Alabama Test Requirements
The state of Alabama will accept scores achieved on discontinued tests for a period of time after transition to the new test. Please visit the Chart of Discontinued Tests and Scores for a list of which tests may still be accepted. Alabama requires official score reports directly from ETS. Please refer to the policy for acceptance of discontinued tests for more information.
Find your certification area below to determine which test(s) you need to take. To learn more about a specific test, click the test title. Once you know which tests you should be taking, find out how to register for Praxis™ tests or read the Praxis test retake policy.
Most tests are offered in both Session 1 and Session 2. Refer to the fees page for tests that are restricted to a particular session.
In general, unless it is specifically stated that a calculator is permitted or required for a particular test, calculators may not be used on any Praxis tests (see Calculator Use).
Notes:
- In general, test codes that begin with "5" are delivered in computer format; codes that begin with "0" are delivered on paper.
- "CDT" refers to computer-delivered tests. "PDT" refers to paper-delivered tests.
Tests Required for All Teaching Fields (beginning September 1, 2013)
Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas
Early Childhood Education
Beginning 9/1/2013, those applying for an Early Childhood P–3 license must pass the required content tests and the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 test.
Elementary Education
Beginning 9/1/2013, those applying for an Elementary K–6, 1–6 or 1–9 license must pass the required content tests and the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 test.
praxis testing for Alabama
| To Be Certified in |
You Need to Take |
CDT Code |
PDT Code |
Qualifying Score |
| Elementary Education (K–6, 1–6 or 1–9) |
Teaching Reading |
5204 |
0204 |
155 |
| and |
| Elementary Education: Content Knowledge(Calculator allowed.) State of Alabama will discontinue the use of this test as of 8/31/2013. Test will not be accepted if taken on or after 9/1/2013. |
5014 |
0014 |
137 |
| or |
| Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (Calculator allowed.) Test required beginning 9/1/2013. |
5031 |
n/a |
* |
| Mathematics Subtest (Calculator allowed.) |
5033 |
n/a |
157 |
| Reading Language Arts Subtest |
5032 |
n/a |
165 |
| Science Subtest (Calculator allowed.) |
5035 |
n/a |
144 |
| Social Studies Subtest |
5034 |
n/a |
142 |
| *To pass the Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects test you must receive a passing score on each subtest. You must take the full test on your initial attempt. If after your first attempt you did not pass one of the individual subtests, you may take just that subtest again for a reduced fee. |
Middle School Education
Beginning 9/1/2013, those applying for a Middle School 4–8 license must pass the required content test(s) and one of the Principles of Learning and Teaching tests (either K–6 or 7–12).
Secondary Education
Beginning 9/1/2013, those applying for a Secondary 6–12 license must pass the required content test(s) and the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 test.
praxis testing for Alabama
| To Be Certified in |
You Need to Take |
CDT Code |
PDT Code |
Qualifying Score |
| Biology (6–12) |
Biology: Content Knowledge |
5235 |
0235 |
143 |
| Chemistry (6–12) |
Chemistry: Content Knowledge |
5245 |
0245 |
150 |
| Dramatic Arts (6–12) |
Theatre |
n/a |
0641 |
143 |
| Driver and Traffic Safety Education (6–12) |
Driver Education |
n/a |
0867 |
149 |
| Earth and Space Science (6–12) |
Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge |
5571 |
0571 |
150 |
| Economics (6–12) |
Economics |
n/a |
0911 |
144 |
| English (6–12) |
English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content Knowledge |
5041 |
0041 |
151 |
| English Language Arts (6–12) |
English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content Knowledge |
5041 |
0041 |
151 |
| French (6–12) |
French: World Language |
5174 |
n/a |
162 |
| General Science (6–12) |
General Science: Content Knowledge |
5435 |
0435 |
147 |
| General Social Science (6–12) |
Social Studies: Content Knowledge |
5081 |
0081 |
153 |
| Geography (6–12) |
Geography |
n/a |
0921 |
145 |
| German (6–12) |
German: World Language |
5183 |
n/a |
161 |
| Health and Physical Education (6–12) |
Health Education |
5550 |
0550 |
580 |
| and |
| Physical Education: Content Knowledge |
5091 |
0091 |
141 |
| Health Education (6–12) |
Health Education |
5550 |
0550 |
580 |
| History (6–12) |
World and United States History: Content Knowledge |
5941 |
0941 |
143 |
| Language Arts (6–12) |
English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content Knowledge |
5041 |
0041 |
151 |
| Latin (6–12) |
Latin |
n/a |
0601 |
149 |
| Mathematics (6–12) |
Mathematics: Content Knowledge (Graphing calculator required.) |
5061 |
0061 |
126 |
| Music, Choral (6–12) |
Music: Content Knowledge |
5113 |
n/a |
150 |
| Music, General (Nursery–8 or 6–12) |
Music: Content Knowledge |
5113 |
n/a |
150 |
| Music, Instrumental (6–12) |
Music: Content Knowledge |
5113 |
n/a |
150 |
| Physical Education (6–12) |
Physical Education: Content Knowledge |
5091 |
0091 |
141 |
| Physical Science (6–12) |
Chemistry, Physics and General Science |
n/a |
0070 |
560 |
| Physics (6–12) |
Physics: Content Knowledge |
5265 |
0265 |
138 |
| Political Science (6–12) |
Government/Political Science |
n/a |
0931 |
143 |
| Psychology (6–12) |
Psychology |
n/a |
0390 |
550 |
| Sociology (6–12) |
Sociology |
n/a |
0950 |
550 |
| Spanish (6–12) |
Spanish: World Language |
5195 |
n/a |
158 |
| Speech (6–12) |
Speech Communication: Content Knowledge |
n/a |
0221 |
146 |
| Speech Communication (6–12) |
Speech Communication: Content Knowledge |
n/a |
0221 |
146 |
Speech Communication/
Theatre (6–12) |
Speech Communication: Content Knowledge |
n/a |
0221 |
146 |
| and |
| Theatre |
n/a |
0641 |
143 |
| Visual Arts (6–12) |
Art: Content Knowledge |
5134 |
0134 |
154 |
All Grades
Beginning 9/1/2013, those applying for a P–12 license must pass the required content test(s) and one of the Principles of Learning and Teaching tests (either K–6 or 7–12).
Special Education
Beginning 9/1/2013, those applying for a K–6, Nursery–K, or P–3 Special Education license must pass the required content test(s) and the Principles of Learning and Teaching Grades K–6 test.
Beginning 9/1/2013, those applying for a 6–12 Special Education license must pass the required content test(s) and the Principles of Learning and Teaching Grades 7–12 test.
Beginning 9/1/2013, those applying for a P–12 Special Education license must pass the required content test(s) and one of the Principles of Learning and Teaching tests (either K–6 or 7–12).
Career & Technical Education
Beginning 9/1/2013, those applying for a Career & Technical Education 6–12 license must pass the required content test(s) and the Principles of Learning and Teaching Grades 7–12 test.
Beginning 9/1/2013, those applying for a Career & Technical Education 4–8 license must pass the required content test(s) and one of the Principles of Learning and Teaching tests (K–6 or 7–12).
Administrator/School Leader
Beginning 9/1/2013, those applying for an Administrator/School Leader license will not be required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching tests.
Instructional Support Personnel
Beginning 9/1/2013, those applying for an Instructional Support Personnel license will not be required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching tests.
n/a — Not available in this delivery method.
