U.S. Virgin Islands

U.S. Virgin Islands 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).

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.

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas

All Areas

The U.S. Virgin Islands require the Praxis I® PPST for teacher licensing. 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).

To Be Certified in You Need to Take Test Code Qualifying Score
All Areas Praxis I Reading (Computer) 5710 173
or    
Praxis I Reading (Paper) 0710 173
and
Praxis I Writing (Computer) 5720 172
or    
Praxis I Writing (Paper) 0720 172
and
Praxis I Mathematics (Computer) 5730 171
or    
Praxis I Mathematics (Paper) 0730 171

Elementary Education

All Elementary K–6 teachers hired after 2001 must take the Elementary Education: Content Knowledge exam (0014/5014).

To Be Certified 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
and
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 (Computer) (available beginning July 2012) 5622 160
or    
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 (Paper) 0622 160
Elementary Reading Reading Across the Curriculum: Elementary (Computer) 5201 149
or    
Reading Across the Curriculum: Elementary (Paper) 0201 149

Secondary Education

Required for out of content teachers (less than 30 credits in the following areas):

To Be Certified in You Need to Take Test Code Qualifying Score
Secondary English English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content Knowledge (Computer) (available beginning May 2012) 5041 161
or    
English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content Knowledge (Paper) 0041 161
Secondary ESL English to Speakers of Other Languages (Contains listening section.) 0361 149
Secondary Mathematics Mathematics: Content Knowledge (Computer) (Graphing calculator required.) (available beginning June 2012) 5061 125
or    
Mathematics: Content Knowledge (Paper) (Graphing Calculator required.) 0061 125
Secondary Science General Science: Content Knowledge 0435 154

Administrator/School Leader

To Be Certified in You Need to Take Test Code Qualifying Score
Principal/Assistant Principal School Leaders Licensure Assessment(Computer) (Must use SLS bulletin to register.) 6011 156

Special Education

Required for out-of-content teachers (with less than 30 credits in special education area).

To Be Certified in You Need to Take Test Code Qualifying Score
Special Education 7–12; K–12; K–8 Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (Computer) 5354 145
or    
Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (Paper) 0354 145

This page is a supplement to The Praxis Series™ Information Bulletin.

 

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