistic Study Plan
Working backward from your target test date - how many weeks you need, how to prioritize, and how to spend your study time.
Three Mistakes You Can Avoid
The prep errors I'm already seeing from candidates, plus the assumption that I guarantee will cost teachers points.
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