Find your licensure 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).
- If you test in West Virginia at a testing center or using the Praxis at home solution, and your Praxis profile address is in West Virginia, your score report will be sent automatically to the West Virginia Department of Education. You may select up to three recipients at no charge during registration or purchase additional reporting after you test.
- If you test outside West Virginia or your Praxis profile address is not in West Virginia, your scores are not automatically sent to the West Virginia Department of Education. To have your scores sent to the West Virginia Department of Education, you must select the West Virginia Department of Education (state code 8480) as a score recipient when you register.
- For all methods of Praxis testing, to request additional score reports you must select the West Virginia Department of Education (state code 8480) with each additional score report request.
Tests Required for All Licensure Areas
Praxis® Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core)
Principles of Learning and Teaching
Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Middle School Education
Secondary Education
All Grades
Administrator/School Leader
Special Education
Student Support Personnel
TBA: To Be Announced. All TBA scores will be available once the score is required.
This page is a supplement to The Praxis® Tests Information Bulletin.