Virginia 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).

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.

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) CDT Code PDT Code Passing Score
Teacher Preparation Entry Assessment Praxis I Reading 5710 0710 178
and
Praxis I Writing 5720 0720 176
and
Praxis I Mathematics 5730 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 CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Early/Primary Education PreK–3 Elementary Education: Content Knowledge(Calculator allowed.) 5014 0014 143
and
Reading for Virginia Educators: Elementary and Special Education 5306 0306 157
Elementary Education PreK–6 Elementary Education: Content Knowledge(Calculator allowed.) 5014 0014 143
and
Reading for Virginia Educators: Elementary and Special Education 5306 0306 157

Middle School Education

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Middle Education Grades 6–8, English Language Middle School English Language Arts 5049 0049 164
Middle Education Grades 6–8, Mathematics Middle School Mathematics (Calculator allowed.) n/a 0069 163
Middle Education Grades 6–8, Science Middle School Science n/a 0439 162
Middle Education Grades 6–8, Social Studies Middle School Social Studies 5089 0089 160

Secondary Education

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Biology Biology: Content Knowledge 5235 0235 155
Business Information and Technology Business Education: Content Knowledge(Calculator allowed.)
 5101 0101 157
Chemistry Chemistry: Content Knowledge 5245 0245 153
Earth Science Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge 5571 0571 156
English English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content Knowledge 5041 0041 172
Family and Consumer Sciences Family and Consumer Sciences 5121 0121 150
Marketing Education Marketing Education n/a 0561 147
Mathematics Mathematics: Content Knowledge (Graphing calculator required.) 5061 0061 147
Physics Physics: Content Knowledge 5265 0265 147
Social Studies Social Studies: Content Knowledge 5081 0081 161
Technology Education Technology Education n/a 0051 162

All Grades

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
French French: World Language 5174 n/a 163
German German: World Language 5183 n/a 163
Health and Physical Education PreK–12 Health and Physical Education: Content Knowledge 5856 0856 151
Music–Vocal, Choral, or Instrumental
PreK–12		 Music: Content Knowledge 5113* 0113 160
Spanish Spanish: World Language 5195 n/a 168
Visual Arts
PreK–12		 Art: Content Knowledge 5134* 0134 158

*Available beginning February 2013.

Reading Specialist

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Reading Specialist Reading for Virginia Educators: Reading Specialist 5304 0304 162

Special Education

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
General Curriculum Reading for Virginia Educators: Elementary and Special Education 5306 0306 157
Hearing Impairments Reading for Virginia Educators: Elementary and Special Education 5306 0306 157
Visual Impairments Reading for Virginia Educators: Elementary and Special Education 5306 0306 157
and
Braille Proficiency n/a 0631 168

Administrator/School Leader

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Administration and Supervision School Leaders Licensure Assessment(Must use the SLS website to register.) 6011 n/a 163

 

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