The Praxis® Tests
Supporting aspiring teachers on their journey to the classroom
Select a step to learn more about the Praxis® tests.
Washington 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).
| To Be Certified in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
School Counselor |
School Counselor | 5422 |
159 |
School Psychologist |
School Psychologist | 5403 |
155 |
Scores on the prior version of the Core Academic Skills for Educators (5712, 5722, 5732) will be accepted.
| To Be Certified in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Areas | Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading | 5713 |
1 |
| and | |||
| Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing | 5723 |
1 |
|
| and | |||
Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics |
5733 |
1 |
|
| If you wish to take all three computer-delivered Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) tests (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). | |||
1 No state-set minimum score, however, each program may set additional criteria and procedures.
This page is a supplement to The Praxis® Tests Information Bulletin (PDF).
