Vermont Test Requirements

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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 the 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 Vermont, your score report will be sent automatically to the Vermont Agency of Education. If you test outside of Vermont, select the Vermont Agency of Education (state code 8410) as a score recipient when you register or on an additional score report request.

Exemption from taking Praxis^® Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) and Praxis^® Subject Assessments

candidates who qualify for a Level II license and who have at least three years employment experience within the past seven years as a licensed educator in the endorsement area being sought
candidates who otherwise qualify for licensure or endorsement and who have achieved National Board Certification in the comparable endorsement area

Tests Required for All Licensure Areas

All candidates who are seeking initial licensure in Vermont and are not exempt are required to meet passing scores established by the Vermont Standards Board of Professional Educators (VSBPE) on all three Core tests.

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To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
All Areas	Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading	5713	*
	Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing	5723	*
	and
	Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics (On-screen four function calculator provided.)	5733	*
	If you wish to take all three computer-delivered Core 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).

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas

Early Childhood Education

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To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Birth to Grade 3	Early Childhood Education	5025	*
PK to Grade 3	Early Childhood Education	5025	*

Elementary Education

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To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Elementary Education	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.

Middle Grades (5–9)

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To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Middle Grades — English Language Arts	Middle School English Language Arts	5047	*
Middle Grades — Mathematics	Middle School Mathematics (On-screen graphing calculator provided.)	5169	*
Middle Grades — Science	Middle School Science	5440	*
Middle Grades — Social Studies	Middle School Social Studies	5089	*

Secondary Education (7–12)

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To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Biology	General Science: Content Knowledge	5435	*
	and
	Biology: Content Knowledge	5235	*
Chemistry	General Science: Content Knowledge	5435	*
	and
	Chemistry: Content Knowledge	5245	*
Earth Science	General Science: Content Knowledge	5435	*
	and
	Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge	5571	*
English	English Language Arts: Content and Analysis	5039	*
Mathematics	Mathematics: Content Knowledge(On-screen graphing calculator provided.)	5161	*
Physics	General Science: Content Knowledge	5435	*
	and
	Physics: Content Knowledge	5265	*
Social Studies	Social Studies: Content and Interpretation	5086	*

All Grades (PK–6, 7–12 or PK–12)

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To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Art	Art: Content and Analysis	5135	*
English Language Learner	English to Speakers of Other Languages	5362	*
Health Education	Health Education	5551	*
Music	Music: Content and Instruction	5114	*
Physical Education	Physical Education: Content and Design	5095	*
Reading/English Language Arts Specialist	Reading Specialist	5301	*

Modern and Classical Languages (PK–6, 7–12 or PK–12)

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To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
American Sign Language	American Sign Language Proficiency Interview	0634	*
Chinese (Mandarin)	Chinese (Mandarin): World Language	5665	*
French	French: World Language	5174	*
German	German: World Language	5183	*
Latin	Latin	5601	*
Spanish	Spanish: World Language	5195	*

Administrator

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To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Assistant Director for Adult Education	School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Must use SLS Page to register.)	6990	*
Career Technical Director	School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Must use SLS Page to register.)	6990	*
Curriculum Director	School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Must use SLS Page to register.)	6990	*
Director of Special Education	School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Must use SLS Page to register.)	6990	*
Principal	School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Must use SLS Page to register.)	6990	*
Superintendent	School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Must use SLS Page to register.)	6990	*

Instructional Support Personnel (PK–12)

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To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
School Psychologist	School Psychologist	5402	*

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