Overview of U.S. Virgin Islands Testing Requirements

How to Qualify for Certification

For initial certification in the U.S. Virgin Islands, all candidates must:

• Earn a baccalaureate degree.
• Submit appropriate applications.
• Submit official transcripts from all accredited institutions.
• Demonstrate proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent residency or other approved work status.
• Complete a course in Virgin Islands history within the first year of employment.
• Pass The Praxis Series™ tests for their certification area.

According to the Virgin Island's Board of Education's Certification document, there are also general course requirements for any person who would like to teach in the United States Virgin Islands. Elementary school teachers need 36 education credits, and secondary school teachers need 26 education credits.

The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Education offers comprehensive details on certification requirements.

Important Information

ETS is offering several additional tests in a computer-delivered format which will be introduced throughout the testing year. These computer-delivered assessments are given by appointment through a national network of Prometric™ Testing Centers. Visit Test Centers and Dates to find testing centers near you.

For tests available in both formats (paper and computer), the computer-delivered versions cover the same content as the paper-delivered versions and are scored on the same scale; however, the computer-delivered tests have different test codes.

• English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content Knowledge (5041) — available in May 2012
• Mathematics: Content Knowledge (5061) — available in June 2012
• Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 (5622) — available in July 2012
• School Leaders Licensure Assessment* (6011) — available in January 2012

* This test is not available in a paper-delivered format.

Who Must Take the Tests?

Every new secondary school teacher or elementary content area teacher (art, music, physical education, etc.) must take and pass the Praxis I® Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST®), which consist of Reading, Writing and Mathematics sections.

Elementary K–6 teachers must take the Praxis II® examination in Elementary Education: Content Knowledge.

Candidates who do not have a content area major must take the appropriate Praxis II tests for each area of certification they seek.

See also:

• About the Praxis™ Tests
• The Praxis Series™ Information Bulletin
• Prepare for a Test
• Register for a Test
• Accommodations for Test Takers with Disabilities