Louisiana 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).

Visit Louisiana's Teacher Certification Center to verify test requirements.

Notes:

In general, test codes that begin with "5" or "6" are delivered in computer format; codes that begin with "0" or "1" are delivered on paper.
"CDT" refers to computer-delivered tests. "PDT" refers to paper-delivered tests.

Tests Required for All Licensure Areas

Teacher candidates in all content areas must pass all three Praxis I® Pre-Professional Skills Tests (one in either format).

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
All Teaching Certificates	Praxis I: Reading	5710	0710	176
	and
	Praxis I: Writing	5720	0720	175
	and
	Praxis I: Mathematics	5730	0730	175
	State Board Approved Options:Effective September 1, 2006: An ACT® composite score of 22 or a SAT® combined verbal and math score of 1030 may be used in lieu of Praxis I PPST® exams by prospective teachers in Louisiana. Alternate-route candidates with an earned master's degree from a regionally accredited institution may be exempt from the Praxis I admission requirement.

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas

Early Childhood

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Early Childhood PK–3	Elementary Education: Content Knowledge(Calculator allowed.)	5014	0014	150
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood	5621	0621	157

Elementary Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Elementary Education 1–5	Elementary Education: Content Knowledge(Calculator allowed.)	5014	0014	150
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	0622	160

Middle School Education Grades 4–8

Middle School Education Grades 4–8 teacher candidates must pass the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 test (0623/5623) and any one or combination of the Middle School subject-specific tests.

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Middle School Grades 4–8: All Teaching Certificates	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
and any one or combination of the following:
Middle School English/Language Arts	Middle School English Language Arts	5049	0049	160
Middle School Mathematics	Middle School Mathematics(Calculator allowed.)	n/a	0069	148
Middle School Science	Middle School Science	n/a	0439	150
Middle School Social Studies	Middle School Social Studies	5089	0089	149

Secondary Education Grades 6–12

Secondary Education Grades 6–12 teacher candidates must pass the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 test (0624/5624) and any one or combination of the Secondary Education subject-specific tests.

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
All 6–12 Teaching Certificates	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	157
and any one or combination of the following:
Biology	Biology: Content Knowledge	5235	0235	150
Chemistry	Chemistry: Content Knowledge	5245	0245	151
English	English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content Knowledge	5041	0041	160
	and
	English Language, Literature, and Composition: Pedagogy	n/a	0043	130
General Science	General Science: Content Knowledge	5435	0435	156
Mathematics	Mathematics: Content Knowledge (Graphing calculator required.)	5061	0061	135
Physics	Physics: Content Knowledge	5265	0265	141
Social Studies	Social Studies: Content and Interpretation	5086	0086	160
Speech	Speech Communication: Content Knowledge	n/a	0221	146

All Grades

Teacher candidates for All K–12 Teaching Certificates must pass one Principles of Learning and Teaching test (0622/5622 or 0623/5623 or 0624/5624) and any one or combination of the All Grades subject-specific tests.

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
All K–12 Teaching Certificates	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	157
and any one or combination of the following:
Art	Art: Content Knowledge	5134*	0134	159
Health and Physical Education	Physical Education: Content Knowledge	5091	0091	146
Music	Music: Content Knowledge	5113*	0113	151

*Available beginning February 2013.

World Languages

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
All World Languages Teaching Certificates	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	157
and any one or combination of the following:
French K–12 or 6–12	French: World Language	5174	n/a	157
German K–12 or 6–12	German: World Language	5183	n/a	157
Spanish K–12 or 6–12	Spanish: World Language	5195	n/a	157

Administrator/School Leader

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Educational Leadership Level 1 (Principals, Supervisors)	School Leaders Licensure Assessment(Must use SLS website to register.)	6011	n/a	166
Educational Leadership Level 3 (Superintendent)	School Superintendent Assessment* (Must use SLS website to register.)	n/a	1020	158

*The prior paper-delivered School Superintendent Assessment (1020) will continue to be administered in Louisiana. Louisiana will not accept the new computer-delivered School Superintendent Assessment (6021) toward certification. Please check the Louisiana School Leadership Series page for further information regarding registration.

Special Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Special Education: Early Interventionist (Birth–5 years)	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	0354	145
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood	5621	0621	157
	and
	Elementary Education: Content Knowledge(Calculator allowed.) (Note: requirement will be changing in December. Please check back.)	5014	0014	150
Special Education: Hearing Impaired K–12	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	0354	145
	and
	Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students	n/a	0271	160
	and
	Elementary Education: Content Knowledge(Calculator allowed.) (Note: requirement will be changing in December. Please check back.)	5014	0014	150
Special Education: Mild/Moderate Disabilities 1–12 or General/Special Education Mild/Moderate: 1–5, 4–8 or 6–12	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications	5543	0543	153
	and
	(Core-subject-specific exam appropriate to content being taught (e.g., Elementary Education: Content Knowledge [0014, 5014], or core-subject-specific exams for middle or secondary grades)
Special Education: Significant Disabilities 1–12	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Severe to Profound Applications	5545	0545	153
	and
	Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.)	5014	0014	150
Special Education: Visual Impairments/Blind K–12	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	0354	145
	and
	Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.) (Note: requirement will be changing in December. Please check back.)	5014	0014	150

Vocational Education

Vocational Education teacher candidates must pass the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 test (0624/5624) and any one or combination of the Vocational Education subject-specific tests.

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
All Vocational Education Teaching Certificates	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	157
and any one or combination of the following:
Agriculture	Agriculture	n/a	0700	510
Business Education	Business Education: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.)	5101	0101	154
Family and Consumer Sciences	Family and Consumer Sciences	5121	0121	141
Technology Education	Technology Education	n/a	0051	159

Instructional Support Personnel

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Ancillary School Librarian	Library Media Specialist	5311*	0311	136

*Available beginning February 2013.

n/a — Not available in this delivery method.

For further information about educator licensing in Louisiana, visit the Louisiana Department of Education or the Teach Louisiana website.

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