Kansas Test Requirements

Find your licensure area below to determine which test you need to take and to 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 the Praxis™ tests and read the Praxis test retake policy.

Kansas requires a passing score from one of the four Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) assessments and the appropriate content assessment(s) for the initial educator license. You should choose the most appropriate PLT test for your level of licensure or level of specialization.

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).

For information on becoming highly qualified, visit the Kansas Department of Education site.

*Adding a new licensure endorsement requires a passing score on the appropriate content assessment.

Tests Required for All Licensure Areas

All candidates for an initial teaching license are required to take one of the four Principles of Learning and Teaching tests.

Praxis testing for Kansas

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
All Initial Teaching Licenses	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood (Computer) (available beginning July 2012)	5621	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood (Paper)	0621	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 (Computer) (available beginning July 2012)	5622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 (Paper)	0622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 (Computer) (available beginning July 2012)	5623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 (Paper)	0623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 (Computer) (available beginning July 2012)	5624	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 (Paper)	0624	160

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas