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 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).
- If you test in North Carolina at a testing center or using the Praxis at home solution, and your Praxis profile address is in North Carolina, your score report will be sent automatically to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
- If you test outside North Carolina or your Praxis profile address is not in North Carolina, your scores are NOT automatically sent to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. To have your scores sent to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, you must select the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (state code 7846) as a score recipient when you register.
- For all methods of Praxis testing, to request additional score reports you must select the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (state code 7846) with each additional score report request.
Tests Required for All Licensure Areas
Admission to North Carolina State-Approved Educator Preparation Programs
Performance Assessment
Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas
Elementary Education
Middle School Education
Secondary Education
All Grades
World Languages
Special Education
Career & Technical Education
Special Service Personnel
This page is a supplement to The Praxis® Tests Information Bulletin.
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