Kentucky Test Requirements

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 your test(s), find out how to register for Praxis® tests and read the Praxis test retake policy.

Tests are given by appointment. Visit Test Centers and Dates to find testing centers near you. Not all tests are offered continuously. Please plan ahead by checking the Test Centers and Dates. Ready to register? Register online with credit/debit card, eCheck or PayPal®.

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.)

If you test in Kentucky, your score report will be sent automatically to the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board. If you test outside of Kentucky, select the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (state code 7283) as a score recipient when you register or on an additional score report request.

Educator Preparation Entry Assessment

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Entrance into an Educator Preparation Program	Praxis I: Reading Required through 8/31/2014.	5710	176
	and
	Praxis I: Writing Required through 8/31/2014.	5720	174
	and
	Praxis I: Mathematics Required through 8/31/2014.	5730	174
	If you wish to take all three computer-delivered Praxis I® exams (5710, 5720, 5730) at the same time, select Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Test: Combined Test (5750) when registering. Scores will be reported by individual test (5710, 5720, 5730).
	or
	Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading Required beginning 9/1/2014.	5712	156
	and
	Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing Required beginning 9/1/2014.	5722	162
	and
	Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics (On-screen four-function calculator provided.) Required beginning 9/1/2014.	5732	150
	If you wish to take all three computer-delivered Core Academic Skills for Educators exams (5712, 5722, 5732) at the same time, select Core Academic Skills for Educators: Combined Test (5751) when registering. Scores will be reported by individual test (5712, 5722, 5732).

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas

All Grades

This page is a supplement to The Praxis Series® Information Bulletin.

Note: A passing score on a test established at the time of administration shall be valid for the purpose of applying for certification for five (5) years from the test administration date.
16 KAR6:010.