Virginia Praxis™ 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.

For other state-approved licensing tests, visit the Virginia Division of Teacher Education & Licensure website.

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).

Note: test codes that begin with “5” or “6” are delivered in computer format; codes that begin with “0” or “1” are delivered on paper. All tests are paper-delivered tests unless otherwise noted.

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).

Endorsement Area	Required Test(s)	Test Code	Passing Score
Teacher Preparation Entry Assessment	Praxis I Reading (Computer)	5710	178
	or
	Praxis I Reading (Paper)	0710	178
	and
	Praxis I Writing (Computer)	5720	176
	or
	Praxis I Writing (Paper)	0720	176
	and
	Praxis I Mathematics (Computer)	5730	178
	or
	Praxis I Mathematics (Paper)	0730	178
	or Composite Score		532
	Individuals may meet the Praxis I assessment requirement by achieving the scores established by the Board of Education on each of the three Praxis I tests individually OR by achieving the established composite score on all three tests combined. A minimum score on each test is not required as long as the composite score is achieved.

Early Childhood and Elementary Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Early/Primary Education PreK–3	Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (Computer)(Calculator allowed.)	5014	143
	or
	Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (Paper) (Calculator allowed.)	0014	143
	and
	Reading for Virginia Educators: Elementary and Special Education (Computer)	5306	157
	or
	Reading for Virginia Educators: Elementary and Special Education (Paper)	0306	157
Elementary Education PreK–6	Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (Computer)(Calculator allowed.)	5014	143
	or
	Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (Paper) (Calculator allowed.)	0014	143
	and
	Reading for Virginia Educators: Elementary and Special Education (Computer)	5306	157
	or
	Reading for Virginia Educators: Elementary and Special Education (Paper)	0306	157

Middle School Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Middle Education Grade 6–8, English Language	Middle School English Language Arts (Computer)	5049	164
	or
	Middle School English Language Arts (Paper)	0049	164
Middle Education Grade 6–8, Mathematics	Middle School Mathematics (Calculator allowed.)	0069	163
Middle Education Grade 6–8, Science	Middle School Science	0439	162
Middle Education Grade 6–8, Social Studies	Middle School Social Studies (Computer)	5089	160
	or
	Middle School Social Studies (Paper)	0089	160

Secondary Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Biology	Biology: Content Knowledge	0235	155
Business Information and Technology	Business Education: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.)	0101	157
Chemistry	Chemistry: Content Knowledge	0245	153
Earth Science	Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge	0571	156
English	English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content Knowledge (Computer) (available beginning May 2012)	5041	172
	or
	English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content Knowledge (Paper)	0041	172
Family and Consumer Sciences	Family and Consumer Sciences	0121	150
Marketing Education	Marketing Education (Paper)	0561	147
Mathematics	Mathematics: Content Knowledge (Computer) (Graphing calculator required.) (available beginning June 2012)	5061	147
	or
	Mathematics: Content Knowledge (Paper) (Graphing calculator required.)	0061	147
Physics	Physics: Content Knowledge	0265	147
Social Studies	Social Studies: Content Knowledge (Computer) (available beginning May 2012)	5081	161
	or
	Social Studies: Content Knowledge (Paper)	0081	161
Technology Education	Technology Education	0051	162

All Grades

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
French	French: World Language	5174	163
German	German: World Language	5183	163
Health and Physical Education PreK–12	Health and Physical Education: Content Knowledge (Computer) (available beginning August 2012)	5856	151
	or
	Health and Physical Education: Content Knowledge (Paper)	0856	151
Music–Vocal, Choral, or Instrumental PreK–12	Music: Content Knowledge (Contains listening section.)	0113	160
Spanish	Spanish: World Language	5195	168
Visual Arts PreK–12	Art: Content Knowledge	0134	158

Reading Specialist

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Reading Specialist	Reading for Virginia Educators: Reading Specialist (Computer)	5304	162
	or
	Reading for Virginia Educators: Reading Specialist (Paper)	0304	162

Special Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
General Curriculum	Reading for Virginia Educators: Elementary and Special Education (Computer)	5306	157
	or
	Reading for Virginia Educators: Elementary and Special Education (Paper)	0306	157
Hearing Impairments	Reading for Virginia Educators: Elementary and Special Education (Computer)	5306	157
	or
	Reading for Virginia Educators: Elementary and Special Education (Paper)	0306	157
Visual Impairments	Reading for Virginia Educators: Elementary and Special Education (Computer)	5306	157
	or
	Reading for Virginia Educators: Elementary and Special Education (Paper)	0306	157
	and
	Braille Proficiency	0631	168
	Note: This requirement is effective July 1, 2011, except for individuals completing the Virginia Visual Impairments Consortium Program who must meet the assessment requirement effective July 1, 2012.

Administrator/School Leader

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Administration and Supervision	School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Computer)(Must use the SLS Bulletin to register.)	6011	163