Vermont Test Requirements

Find your licensure area below to determine which test you need to take and to 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 the Praxis™ tests and read the Praxis test retake policy.

For information on becoming highly qualified, visit the Vermont Department of Education 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).

Exemption from taking Praxis I® and Praxis II® tests

• candidates who qualify for a Level II license and who have at least three years employment experience within the past seven years as a licensed educator in the endorsement area being sought
• candidates who otherwise qualify for licensure or endorsement and who have achieved National Board Certification in the comparable endorsement area

Tests Required for All Licensure Areas

All candidates seeking initial licensure in Vermont and who are not exempt are required to meet passing scores established by the State Board of Education on all three Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Tests (in either format) or have qualifying SAT®, GRE® or ACT® scores.

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).

praxis testing for Vermont

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
All Areas	Praxis I Reading	5710	0710	177
	and
	Praxis I Writing	5720	0720	174
	and
	Praxis I Mathematics	5730	0730	175
	Composite Score 526. Note: Applicants may meet the testing requirement by submitting either individual qualifying scores or a composite score that is at or above the state qualifying score.

Qualifying SAT, ACT or GRE® General Test scores can be accepted in lieu of Praxis I if licensure candidates meet the combined and minimum scores presented below. Based on correlation studies, these scores were found to be equivalent to Vermont's passing scores on the Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills (PPST) Tests.

table showing Qualifying SAT scores

Qualifying SAT scores
Taken Prior to April 1, 1995			Taken After April 1, 1995
Combined	Verbal	Math	Combined	Verbal	Math
1000	420	470	1100	500	500

If you wish to use SAT scores, please call The College Board at 1-866-756-7346 and request that your score report be sent to the Vermont Department of Education using recipient code #4142.

table showing Qualifying SAT scores

Qualifying ACT scores
English	Math
22	22

If you wish to use ACT scores, please call ACT Records at 1-319-337-1313 and request that your score report be sent to the Vermont Department of Education using recipient code #4331.

table showing Qualifying GRE scores

Qualifying GRE scores
Taken Prior to August 1, 2011			Taken On or After August 1, 2011
Combined	Verbal	Quantitative	Combined	Verbal	Quantitative
1100*	500	500	300	153	144

*The GRE test has three sections — verbal, quantitative and analytical. The combined score is the total of only the verbal and quantitative test scores. For information on how to submit GRE test scores, please contact David Hough by phone at 1-802-828-0449 or by email at david.hough@state.vt.us.

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas