Rhode Island Test Requirements

Find your certification area below to determine which test you need to take and 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).

Early Childhood Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Early Childhood (PreK–2)	Option 1
	Early Childhood Education	5025	*
	and
	Education of Young Children	5024	*
	or
	Option 2
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	*
	and
	Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (On-screen scientific calculator provided.)	5001	^*
	Reading and Language Arts Subtest	5002	*
	Mathematics Subtest (On-screen scientific calculator provided.)	5003	*
	Social Studies Subtest	5004	*
	Science Subtest (On-screen scientific calculator provided.)	5005	*
	^* 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.
Bilingual and Dual Language Education (PreK–2)	English to Speakers of Other Languages(Must also take applicable language test.)	5362	*
English as a Second Language (PreK–2)	English to Speakers of Other Languages	5362	*

Elementary Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Elementary Education (1–6)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	*
	and
	Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (On-screen scientific calculator provided.)	5001	^*
	Reading and Language Arts Subtest	5002	*
	Mathematics Subtest (On-screen scientific calculator provided.)	5003	*
	Social Studies Subtest	5004	*
	Science Subtest (On-screen scientific calculator provided.)	5005	*
	^* 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.
Bilingual and Dual Language Education (1–6)	English to Speakers of Other Languages(Must also take applicable language test.)	5362	*
English as a Second Language (1–6)	English to Speakers of Other Languages	5362	*

Middle Grades Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
All Middle Grades Content Areas – Required for Stand Alone Certificate	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	*
Bilingual and Dual Language Education (5–8)	English to Speakers of Other Languages(Must also take applicable language test.)	5362	*
English – Elementary Extension and Stand Alone (5–8)	Middle School English Language Arts	5047	*
English as a Second Language (5–8)	English to Speakers of Other Languages	5362	*
Mathematics – Elementary Extension and Stand Alone (5–8)	Middle School Mathematics(On-screen graphing calculator provided.)	5169	*
Science – Elementary Extension and Stand Alone (5–8)	Middle School Science	5440	*
Social Studies – Elementary Extension and Stand Alone (5–8)	Middle School Social Studies	5089	*
World Language – Elementary Extension and Stand Alone (5–8)	Select the appropriate language test(s):
	Chinese (Mandarin): World Language	5665	*
	French: World Language	5174	*
	German: World Language	5183	*
	Latin	5601	*
	Spanish: World Language	5195	*

Secondary Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
All Secondary Education Content Areas	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	*
Agriculture (7–12)	Agriculture	5701	*
Bilingual and Dual Language Education (7–12)	English to Speakers of Other Languages(Must also take applicable language test.)	5362	*
Biology (7–12)	Biology: Content Knowledge	5235	*
Business Education (7–12)	Business Education: Content Knowledge(Calculator allowed.)	5101	*
Chemistry (7–12)	Chemistry: Content Knowledge	5245	*
English (7–12)	English Language Arts: Content and Analysis	5039	*
English as a Second Language (7–12)	English to Speakers of Other Languages	5362	*
General Science (7–12)	General Science: Content Knowledge	5435	*
Mathematics (7–12)	Mathematics: Content Knowledge (On-screen graphing calculator provided.)	5161	*
Physics (7–12)	Physics: Content Knowledge	5265	*
Social Studies (7–12)	Social Studies: Content Knowledge	5081	*
World Language (7–12)	Select the appropriate language test(s):
	Chinese (Mandarin): World Language	5665	*
	French: World Language	5174	*
	German: World Language	5183	*
	Latin	5601	*
	Spanish: World Language	5195	*

All Grades

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
All Grades Education All Content Areas	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	*
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	*
Art (PreK–12)	Art: Content Knowledge	5134	*
Bilingual and Dual Language Education (PreK–12)	English to Speakers of Other Languages(Must also take applicable language test.)	5362	*
English as a Second Language (PreK–12)	English to Speakers of Other Languages	5362	*
Family and Consumer Science (PreK–12)	Family and Consumer Sciences	5122	*
Health (PreK–12)	Health Education	5551	*
Library Media (PreK–12)	Library Media Specialist	5311	*
Music (PreK–12)	Music: Content Knowledge	5113	*
Physical Education (PreK–12)	Physical Education: Content Knowledge	5091	*
Technology Education (PreK–12)	Technology Education	5051	*
Theatre (PreK–12)	Theatre	5641	*

Special Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Blind or Visually Impaired (PreK–12)	Special Education: Teaching Students with Visual Impairments	5282	*
	and
	Braille Proficiency	0633	*
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	*
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	*
Deaf and Hard of Hearing (PreK–12)	Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students	5272	*
	and
	ASL Proficiency Interview	0634	3+ (170)
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	*
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	*
Early Childhood Special Education (Birth–2)	Special Education: Preschool/Early Childhood	5691	*
Elementary/ Middle Special Education (K–8)	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications	5543	*
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	*
Middle/ Secondary Special Education (7–12)	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications	5543	*
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	*
Severe Intellectual Disability (PreK–12)	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Severe to Profound Applications	5545	*
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	*
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	*

Administrators

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Building Level Administrator (PreK–12)	School Leaders Licensure Assessment	6990	*
Superintendent of Schools	School Superintendent Assessment (Must use SLS website to register.)	6021	*

Support Professionals

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
English as a Second Language Specialist (PreK–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	*
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	*
Reading Specialist	Reading Specialist	5301	*
School Counselor	Professional School Counselor	5421	*
School Psychologist	School Psychologist	5402	*
Speech and Language Pathologist	Speech-Language Pathology	5331	*

Please refer to the Rhode Island Department of Education website for the most current information.

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