Find your certification area below to determine which Praxis® 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.
The Indiana Department of Education has not approved qualifying test scores for all certificate areas; thus, the Praxis test is required if applicable and available.
For further information about Indiana educator certification and licensing, visit the Indiana Department of Education website.
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).
Content Areas
Many, but not all, content areas can be added to a valid existing license by testing alone. Additions do not require passage of a second pedagogy test. The addition of CTE areas also requires documented non-teaching occupational work experience.
The following content areas may not be added to a valid existing license by testing alone (requires completion of both an approved program of coursework and testing):
Early Childhood Generalist
Elementary Generalist
Special Education (mild intervention, intense intervention, blind and low vision, and deaf and hard of hearing)
Communication Disorders (requires MS in Speech Language Pathology (SLP) and SLP licensure from the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency)
Teachers of English Learners
High Ability
Fine Arts (instrumental and general music, vocal and general music, theater arts, and visual arts)
All early childhood education licenses require the successful completion of the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood test in conjunction with a Praxis subject area assessment.
Early Childhood Assessment: Reading and Language Arts & Social Studies subtest (Humanities)
5027
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Early Childhood Assessment: Mathematics and Science subtest (STEM)
5028
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1 To pass the Early Childhood Assessment you must receive a passing score on each subtest. If you wish to take both subtests (5027, 5028) at the same time, select Early Childhood Assessment (5026) when registering. If you wish to take or retake an individual subtest, you may register to take just that subtest.
Elementary Education
All elementary education licenses require the successful completion of the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 in conjunction with a Praxis subject area assessment.
2 To pass the Elementary Education Assessment you must receive a passing score on each subtest. If you wish to take both subtests (5007, 5008) at the same time, select Elementary Education Assessment (5006) when registering. If you wish to take or retake an individual subtest, you may register to take just that subtest.
Middle School Education
All middle school licenses require the successful completion of the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 in conjunction with a Praxis subject area assessment.
All secondary education licenses require the successful completion of the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 in conjunction with a Praxis subject area assessment.
All grades licenses require the successful completion of the Principles of Learning and Teaching: PreK–12 in conjunction with a Praxis subject area assessment.
All Exceptional Needs licenses require the successful completion of the Principles of Learning and Teaching: PreK–12 in conjunction with a Praxis subject area assessment
All Career and Technical Education licenses require the successful completion of the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 in conjunction with a Praxis subject area assessment