U.S. Virgin Islands Highly Qualified Status
To be highly qualified in the U.S. Virgin Islands, a new teacher must:
- Obtain full state certification as a teacher from the Virgin Islands Board of Education in their specific content area.
- Hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree.
- Receive a passing score on the applicable Praxis™ test.
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).
| To Be Highly Qualified in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education | Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (Computer)(Calculator allowed.) |
5014 | 140 |
| or | |||
| Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (Paper) (Calculator allowed.) |
0014 | 140 |
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