Connecticut 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 Connecticut at a test center or at home and your Praxis profile address is in Connecticut, your score report will be sent automatically to the Connecticut State Department of Education. However, please note that the score may not be accepted unless your correct Social Security number appears on the score report.
- If you test outside Connecticut or your Praxis profile address is not in Connecticut, your scores are NOT automatically sent to the Connecticut State Department of Education. To have your scores sent to the Connecticut State Department of Education, you must select the Connecticut State Department of Education (state code 7050) as a score recipient when you register.
- For all methods of Praxis testing, to request additional score reports you must select the Connecticut State Department of Education (state code 7050) with each additional score report request.
Tests required for program entry
Beginning teachers in all content areas must take all three Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) tests or one of the other State Board-approved tests (SAT®, ACT®, GRE® General Test) to be admitted to an educator preparation program.
If you need to take the Core tests to meet requirements set by your Educational Preparation Program (EPP), please follow the steps outlined below to register:
- Log into your Praxis account
- Select the "Register for a Praxis test link"
- Select the "I Agree" button
- Select the "Continue" button after confirming your personal information
- Select the "EPP Test Requirements" button to view a full list of Praxis tests. The Core Reading, Writing, Mathematics and Combined tests will be available in this list.
The previous versions of the Core tests (5712, 5722, 5732) will also be accepted.
| To Be Certified in... | You Need to Take... | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Areas | Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading | 5713 |
1 |
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| Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing | 5723 |
1 |
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5733 |
1 |
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If you wish to take all three computer-delivered Core 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 Score requirements are set by the individual educator preparation programs. Please contact your college or university regarding the required passing scores for the Praxis Core tests.
Tests required for specific licensure areas
| To Be Certified in... | You Need to Take... | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education (Endorsement Code #305) | 5001 |
2 |
|
Reading and Language Arts Subtest |
5002 |
157 |
|
Mathematics Subtest |
5003 |
157 |
|
Social Studies Subtest |
5004 |
155 |
|
Science Subtest |
5005 |
159 |
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2 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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| To Be Certified in... | You Need to Take... | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Middle Grades: English Language Arts (Endorsement Code #215) |
5047 |
164 |
|
Middle Grades: Mathematics (Endorsement Code #229) |
Middle School Mathematics |
5164 |
157 |
Middle Grades: Science (Endorsement Codes #230–235) |
5442 |
152 |
|
Middle Grades: Social Studies (Endorsement Code #226) |
5089 |
160 |
| To Be Certified in... | You Need to Take... | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
ASL Instructor |
0634 |
3+ (170) |
|
Biology (Endorsement Code #030) |
Accepted through August 31, 2023 |
5235 |
152 |
Required beginning September 1, 2023 |
5236 | 154 | |
Chemistry (Endorsement Code #031) |
Accepted through August 31, 2023 |
5245 |
151 |
Required beginning September 1, 2023 |
5246 | 146 | |
Earth Science (Endorsement Code #033) |
Accepted through August 31, 2023 |
5571 |
157 |
Required beginning September 1, 2023 |
5572 | 154 | |
English (Endorsement Code #015) |
5039 |
168 |
|
General Science (Endorsement Code #034) |
Available through August 31, 2023 |
5435 |
157 |
Required beginning September 1, 2023 |
5436 | 141 | |
Mathematics (Endorsement Code #029) |
Mathematics (On-screen graphing calculator provided.) |
5165 |
159 |
Physics (Endorsement Code #032) |
Accepted through August 31, 2023 |
5265 |
141 |
Required beginning September 1, 2023 |
5266 | 145 | |
Social Studies (Endorsement Code #026) |
5081 |
162 |
| To Be Certified in... | You Need to Take... | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Art Education (Endorsement Code #042) |
5135 |
161 |
|
Computer Science (Endorsement Code #110) |
5652 |
149 |
|
Health (Endorsement Code #043) |
5551 |
164 |
|
Music (Endorsement Code #049) |
5114 |
162 |
|
Physical Education (Endorsement Code #044) |
5095 |
169 |
|
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Endorsement Code #111) |
5362 |
155 |
| To Be Certified in... | You Need to Take... | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Special Education (Endorsement Code #165) | Available through August 31, 2024 Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications |
5543 |
158 |
Required beginning September 1, 2024 Special Education: Foundational Knowledge |
5355 | 145 |
| To Be Certified in... | You Need to Take... | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Administration or Supervision (Endorsement #092) | Connecticut Administrator Test (Must use SLS website to register.) |
6412 |
146 |
| To Be Certified in... | You Need to Take... | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Education Grades 7–12 (Endorsement Code #010) |
5101 |
154 |
|
Home Economics Grades PK–12 (Endorsement Code #045) |
5122 |
153 |
|
Technology Education Grades PK–12 (Endorsement Code #047) |
5051 |
159 |
This page is a supplement to The Praxis® Tests Information Bulletin (PDF).
