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Guam Test Requirements

Find your licensure area below to determine which test(s) 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).

Tests Required for All Licensure Areas

Beginning teachers in all content areas must pass all three Praxis® Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) tests.

To Be Certified in You Need to Take Test Code Qualifying Score
All Areas
Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading 5713 *
and
Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing 5723 *
and
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).

Beginning teachers in all areas must pass one Principles of Learning and Teaching test and the appropriate content test.

To Be Certified in You Need to Take Test Code Qualifying Score
All Areas Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood 5621 *
or
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 5622 *
or
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 *

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas

Beginning teachers in all areas must pass one Principles of Learning and Teaching test and the appropriate content test.

The following Praxis® Subject Assessments are optional to use in lieu of a degree in the content area for those educators seeking an additional endorsement.

Early Childhood Education

To Be Certified in You Need to Take Test Code Qualifying Score
Early Childhood Education PreK–2 Early Childhood Education 5025 *

Elementary Education

To Be Certified in You Need to Take Test Code Qualifying Score
Elementary Education K–5 Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (On-screen scientific calculator provided.) 5018 *

Middle School Education, Grades 6-8

To Be Certified in You Need to Take Test Code Qualifying Score
Middle School Mathematics Accepted beginning September 1, 2021Middle School Mathematics(On-screen graphing calculator provided) 5164 *
or
Accepted through August 31, 2022Middle School Mathematics (On-screen graphing calculator provided.) 5169 *
Middle School Science Accepted beginning September 1, 2021Middle School Science 5442 *
Accepted through August 31, 2021Middle School Science 5440 *

Secondary Education, Grades 6–12

To Be Certified in You Need to Take Test Code Qualifying Score
Art Art: Content Knowledge 5134 *
Chinese (Mandarin) Chinese (Mandarin): World Language 5665 *
French French: World Language 5174 *
Health and Physical Education Health and Physical Education: Content Knowledge 5857 *
Health Education Health Education 5551 *
Home Economics Education Family and Consumer Sciences 5122 *
Language Arts English Language Arts: Content Knowledge 5038 *
Mathematics Accepted beginning September 1, 2021Mathematics(On-screen graphing calculator provided) 5165 *
or
Accepted through August 31, 2022Mathematics: Content Knowledge(On-screen graphing calculator provided.) 5161 *
Music Music: Content Knowledge 5113 *
Physical Education Physical Education: Content Knowledge 5091 *
Science General Science: Content Knowledge 5435 *
Social Studies Social Studies: Content Knowledge 5081 *
Spanish Spanish: World Language 5195 *

Special Education

To Be Certified in You Need to Take Test Code Qualifying Score
Special Education PreK–12 Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications 5354 *

Administrator/School Leader

To Be Certified in You Need to Take Test Code Qualifying Score
Initial Administrator Certificate School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Must use SLS website to register.) 6990 *

Career and Technical Education

To Be Certified in You Need to Take Test Code Qualifying Score
Business Education 6–12 Business Education: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.) 5101 *

Instructional Support Personnel

To Be Certified in You Need to Take Test Code Qualifying Score
English as a Second Language (ESL) English to Speakers of Other Languages 5362 *
Reading Specialist PreK–12 Accepted beginning September 1, 2021Reading Specialist 5302 *
Accepted through August 31, 2021Reading Specialist 5301 *
Test 5301 is required for Reading Specialist certification in addition to the degree requirements.
School Counselor K–12 Professional School Counselor 5421 *

TBA: To Be Announced. All TBA scores will be available once the score is required.

This page is a supplement to The Praxis® Tests Information Bulletin.