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.

Paper-delivered tests are offered on specific test administration dates throughout the year. There are two test sessions per day. You may take up to three tests on a given day, depending on the length of each test. You can find test lengths and overviews at the Test at a Glance (TAAG) links below. 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. Not all tests are offered on each administration date. Please plan ahead by checking the Test Date Exceptions table.

Computer-delivered tests are given by appointment. Visit Test Centers and Dates to find testing centers near you. Not all computer-delivered tests are offered continuously. Please plan ahead by checking the Computer-delivered Tests page. 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.

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.

Teacher Preparation Entry Assessment

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).

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Entrance into a Teacher Preparation Program	Praxis I: Reading	5710	0710	176
	and
	Praxis I: Writing	5720	0720	174
	and
	Praxis I: Mathematics	5730	0730	174

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas

Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (B–P)	Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education ² LV	5023	0023	166

Elementary Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Elementary Education (P–5)	Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (Calculator allowed.)	5031	n/a	*
	Reading and Language Arts Subtest	5032	n/a	165
	Mathematics Subtest (Calculator allowed.)	5033	n/a	164
	Social Studies Subtest	5034	n/a	155
	Science Subtest (Calculator allowed.)	5035	n/a	159
	* 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.
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	0622	160

Middle School Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Middle School: English and Communications	Middle School English Language Arts	5049	0049	158
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
Middle School: Mathematics
	Middle School Mathematics (Calculator allowed.)	n/a	0069	148
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
Middle School: Science
	Middle School Science	n/a	0439	144
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
Middle School: Social Studies	Middle School Social Studies	5089	0089	149
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160

Secondary Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Biology (8–12)	Biology: Content Knowledge	5235	0235	146
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	160
Chemistry (8–12)	Chemistry: Content Knowledge	5245	0245	147
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	160
Earth Science(8–12)	Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge	5571	0571	147
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	160
English (8–12)	English Language, Literature and Composition: Content and Analysis	5044	0044	166
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	160
Mathematics (8–12)	Mathematics: Content Knowledge (Graphing calculator required.)	5061	0061	125
	and
	Mathematics: Proofs, Models and Problems, Part 1(Graphing calculator required.)	n/a	0063	141
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	160
Physics (8–12)	Physics: Content Knowledge	5265	0265	133
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	160
Social Studies (8–12)	Social Studies: Content and Interpretation	5086	0086	153
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	160

All Grades

World Languages

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Arabic (P–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	0622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	160
Chinese (P–12)	Chinese (Mandarin): World Language	5665	n/a	164
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	0622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	160
French (P–12)	French: World Language	5174	n/a	162
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	0622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	160
German (P–12)	German: World Language	5183	n/a	163
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	0622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	160
Japanese (P–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	0622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	160
Latin (P–12)	Latin¹^,²LV	n/a	0601	166
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	0622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	160
Russian (P–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	0622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	160
Spanish (P–12)	Spanish: World Language	5195	n/a	168
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	0622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	160

All Other All Grades Categories

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Art (P–12)	Art: Content and Analysis	n/a	0135	161
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	0622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	160
Health (P–12) See option for certification in BOTH Health & Physical Education.	Health Education	5551	n/a	155
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	0622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	160
Integrated Music (P–12); Vocal Music (P–12); Instrumental Music (P–12)	Music: Content and Instruction	5114	n/a	162
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	0622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	160
Physical Education (P–12) See option for certification in BOTH Health & Physical Education.	Physical Education: Content and Design	5095	0095	169
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	0622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	160
School Media Librarian (P–12)	Library Media Specialist¹	5311	0311	156
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	0622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	160
School Psychologist	School Psychologist	n/a	0401	161
Option for Health (P–12) and Physical Education (P–12) Note:Test (0856/5856) is an option ONLY for individuals seeking certification in BOTH Health and Physical Education simultaneously.	Health and Physical Education: Content Knowledge	5856	0856	156
	and
	Physical Education: Movement Forms – Analysis and Design	n/a	0092	151
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	0622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	160

Exceptional Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Communication Disorders (P–12)These tests are not for SLPA educator certification.	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	0354	151
	and
	Speech-Language Pathology	5330	0330	600
Hearing Impaired (P–12)	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	0354	151
	and
	Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students²LV	5272	n/a	160
Hearing Impaired with Sign Proficiency (P–12)	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	0354	151
	and
	Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students²LV	5272	n/a	160
	and select one of the following non-ETS assessments:
	Education Sign Skills Evaluations (ESSE)(Click on the test name for assessment information.)			Intermediate Level
	or
	Sign Communication: Proficiency Overview (SCPI)(Click on the test name for assessment information.)			Intermediate Level
Learning and Behavior Disorders (P–12)	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications	5543	0543	158
Learning and Behavior Disorders (P–12)	For another option of assessments for this certificate see 16 KAR 6:010.
Moderate and Severe Disabilities (P–12)	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Severe to Profound Applications	5545	0545	158
Moderate and Severe Disabilities (P–12)	For another option of assessments for this certificate see 16 KAR 6:010.
Visually Impaired (P–12)	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	0354	151
	and
	Special Education: Teaching Students with Visual Impairments²LV	5282	n/a	163

Career & Technical Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Agriculture (5–12)	Agriculture²LV	n/a	0700	520
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	160
Business and Marketing Education (5–12)	Business Education: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.)	5101	0101	154
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	160
Engineering and Technology (5–12)	Technology Education	5051*	n/a	159
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	160
Family and Consumer Sciences (5–12)	Family and Consumer Sciences	5121	0121	162
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	160
Industrial Education (5–12)	See 16 KAR 6:020. Contact Vickiel Staley at the Kentucky Department of Tech. Education.

* Available beginning July 2014.

Restricted Base Certificates

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Computer Information Systems (P–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	0622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	160
Dance (P–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	0622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	160
English as a Second Language (P–12)	English to Speakers of Other Languages	5361	n/a	157
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	0622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	160
Journalism (8–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	160
Psychology (8–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	160
Sociology (8–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	160
Speech/Media Communications(8–12)	Speech Communication: Content Knowledge²LV	5221	n/a	146
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	160
Theater (P–12)	Theatre¹^,²LV	n/a	0641	162
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	0622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	160

Endorsements

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
English as a Second Language (P–12)	English to Speakers of Other Languages¹	5361	n/a	157
Gifted (P–12)	Gifted Education²LV	n/a	0357	152
Learning and Behavior Disorders (P–12)	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications	5543	0543	158
Learning and Behavior Disorders (P–12)	For another option of assessments for this certificate see 16 KAR 6:010.
Literacy Specialist (P–12)	Reading Specialist	5301	n/a	164
Reading (P–12)	Teaching Reading	5204	0204	153

n/a — Not available in this delivery method.

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

¹ ETS is in the process of transitioning the older NTE scaled tests (250–990 scale) to the Praxis score scale (100–200). Although the test has not changed, the code and score have been changed for consistency in reporting.

² LV = not all tests are offered during each test administration. See low-volume test dates at
Test Centers and Dates.

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.