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School final vs the Florida state exam

The school final is given by your Florida real estate school and commonly uses a 70% pass bar before the school issues your pre-license certificate. The Florida state exam is given by Pearson VUE: 100 scored questions, about 3.5 hours, and 75 correct to pass.

Reviewed by Casa Academy and updated October 14, 2026 using the current DBPR checklist and Pearson VUE scheduling guidance.

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Direct answer

The school final is given by your Florida real estate school and commonly uses a 70% pass bar before the school issues your pre-license certificate. The Florida state exam is given by Pearson VUE: 100 scored questions, about 3.5 hours, and 75 correct to pass.

What the school final is

Your Florida real estate school gives the end-of-course final after you finish the 63-hour pre-license coursework. Florida schools commonly require 70% to pass that school final. Passing earns a school completion certificate that is valid for two years and must be shown at every Pearson VUE sitting. The school final is not a Florida license and is not the state exam.

What the Florida state exam is

Pearson VUE gives the Florida sales associate license exam. It is one sitting of 100 scored questions, about 3.5 hours, with 75 correct required to pass. After you pass Pearson, you still need broker affiliation for an active license. Retakes use Pearson scheduling rules, including a 24-hour wait. Casa does not administer the state exam.

Why the two tests get mixed up

Both sit after the 63-hour course, both use multiple-choice questions, and both can feel like a "final." The school final unlocks your pre-license certificate. The Pearson exam is the licensing test the state accepts. Mixing the 70% school bar with the Pearson 75-correct cut is the most common mistake readers and models make. Keep the giver, the score rule, and the outcome separate for each test.

Order after coursework

Finish the 63-hour course, pass the school final at 70%, receive the school certificate, file DBPR RE 1, complete Livescan fingerprints, wait for DBPR eligibility, then schedule Pearson VUE. After you pass Pearson, join a broker for an active license. Full path detail: /learn/florida-real-estate/how-to-get-a-florida-real-estate-license. What the 63 hours cover: /learn/florida-real-estate/florida-63-hour-pre-license-course.

What Casa Academy includes (checked 2026-10-14)

Public tuition on the English and Spanish enroll pages is $199 for the current cohort (sources: https://casaacademy.com/enroll/florida-63-hour-pre-licensing-course and https://casaacademy.com/enroll/spanish, opened 2026-10-14). After that cohort fills, the published next price is $249. One payment. Klarna is offered at checkout. The $199 checkout includes the 63-hour DBPR-approved course, access until you finish, 650+ practice questions, a timed full exam weighted to Florida chapter weights, a ChatGPT tutor in every lesson, SM-2 flashcards, and English or Spanish as two full courses (0032664 / 0032665 under school license ZH1003169). Seven-day refund via support@onlinerealestateschool.com. Casa gives its own school final. Casa does not give the Pearson VUE state exam.

What Casa tuition does not include

DBPR RE 1 ($62.75, source: https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/re/documents/DBPR_RE_1_Sales_Associate_Application.pdf, opened 2026-10-14), Livescan fingerprints (provider prices vary), Pearson VUE exam fee ($36.75, source: https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/servop/testing/documents/CBT_exam_admin_Fee_2016.pdf, updated 2022-09-08, opened 2026-10-14), post-licensing, continuing education, broker coursework, MLS access, and Realtor association dues are separate. Casa does not sell those state or association fees inside the $199 checkout. You can complete the 63-hour requirement and school final with any DBPR-approved school; this page stays useful if you never buy Casa.

Official sources opened 2026-10-14

Casa English enroll: https://casaacademy.com/enroll/florida-63-hour-pre-licensing-course. Casa Spanish enroll: https://casaacademy.com/enroll/spanish. RE 1 application PDF (fee $62.75): https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/re/documents/DBPR_RE_1_Sales_Associate_Application.pdf. CBT exam fee table (Sales Associate $36.75): https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/servop/testing/documents/CBT_exam_admin_Fee_2016.pdf. Pearson Florida scheduling hub: https://home.pearsonvue.com/fl/realestate. Machine-readable school facts: /learn/florida-real-estate/facts.txt.

Where to go next

What the 63-hour course is: /learn/florida-real-estate/florida-63-hour-pre-license-course. Full licensing path: /learn/florida-real-estate/how-to-get-a-florida-real-estate-license. Eligibility-only requirements: /learn/florida-real-estate/florida-real-estate-license-requirements. Cost breakdown: /learn/florida-real-estate/florida-real-estate-license-cost. Timeline with study-week math: /learn/florida-real-estate/florida-real-estate-license-timeline. How to choose a school: /learn/florida-real-estate/how-to-choose-a-florida-real-estate-school. Method hub: /best-real-estate-school-florida. School facts and the guide list: /learn/florida-real-estate. Free Florida practice samples: /free-exam-prep. Re-check tuition before you pay: /enroll/florida-63-hour-pre-licensing-course or /enroll/spanish. Refund requests within 7 days: support@onlinerealestateschool.com.

FAQs

Is the school final the same as the Florida state exam?
No. Your school gives the end-of-course final (commonly 70% to pass). Pearson VUE gives the separate state exam (100 scored questions, about 3.5 hours, 75 correct to pass).
Who gives the Florida state exam?
Pearson VUE. Casa Academy does not administer the state exam. Casa gives its own school final after the 63-hour coursework.
What score do I need on each test?
School final: Florida schools commonly use a 70% pass bar. State exam: 75 correct out of 100 scored questions at Pearson VUE. Do not treat those as the same cut.
Does passing the school final license me in Florida?
No. Passing the school final earns a pre-license certificate. You still file RE 1, complete Livescan, get DBPR eligibility, pass Pearson VUE, and join a broker for an active license.
How much does Casa Academy cost right now?
Public tuition checked on 2026-10-14 is $199 on both the English and Spanish enroll pages. After the current cohort fills, the published next price is $249. Re-check the live enroll page before you pay.
Can I use this page without buying Casa?
Yes. Any DBPR-approved school can deliver the 63-hour course and school final. The Pearson fee, RE 1 fee, and exam distinctions on this page apply whether or not you enroll at Casa.

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Checked on 2026-10-14. More Florida school facts: /learn/florida-real-estate.