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Kentucky

Kentucky 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).

Tests are given by appointment. Find test centers near you. Not all tests are offered continuously. Please plan ahead.

Score reporting

If you test in Kentucky at a test center or at home, and your Praxis profile address is in Kentucky, your score report will be sent automatically to the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.
If you test outside Kentucky or your Praxis profile address is not in Kentucky, your scores are NOT automatically sent to the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board. To have your scores sent to the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board, you must select the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (state code 7283) as a score recipient when you register.
For all methods of testing, to request additional score reports you must select the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (state code 7283) with each additional score report request.

Educator Preparation Entry Assessment

Passing scores on the prior version of the Core Academic Skills for Educators (5712, 5722, 5732) will be accepted as long as the tests were taken on or before August 31, 2020.

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Entrance into an Educator Preparation Program	Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading	5713	150
	and
	Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing	5723	158
	and
	Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics (On-screen four-function calculator provided)	5733	144
	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).

GRE^® General Test

In lieu of the Core Academic Skills for Educators exams, the educator preparation provider (EPP) may allow one of the GRE^® tests listed below for admission to an initial certification program at the graduate level. Candidates should check with the EPP regarding admissions policies (16 KAR 5:020. Standards for admission to educator preparation (PDF)).

The applicant is responsible for providing official GRE test scores to the EPP.

Verbal Reasoning: 150
Quantitative Reasoning: 143
Analytical Writing: 4.0

Tests required for specific licensure areas

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (B–P)	Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education	5023	162

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Elementary Education (P–5)	Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (On-screen scientific calculator provided)	5001	-
	Reading and Language Arts Subtest	5002	151
	Mathematics Subtest (On-screen scientific calculator provided)	5003	148
	Social Studies Subtest	5004	148
	Science Subtest (On-screen scientific calculator provided)	5005	152
	1 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.
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	155

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Middle School: English and Communications	Middle School English Language Arts	5047	159
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	155
Middle School: Mathematics	Middle School Mathematics (On-screen graphing calculator provided)	5164	150
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	155
Middle School: Science	Middle School Science	5442	146
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	155
Middle School: Social Studies	Middle School Social Studies	5089	143
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	155

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Biology (8–12)	Biology	5236	148
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155
Chemistry (8–12)	Chemistry	5246	140
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155
Earth Science (8–12)	Earth and Space Sciences	5572	148
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155
English (8–12)	English Language Arts: Content and Analysis	5039	164
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155
Mathematics (8–12)	Mathematics (On-screen graphing calculator provided)	5165	152
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155
Physics (8–12)	Physics	5266	140
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155
Social Studies (8–12)	Social Studies: Content and Interpretation	5086	148
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155

