New Jersey 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" 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.
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
| To Be Certified in |
You Need to Take |
CDT Code |
PDT Code |
Qualifying Score |
| Elementary K–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. |
World Languages
| To Be Certified in |
You Need to Take |
CDT Code |
PDT Code |
Qualifying Score |
| French; Elementary School with Subject Matter Specialization: World Languages/French (5–8) |
French: World Language |
5174 |
n/a |
162 |
| German; Elementary School with Subject Matter Specialization: World Languages/German (5–8) |
German: World Language |
5183 |
n/a |
163 |
| Spanish; Elementary School with Subject Matter Specialization: World Languages/Spanish (5–8) |
Spanish: World Language |
5195 |
n/a |
168 |
Administrator/School Leader
Career and Technical Education
| To Be Certified in |
You Need to Take |
CDT Code |
PDT Code |
Qualifying Score |
| Career and Technical Education |
Praxis I Reading |
5710 |
0710 |
175 |
| and |
| Praxis I Writing |
5720 |
0720 |
173 |
| and |
| Praxis I Mathematics |
5730 |
0730 |
174 |
Requirements for Career and Technical Education: Candidates may take the paper-delivered Praxis I® Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST®) or they may register for the computerized versions of each: Praxis I Reading (5710); Praxis I Writing (5720); Praxis I Mathematics (5730). Qualifying scores are the same for both versions.
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). |
Business Education
(All Endorsements) |
Business Education: Content Knowledge(Calculator allowed.) |
5101 |
0101 |
154 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences |
Family and Consumer Sciences |
5121 |
0121 |
150 |
| Industrial Technology |
Technology Education |
n/a |
0051 |
159 |
| Marketing Education |
Marketing Education |
n/a |
0561 |
158 |
| Technology Education |
Technology Education |
n/a |
0051 |
159 |
Instructional Support Personnel
| To Be Highly Qualified in |
You Need to Take |
CDT Code |
PDT Code |
Qualifying Score |
| Speech-Language Specialist |
Speech-Language Pathology |
5330 |
0330 |
550 |
n/a — Not available in this delivery method.
This page is a supplement to The Praxis Series™ Information Bulletin.
