Arkansas Test Requirements
Find your certification area below to determine which test(s) you need to take. For test prep materials, click the test title. Once you know which tests you should take, schedule your test.
Unless it’s specifically stated that a calculator is permitted or required for a particular test, you can’t use a calculator on any Praxis tests (see Calculator Use).
Score reporting
- If you test in Arkansas at a test center or at home, and your Praxis profile address is in Arkansas, your score report will be sent automatically to the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.
- If you test outside Arkansas or your Praxis profile address is not in Arkansas, your scores are NOT automatically sent to the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. To have your scores sent to the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, you must select the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (state code 7031) as a score recipient when you register.
- For all methods of Praxis testing, to request additional score reports you must select the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (state code 7031) with each additional score report request.
Basic skills and pedagogy tests
Check with your educator preparation provider to determine what the qualifying score is for each assessment.
| Core Academic Skills for Educators | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|
Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading and |
5713 |
1 |
Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing and |
5723 |
1 |
5733 |
1 |
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If you wish to take all three computer-delivered Core Academic Skills for Educators exams (5713, 5723, 5733) at the same time, select Core Academic Skills for Educators Combined Test (5752) when registering. Scores will be reported by individual test (5713, 5723, 5733). |
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1 Check with your educator preparation provider for the required Qualifying Score.
| Pedagogy Assessments | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood or |
5621 |
2 |
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 or |
5622 |
2 |
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 or |
5623 |
2 |
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 or |
5624 |
2 |
5841 |
2 |
2 Check with your educator preparation provider for the required Qualifying Score.
Tests required for specific licensure areas
| To Be Licensed in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Early Childhood Pre–K |
5024 |
149 |
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Early Childhood/ |
5023 |
160 |
| To Be Licensed in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education (K–6) | Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects |
5001 |
NA |
Mathematics Subtest |
5003 |
136 |
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Reading and Language Arts Subtest |
5002 |
141 |
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Science Subtest |
5005 |
139 |
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Social Studies Subtest |
5004 |
137 |
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* To pass the Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects test you must receive a passing score on each subtest. If you wish to take all four subtests (5002, 5003, 5004, 5005) at the same time, select Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) when registering. If you wish to take or retake an individual subtest, you may register to take just that subtest. |
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For candidates starting a program beginning fall 2017 or for those adding to a license by testing out after September 1, 2017, this license requires a reading test. More information about this test is available on the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education web page. |
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| To Be Licensed in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
First-Time Licensure |
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Middle School English (4–8) |
5047 |
153 |
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Middle School Mathematics (4–8) |
5164 |
141 |
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Middle School Science (4–8) |
5442 |
140 |
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Middle School Social Studies (4–8) |
5089 |
149 |
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Endorsements Added to a Current License |
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Middle School English (4–8) Endorsement |
5047 |
153 |
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Middle School Mathematics (4–8) Endorsement |
5164 |
141 |
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Middle School Science (4–8) Endorsement |
5442 |
140 |
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Middle School Social Studies (4–8) Endorsement |
5089 |
149 |
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| To Be Licensed in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Life Science (7–12) | Biology | 5236 |
142 |
| Chemistry (7–12) | Chemistry | 5246 |
133 |
Computer Science (4–12) |
5652 |
135 |
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Drama (7–12) |
5641 |
154 |
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Driver Education (7–12) (added to a current license) |
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood | 5621 |
157 |
| or | |||
| Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 | 5622 |
160 |
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| or | |||
| Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 | 5623 |
160 |
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| or | |||
5624 |
157 |
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| Earth Science Endorsement (7–12) | Earth and Space Sciences | 5572 |
141 |
English (7–12) |
English Language Arts: Content Knowledge | 5038 |
155 |
Geometry (7–12) |
5163 |
129 |
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Grade 5–6 Endorsement for Secondary Teachers: English |
English Language Arts: Content Knowledge | 5038 |
155 |
Grade 5/6 Endorsement for Secondary Teachers: Mathematics |
5165 |
143 |
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Grade 5/6 Endorsement for Secondary Teachers: Science |
Biology: Content Knowledge | 5235 |
142 |
| or | |||
| Chemistry: Content Knowledge | 5245 |
150 |
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| or | |||
5265 |
135 |
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Grade 5/6 Endorsement for Secondary Teachers: Social Studies |
Social Studies: Content Knowledge | 5081 |
155 |
Journalism (7–12) |
5224 |
140 |
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Mathematics (7–12) |
5165 |
143 |
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Mathematics/Physics (7–12) |
5165 |
143 |
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| Physics | 5266 |
133 |
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| Physics (7–12) | Physics | 5266 |
133 |
Social Studies (7–12) |
Social Studies: Content Knowledge | 5081 |
155 |
Speech (7–12) |
Speech Communication: Content Knowledge | 5221 |
141 |
| To Be Licensed in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Art (K–12) |
5134 |
145 |
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Drama/Speech (K–12) |
Speech Communication: Content Knowledge | 5221 |
141 |
| and | |||
5641 |
154 |
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Music: Instrumental and Vocal (K–12) |
5113 |
152 |
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| Music: Instrumental (K–12)
