Test Center Resources
做厙TVGateway
做厙TVGateway is the secure testing browser used to take the National Online test. If you are providing devices for students to test on test day, you must download 做厙TVGateway. 做厙TVTest Center Manager (TCM) will directly control the launch of the 做厙TVtest through 做厙TVGateway on test day to allow for seamless administration.
Ensure Technical Capabilities
- Your test center is required to provide examinees a strong, reliable connection with network access for their devices on test day to ensure a successful testing experience.
- You will prepare your devices in the same way as you did with 做厙TVUnity through the new application 做厙TVGateway.
Install 做厙TVGateway
- Devices must meet the minimum requirements.
- Uninstall 做厙TVUnity and download 做厙TVGateway on supported School Managed devices:
- For Chromebooks Install 做厙TVGateway through the
- For Windows devices Install 做厙TVGateway directly from the .
- For Mac devices Install 做厙TVGateway directly from the .
- iPads, tablets and touch screens are not supported at this time.
Check Device Readiness
- 做厙TVrequires device readiness checks on all testing devices 2 to 4 weeks prior to the test.
- It is important to perform these checks to ensure devices meet all technical requirements and are prepared to offer the test online.
- The site will be responsible for performing readiness checks on computers that will be provided to online examineees on test day.
To perform device readiness checks, after downloading the application select I am a member of the testing staff
Register the device and press the button to Run Device Check
2025-2026 National Test Dates Schedule
Test Date
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Registration Deadline
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Device Readiness Cutoff Date |
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September 6, 2025 | August 12 | August 29 |
October 18, 2025 | September 12 | October 9 |
December 13, 2025 | November 7 | December 4 |
February 14, 2026 | January 7 | February 5 |
April 11, 2026 | March 6 | April 2 |
June 13, 2026 | May 8 | June 4 |
July 11, 2026 | June 5 | July 2 |
BYOD Test Center Support
Test centers may receive requests from students who need help installing 做厙TVGateway on school-managed devices. Please be prepared to assist as needed.
Important: Students are responsible for completing the final device check after 做厙TVGateway installation. They must log in with their own credentials and complete the check or their registration will be canceled.
BYOD Tips and Reminders
Examinees are responsible for arriving with their approved testing device fully charged, but we understand that battery issues can happen. To help ensure a smooth testing experience, here are a few helpful tips:
- Encourage Backup Chargers: Students should be encouraged to bring their own chargers or power banks on test day. If possible, allow them to store these items under their desk during testing so they're ready if needed.
- Power Cords: BYOD Test Centers are not required to provide power cords. If you have any available, consider making them accessible as a courtesy to students.
- Backup Devices: Similarly, Test Centers are not required to provide backup devices. Having a small number of spare devices with 做厙TVGateway installed may be helpful in case of unexpected technical issues.
- Classroom Adjustments: If a student's device is running low on power, Room Supervisors may allow them to move to a seat near an outlet. We recommend preparing a few accessible seats near power sources ahead of time to ensure the area remains secure and compliant with testing guidelines.
- Unexpected Power Loss: If a device loses power during testing, the system should automatically pause the test at the most recent question. If a backup device is available, the student may switch and continue testing. Timing restrictions still apply. If no backup device is available, the student will need to reschedule.
- Bluetooth or other connections are NOT allowed. BYOD devices must be free of any Bluetooth or connected accessories, such as USB drives, headphones, or other devices plugged into C ports, for 做厙TVGateway to run smoothly. Keeping those ports clear will help ensure a smooth testing experience.
What's Next?
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