Kansas Test Requirements

Find your licensure area below to determine which test you need to take and to 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 the Praxis® tests and read the Praxis test retake policy.

Kansas requires a passing score from one of the four Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) assessments and the appropriate content assessment(s) for the initial educator license. You should choose the most appropriate PLT test for your level of licensure or level of specialization.

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 information on becoming highly qualified, visit the Kansas Department of Education site.

Adding a new licensure endorsement requires a passing score on the appropriate content assessment.

If you test in Kansas, your score report will be sent automatically to the Kansas Department of Education. If you test outside of Kansas, select the Kansas Department of Education (code 7270) as a score recipient when you register or on an additional score report request. You may select up to three recipients at no charge during registration or purchase additional reporting after you test.

Tests Required for All Licensure Areas

All candidates for an initial teaching license are required to take one of the four Principles of Learning and Teaching tests.

 Praxis testing for Kansas

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
All Initial Teaching Licenses	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood	5621	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	160

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas

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