Virginia: Praxis Test Requirements

The Praxis I™ PPST® (Reading, Writing, and Mathematics) assessment continues to be required as the prescribed test for entry into a Virginia teacher preparation program.

Individuals may now meet the Praxis I assessment requirement by achieving the scores established by the Board of Education October 26, 1995, on each of the three Praxis I tests — Reading, Writing, and Mathematics — OR, by achieving the established composite scores on three tests. Combining PPST and CBT scores to achieve a composite score will not be accepted as of 12/31/01. A minimum score on each test is not required provided the composite score is achieved.

The first digit of the "Session/Test Code" indicates the session during which the test is offered in the 2009-10 testing year. There are no session numbers for the Computerized PPST tests, which are given by appointment, as explained in Praxis I Overview.

The computer-based tests are offered by appointment through a national network of Prometric™ Testing Centers (many Prometric Testing Centers are located inside Sylvan Learning Centers) and selected institutional sites. Visit Computer-based Test Centers for the locations near you.

You may take each Computerized PPST once per calendar month up to six times in a 12-month period. If you violate this restriction, the scores from your retest will not be reported and your test fees will not be refunded. This applies even if you canceled your scores on a test taken previously.

PRAXIS II Requirements

Visit Virginia Department of Education.

This page is a supplement to The Praxis Series 2009-10 Information Bulletin (PDF).