Teaching and Leading in North Dakota
The Praxis® tests help North Dakota educators demonstrate their knowledge of content, pedagogy and instructional skills for the classroom. These tests are important components of North Dakota's licensure and certification process and include:
- Praxis® Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) — comprehensive assessments that measure the skills and content knowledge of candidates entering teacher preparation programs
- Praxis® Subject Assessments — tests that measure general and subject-specific content knowledge that you need for beginning teaching
Learn more about teaching and leading in North Dakota.
Test Requirements In Your State
Make sure you're taking the right tests for each area of certification you seek.
The Praxis® Tests Information Bulletin
Familiarize yourself with the registration process, test day procedures, score reporting and more.
Ready to Take a Praxis Test?
Find out how you can register online, by mail or by phone.
Learn About the Praxis Tests

North Dakota Educator Standards and Practices Board
The North Dakota Educator Standards and Practices Board determines North Dakota's certification requirements, eligibility standards, Praxis passing score requirements and reciprocity agreements. For more information about North Dakota's approved educator preparation programs or testing requirements, visit their website.
Visit the North Dakota Educator Standards and Practices Board website
Other Programs Used in North Dakota
ParaPro
Measures your knowledge and skills in reading, writing and mathematics to assist in classrooms Learn more about Parapro