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Music: Content Knowledge | 5113 | 152 |
| or | |||
5115 |
138 |
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| Music: Vocal (K–12)
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Music: Content Knowledge | 5113 | 152 |
| or | |||
5116 |
147 |
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Physical Education and Health (K–12) |
5857 |
149 |
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| To Be Licensed in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
American Sign Language (K–12) |
0634 |
3+ (170) |
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Chinese (Mandarin)(K–12) |
5665 |
152 |
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English as a Second Language (K–12) |
5362 |
155 |
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French (K–12) |
5174 |
149 |
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German (K–12) |
5183 |
151 |
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Japanese (K–12) |
5661 |
144 |
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Latin (K–12) |
5601 |
161 |
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Russian (K–12) |
5671 |
119 |
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Spanish (K–12) |
5195 |
156 |
| To Be Licensed in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Building Level Administrator |
School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Must use SLS website to register.) |
6990 |
151 |
Curriculum/ |
School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Must use SLS website to register.) |
6990 |
151 |
District Level Administrator |
School Superintendent Assessment (Must use SLS website to register.) |
6991 |
157 |
| To Be Licensed in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
First-Time Licensure |
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Early Childhood/ |
5023 |
160 |
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Special Education (K–12) For candidates currently in a program prior to Fall 2017. |
5354 |
138 |
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Special Education (K–12) For candidates starting a program beginning Fall 2017. |
Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications | 5354 |
138 |
| and | |||
5511 |
148 |
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For candidates starting a program beginning Fall 2017, this license requires a reading test. More information about this test is available on the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education web page. |
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Endorsement Added to a Current License |
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Early Childhood Special Education (PreK) Endorsement (added to a current special education license) |
Special Education: Early Childhood/Early Intervention | 5692 |
146 |
Early Childhood/ |
5023 |
160 |
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Gifted and Talented (K–12) Endorsement (added to a current license) |
5358 |
151 |
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Special Education (K–12) Endorsement (added to a current license) For candidates starting a program beginning Fall 2017. |
Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications | 5354 |
138 |
| and | |||
5511 |
148 |
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For candidates starting a program beginning fall 2017, this license requires a reading test. More information about this test is available on the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education web page. |
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Special Education: Hearing Specialist Endorsement (added to a current license) |
Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students | 5272 |
160 |
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5354 |
138 |
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Special Education: Resource (K–6, 7–12) Endorsement (added to a current license) |
5354 |
138 |
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Special Education: Visual Specialist Endorsement (added to a current license) |
Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications | 5354 |
138 |
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Special Education: Teaching Students with Visual Impairments |
5282 |
163 |
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| To Be Licensed in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Agriculture Sciences and Technology (7–12) |
5701 |
134 |
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Business Technology (4–12) |
5101 |
142 |
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Family Consumer Science (7–12) |
5122 |
140 |
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Industrial Technology (7–12) |
5051 |
147 |
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Marketing Technology (7–12) |
5561 |
156 |
| To Be Licensed in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Adult Education (Postsecondary)(Initial License) |
Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge |
5511 |
148 |
Adult Education (Postsecondary) (added to a current license) |
Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge |
5511 |
148 |
Coaching Endorsement (added to a current license) |
5091 |
149 |
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Dyslexia (K–12) (added to a current license) |
5621 |
157 |
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| Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 | 5622 |
160 |
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| or | |||
| Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 | 5623 |
160 |
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| or | |||
5624 |
157 |
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Educational Examiner (K–12) (added to a current license) |
5621 |
157 |
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| or | |||
| Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 | 5622 |
160 |
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| or | |||
| Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 | 5623 |
160 |
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| or | |||
5624 |
157 |
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| Guidance/Counseling (K–12) (Initial License) | School Counselor | 5422 |
146 |
| Guidance/Counseling (K–12) Endorsement (added to a current license) | School Counselor | 5422 |
146 |
Instructional Facilitator (K–12) (added to a current license) |
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood | 5621 |
157 |
| or | |||
| Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 | 5622 |
160 |
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| or | |||
| Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 | 5623 |
160 |
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| or | |||
5624 |
157 |
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Instructional Paraprofessional |
ParaPro Assessment |
1755 |
457 |
| Library/Media Specialist (K–12) Endorsement (added to a current license) | School Librarian | 5312 |
141 |
Reading Specialist (K–12) Endorsement (added to a current license) |
5302 |
160 |
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| School Psychology Specialist (K–12) | School Psychologist | 5403 |
155 |
Speech-Language Pathologist (K–12) |
5331 |
162 |
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TBA: To Be Announced. All TBA scores will be available once the test is required.
This page is a supplement to The Praxis® Tests Information Bulletin (PDF) and the ParaPro Assessment Information Bulletin (PDF).
