Vermont Test Requirements
Find your certification area below to determine which test(s) you need to take. For test prep materials, click the test title. Once you know which tests you should take, schedule your test.
Unless it’s specifically stated that a calculator is permitted or required for a particular test, you can’t use a calculator on any Praxis tests (see Calculator Use).
Score reporting
- If you test in Vermont at a test center or at home, and your Praxis profile address is in Vermont, your score report will be sent automatically to the Vermont Agency of Education.
- If you test outside Vermont or your Praxis profile address is not in Vermont, your scores are not automatically sent to the Vermont Agency of Education. To have your scores sent to the Vermont Agency of Education, you must select the Vermont Agency of Education (state code 8410) as a score recipient when you register.
- For all methods of Praxis testing, to request additional score reports you must select the Vermont Agency of Education (state code 8410) with each 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 3 years employment experience within the past 7 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.
| To Be Certified in... | You Need to Take... | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Areas | 5713 |
156 |
|
Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing and |
5723 |
162 |
|
5733 |
146 |
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| 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
| To Be Certified in... | You Need to Take... | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Birth to Grade 3 |
5025 |
156 |
|
PK to Grade 3 |
5025 |
156 |
| To Be Certified in... | You Need to Take... | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Elementary Education |
5001 |
1 |
|
Reading and Language Arts Subtest |
5002 |
157 |
|
Mathematics Subtest |
5003 |
157 |
|
Social Studies Subtest |
5004 |
155 |
|
Science Subtest |
5005 |
159 |
|
| 1 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. | |||
| To Be Certified in... | You Need to Take... | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Middle Grades — English Language Arts |
5047 |
164 |
|
Middle Grades — Mathematics |
5164 |
157 |
|
Middle Grades — Science |
5442 |
152 |
|
Middle Grades — Social Studies |
5089 |
165 |
| To Be Certified in... | You Need to Take... | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Biology |
Accepted through August 31, 2022 |
5435 |
157 |
Required beginning September 1, 2022 |
5436 |
141 |
|
Accepted through August 31, 2022 |
5235 |
151 |
|
Required beginning September 1, 2022 |
5236 |
154 |
|
Chemistry |
Accepted through August 31, 2022 |
5435 |
157 |
Required beginning September 1, 2022 |
5436 |
141 |
|
Accepted through August 31, 2022 |
5245 |
160 |
|
Required beginning September 1, 2022 |
5246 |
146 |
|
Earth Science |
Accepted through August 31, 2022 |
5435 |
157 |
Required beginning September 1, 2022 |
5436 |
141 |
|
Accepted through August 31, 2022 |
5571 |
158 |
|
Required beginning September 1, 2022 |
5572 |
154 |
|
English |
5039 |
168 |
|
Mathematics |
5165 |
159 |
|
Physics |
Accepted through August 31, 2022 |
5435 |
157 |
Required beginning September 1, 2022 |
5436 |
141 |
|
Accepted through August 31, 2022 |
5265 |
140 |
|
Required beginning September 1, 2022 |
5266 |
145 |
|
Social Studies |
5086 |
153 |
| To Be Certified in... | You Need to Take... | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Art |
5135 |
161 |
|
English Language Learner |
5362 |
155 |
|
Health Education |
5551 |
163 |
|
Music |
5114 |
162 |
|
Physical Education |
5095 |
169 |
The Praxis Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (5354) test is only required for individuals working under a provisional license issued in accordance with the 2021 Temporary VSBPE Waiver for Provisional Licensure for ECSE/K-21 Special Educators. This test is not required for any other candidate seeking Special Educator licensure through a traditional college preparation program, other approved licensure program, out-of-state educators moving to Vermont or licensed educators in Vermont seeking to add the Special Educator endorsement. If you are unsure if you are required to take this test, please verify with your employer or the Vermont Agency of Education before registering for it.
The Praxis Special Education: Preschool/Early Childhood (5691) test is only required for individuals working under a provisional license issued in accordance with the 2021 Temporary VSBPE Waiver for Provisional Licensure for ECSE/K-21 Special Educators. This test is not required for any other candidate seeking Early Childhood Special Educator (ECSE) licensure through a traditional college preparation program, other approved licensure program, out-of-state educators moving to Vermont or licensed educators in Vermont seeking to add the ECSE endorsement. If you are unsure if you are required to take this test, please verify with your employer or the Vermont Agency of Education prior to registering for it.
| To Be Certified in... | You Need to Take... | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
American Sign Language |
0634 |
3+ (170) |
|
Chinese (Mandarin) |
5665 |
164 |
|
French |
5174 |
162 |
|
German |
5183 |
163 |
|
Japanese |
5661 |
156 |
|
Latin |
5601 |
147 |
|
Spanish |
5195 |
168 |
|
| Russian | Russian: World Language | 5671 | 130 |
| 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 |
151 |
Career Technical Director |
School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Must use SLS Page to register.) |
6990 |
151 |
Curriculum Director |
School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Must use SLS Page to register.) |
6990 |
151 |
Director of Special Education |
School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Must use SLS Page to register.) |
6990 |
151 |
Principal |
School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Must use SLS Page to register.) |
6990 |
151 |
Superintendent |
School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Must use SLS Page to register.) |
6990 |
151 |
| To Be Certified in... | You Need to Take... | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
School Psychologist |
Accepted through August 31, 2022 |
5402 |
147 |
Required beginning September 1, 2022 |
5403 |
155 |
This page is a supplement to The Praxis® Tests Information Bulletin (PDF).
