North Carolina 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 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, your score report will be sent automatically to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If you test outside of North Carolina, select the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (state code 7846) as a score recipient when you register or on an additional score report request.

Tests Required for All Licensure Areas

Higher education students seeking admission to North Carolina state-approved educator preparation programs must pass Praxis^® Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) tests or meet alternative testing requirements approved by the North Carolina State Board of Education.

To Be Licensed in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
K–12: All Areas	Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading	5712	*
	and
	Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing	5722	*
	and
	Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics(On-screen four-function calculator provided.)	5732	*
	If you wish to take all three computer-delivered Core exams (5712, 5722, 5732) at the same time, select Core Academic Skills for Educators: Combined Test (5751) when registering. Scores will be reported by individual test (5712, 5722, 5732).

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas

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