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).

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.

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 CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
All Areas Praxis I Reading 5710 0710 173
and
Praxis I Writing 5720 0720 172
and
Praxis I Mathematics 5730 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 CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Elementary Education Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.) 5014 0014 140
and
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 5622 0622 160
Elementary Reading Reading Across the Curriculum: Elementary 5201 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 CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Secondary English English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content Knowledge 5041 0041 161
Secondary ESL English to Speakers of Other Languages n/a 0361 149
Secondary Mathematics Mathematics: Content Knowledge (Graphing calculator required.) 5061 0061 125
Secondary Science General Science: Content Knowledge 5435 0435 154

Administrator/School Leader

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Principal; Assistant Principal School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Must use SLS website to register.) 6011 n/a 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 CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Special Education 7–12; K–12; K–8 Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications 5354 0354 145

n/a — Not available in this delivery method.

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