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.
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).
For additional information, refer to the completed testing flyer on the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) website.
All license seekers must submit original test-taker score report(s) attached to their D.C. licensure application packet (printing/submitting the PDF score report sent by ETS is acceptable). The process to separately send individual test results electronically or through regular mail to this jurisdiction has not been finalized at this time. Failure to submit your score results as part of your licensure application packet will result in a licensure denial response.
Tests Required for All Licensure Areas
Beginning teachers in all content areas must pass all three Praxis® Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) tests OR a Core alternative assessment. For information on Core alternatives, please visit the website for DC's licensure office and refer to the most recent version of the Educator Testing Flyer accessible from the website.
To Be Certified in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
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All Areas | Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading | 5713 | * |
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Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing | 5723 | * | |
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Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics(On-screen four-function calculator provided.) | 5733 | * | |
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). |
Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas
Early Childhood
Elementary Education
Middle School Education
Secondary Education
All Grades
World Languages
Special Education
Administrator/School Leader
School Support Personnel
This page is a supplement to The Praxis® Tests Information Bulletin.