California Test Requirements

Find your licensure area below to determine which test you need to take and see the minimum qualifying score. To learn more about a specific test, click the test title. Once you know your test(s), find out how to register for Praxis™ tests and 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.

Speech Language Pathology

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Speech-Language
Pathology Services
Credential		 Speech-Language Pathology 5330 0330 600

Assembly Bill 2837 (Baca, Chapter 581, Statute of 2006) requires candidates for the clear Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential to pass the Praxis II® Speech-Language Pathology test. To view requirements needed for both the preliminary and clear Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential, visit the CTC website.

Teaching Foundations

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Multiple Subjects Teaching
Credential		 Teaching Foundations: Multiple Subjects n/a 0528 155
Single Subject Teaching Credential in English Teaching Foundations: English n/a 0048 173
Single Subject Teaching Credential in Mathematics Teaching Foundations: Mathematics n/a 0068 153
Single Subject Teaching Credential in Science Teaching Foundations: Science n/a 0438 171

As a result of the implementation of Senate Bill 57 (Scott, Chapter 269, Statute of 2001), the Teaching Foundations Examinations (TFE) tests are used to satisfy one portion of the early completion option of the internship programs for California Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credentials. ETS offers these tests in the four areas listed above. The TFEs may be retaken if needed until the intern begins the Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA) portion of the intern program. Those who pass the TFE will only have one opportunity to pass the TPA and continue in the early completion option of the internship program. Those who do not pass the TPA may continue in the traditional internship program with their program's approval. The TFE in Multiple Subjects, English, Science and Mathematics are administered several times a year; please check Praxis Test Dates for the specific dates.

n/a — Not available in this delivery format.

 

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