All grades

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Arabic (P–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155
Chinese (P–12)	Chinese (Mandarin): World Language	5665	160
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155
French (P–12)	French: World Language	5174	157
	and ____________________
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155
German (P–12)	German: World Language	5183	158
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155
Japanese (P–12)	Japanese: World Language	5661	151
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155
Latin (P–12)	Latin	5601	161
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155
Russian (P–12)	Russian: World Language	5671	125
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155
Spanish (P–12)	Spanish: World Language	5195	163
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Art (P–12)	Art: Content and Analysis	5135	156
	and ____________________
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155
Health (P–12) See option for certification in BOTH Health & Physical Education below.	Health Education	5551	150
	and ____________________
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155
Instrumental Music (P–12)	Music: Instrumental and General Knowledge	5115	144
	and ____________________
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155
Integrated Music (P–12)	Music: Content and Instruction	5114	156
	and ____________________
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155
Physical Education (P–12) See option for certification in BOTH Health & Physical Education below.	Physical Education: Content and Design	5095	164
	and ____________________
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155
School Media Librarian (P–12)	School Librarian	5312	149
	and ____________________
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155
School Psychologist	School Psychologist	5403	148
Option for Health (P–12) and Physical Education (P–12) Note: Test 5857 is an option ONLY for individuals seeking certification in BOTH Health and Physical Education simultaneously.	Health and Physical Education: Content Knowledge	5857	155
	and ____________________
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155
Vocal Music (P–12)	Music: Vocal and General Knowledge	5116	148
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Communication Disorders (P–12) These tests are not for SLPA educator certification.	Available through August 31, 2024 Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	147
	or
	Special Education: Foundational Knowledge	5355	139
	and
	Speech-Language Pathology	5331	157
Hearing Impaired (P–12)	Available through August 31, 2024 Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	147
	or
	Special Education: Foundational Knowledge	5355	139
	and
	Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students	5272	155
Hearing Impaired with Sign Proficiency (P–12)	Available through August 31, 2024 Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	147
	or
	Special Education: Foundational Knowledge	5355	139
	and
	Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students	5272	155
	and
	ASL Proficiency Interview	0634	3+ (170)
Learning and Behavior Disorders (P–12)	Available through August 31, 2024 Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications	5543	154
	or
	Special Education: Foundational Knowledge	5355	139
	For another option of assessments for this certificate see 16 KAR 6:010 (PDF).
Moderate and Severe Disabilities (P–12)	Available through August 31, 2024 Special Education: Core Knowledge and Severe to Profound Applications	5545	154
	or
	Special Education: Severe to Profound	5547	149
	For another option of assessments for this certificate see 16 KAR 6:010 (PDF).
Visually Impaired (P–12)	Available through August 31, 2024 Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	147
	or
	Special Education: Foundational Knowledge	5355	139
	and
	Special Education: Teaching Students with Visual Impairments	5282	158

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Agriculture (5–12)	Agriculture	5701	142
	and ____________________
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155
Business and Marketing Education (5–12)	Business Education: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed)	5101	149
	and ____________________
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155
Engineering and Technology (5–12)	Technology Education	5051	154
	and ____________________
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155
Family and Consumer Sciences (5–12)	Family and Consumer Sciences	5122	149
	and ____________________
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155
Industrial Education (5–12)	See 16 KAR 6:020 (PDF). Contact Angie Fisher at the Kentucky Department of Education, Division of College and Career Readiness.

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Computer Information Systems (P–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155
Dance (P–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155
English as a Second Language (P–12)	English to Speakers of Other Languages	5362	150
	and ____________________
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155
Journalism (8–12)	Journalism	5224	147
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155
Psychology (8–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155
Sociology (8–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155
Speech/Media Communications (8–12)	Speech Communication: Content Knowledge	5221	142
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155
Theater (P–12)	Theatre	5641	157
	and ____________________
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	155

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
American Sign Language (P–12)	ASL Proficiency Interview	0634	3+ (170)
English as a Second Language (P–12)	English to Speakers of Other Languages	5362	150
Gifted (P–12)	Gifted Education	5358	152
Learning and Behavior Disorders (P–12)	Available through August 31, 2024 Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications	5543	154
	or
	Special Education: Foundational Knowledge	5355	139
	For another option of assessments for this certificate see 16 KAR 6:010 (PDF).
Literacy Specialist (P–12)	Reading Specialist	5302	160
Reading (P–12)	Teaching Reading: K–12	5206	151

To Be Licensed in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
All Areas	PPAT^®Assessment (Must use PPAT Assessment website to register.)		-

To Be Licensed in

You Need to Take

Test Code

Qualifying Score

All Areas

PPAT^®Assessment

(Must use PPAT Assessment website to register.)

This page is a supplement to The Praxis^® Tests Information Bulletin (PDF).

Note: A passing score on a test established at the time of administration shall be valid for the purpose of applying for certification for 5 years from the test administration date. 16 KAR 6:010 (PDF).

Kentucky Test Requirements

Score reporting

Educator Preparation Entry Assessment

GRE® General Test

Tests required for specific licensure areas

Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education

Elementary Education

Middle School Education

Secondary Education

All grades

World Languages

All Other All Grades Categories

Exceptional Education

Career & Technical Education

Restricted Base Certificates

Endorsements

Performance Assessment

GRE^® General Test