West Virginia 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 West Virginia at a test center or at home, 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
| To Be Certified in | You Need to Take | Code | Qualifying Score |
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| All Areas | Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading | 5713 |
156 |
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| Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing | 5723 |
162 |
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Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics |
5733 |
150 |
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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). |
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| To Be Certified in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Education | Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 | 5622 |
160 |
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| Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 | 5623 |
160 |
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5624 |
157 |
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Candidates shall take one of the above Principles of Learning and Teaching tests or qualify for exemption as described in the WV Licensure Testing Directory, on the West Virginia Department of Education website. |
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Tests required for specific licensure areas
| To Be Certified in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Early Childhood Education (K–4) |
Early Childhood Education | 5024 |
160 |
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5205 |
159 |
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Early Education (PreK–K) |
5531 |
155 |
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Preschool Education (PreK) |
No Praxis test required. |
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Reading Education (PreK–K) |
No Praxis test required. |
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| To Be Certified in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education (K-6) | Required Beginning July 1, 2024 |
5205 | 159 |
| and | |||
Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects |
5001 |
1 |
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Mathematics Subtest |
5003 |
157 |
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Reading Language Arts Subtest |
5002 |
157 |
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Science Subtest |
5005 |
159 |
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Social Studies Subtest |
5004 |
155 |
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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. |
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or |
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7811 |
2 |
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Elementary Education: Mathematics — CKT |
7813 |
150 |
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Elementary Education: Reading and Language Arts — CKT |
7812 |
161 |
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Elementary Education: Science — CKT |
7814 |
154 |
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Elementary Education: Social Studies — CKT |
7815 |
161 |
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2 To pass the Elementary Education: Content Knowledge for Teaching — Mathematics, Reading and Language Arts, Social Studies & Science tests, you must receive a passing score on each subtest. If you wish to take all four subtests (7812 through 7815) at the same time, select Elementary Education: Content Knowledge for Teaching (7811) |
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| To Be Certified in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Art (5–9) |
5134 |
158 |
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English (5–9) |
5047 |
164 |
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General Math through Algebra 1 (5–9) |
Middle School Mathematics (On-screen graphing calculator provided) |
5164 |
157 |
General Science(5–9) |
5442 |
152 |
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Physical Education (5–9) |
5091 |
150 |
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Social Studies (5–9) |
5089 |
151 |
| To Be Certified in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Agriculture (5–Adult) |
5701 |
147 |
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| Algebra I Mathematics (5–Adult) | Algebra I (On-screen graphing calculator provided) |
5162 |
157 |
American Sign Language (5–Adult) |
ASL Proficiency Interview | 0634 |
4 (180) |
| or | |||
Sign Language Proficiency Interview: ASL Note: A candidate who holds valid certification through the American Sign Language Teaching Association or valid National Interpreter Certification through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf is not required to satisfy the Sign Language Proficiency Interview: ASL or the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (Gallaudet University) requirement or Praxis Assessment of Signed Communication ASL (American Sign Language). |
Superior Level |
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Art (5–Adult) |
5134 |
158 |
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| Biology (9–Adult) | Biology |
5236 | 154 |
Business Education(5–Adult; 9–Adult) |
5101 |
157 |
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Business Education/Marketing(5–Adult; 9–Adult) |
Business Education: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed) |
5101 |
157 |
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5561 |
153 |
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| Chemistry (9–Adult) | Chemistry | 5246 | 146 |
Chinese (5–Adult) |
5665 |
164 |
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Dance (5–Adult) |
No Praxis test required. |
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Driver Education (9–Adult) |
No Praxis test required. |
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| Earth and Space Science (5–Adult) | Earth and Space Sciences | 5572 | 154 |
English (5–Adult) |
5038 |
167 |
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Family and Consumer Science(5–Adult) |
5122 |
153 |
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French (5–Adult) |
5174 |
160 |
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| General Science(5–Adult) | General Science | 5436 | 141 |
Geometry |
5163 |
148 |
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German (5–Adult) |
5183 |
160 |
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Health (5–Adult) |
5551 |
156 |
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Japanese (5–Adult) |
5661 | 156 | |
Journalism (5–Adult; 9–Adult) |
No Praxis test required. |
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Latin (5–Adult) |
5601 |
131 |
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Marketing (9–Adult) |
5561 |
153 |
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Mathematics(5–Adult) |
Mathematics (On-screen graphing calculator provided) |
5165 |
159 |
Oral Communications(5–Adult; 9–Adult) |
5221 |
150 |
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Physical Education (5–Adult) |
5091 |
150 |
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| Physics (9–Adult) | Physics | 5266 | 145 |
Reading Education (5–Adult) |
No Praxis test required. |
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Russian (5–Adult) |
Russian: World Language | 5671 | 130 |
Social Studies(5–Adult) |
5081 |
148 |
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Spanish (5–Adult) |
5195 |
163 |
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Technology Education (5–Adult) |
5051 |
159 |
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Theatre (5–Adult) |
No Praxis test required. |
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| To Be Certified in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
American Sign Language (PreK–Adult) |
ASL Proficiency Interview | 0634 |
4 (180) |
| or | |||
Sign Language Proficiency Interview: ASL Note: A candidate who holds valid certification through the American Sign Language Teaching Association or valid National Interpreter Certification through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf is not required to satisfy the Sign Language Proficiency Interview: ASL or the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (Gallaudet University) requirement or Praxis Assessment of Signed Communication ASL (American Sign Language). |
Advanced Plus |
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Art (PreK–Adult) |
5134 |
158 |
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Chinese (PreK–Adult) |
5665 |
164 |
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Computer Science Education (PreK–Adult) |
5652 |
149 |
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Dance (PreK–Adult) |
No Praxis test required. |
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English as a Second Language (PreK–Adult) |
5362 |
155 |
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French (PreK–Adult) |
5174 |
160 |
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German (PreK–Adult) |
5183 |
160 |
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Health (PreK–Adult) |
5551 |
156 |
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Instructional Technology (PreK–Adult) |
No Praxis test required. |
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Japanese (PreK–Adult) |
Note: A candidate can take ACTFL Exam in Japanese (score of Advanced Low) as an alternative to the Japanese: World Language test. |
5661 | 156 |
Latin (PreK–Adult) |
5601 |
131 |
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Music (PreK–Adult) |
5113 |
155 |
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Physical Education (PreK–Adult) |
5091 |
150 |
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Reading Specialist (PreK–Adult) |
5302 |
165 |
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Russian (PreK–Adult) |
Russian: World Language | 5671 | 130 |
| School Library/Media (PreK–Adult) | 5312 | 154 | |
Spanish (PreK–Adult) |
5195 |
163 |
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Theatre (PreK–Adult) |
No Praxis test required. |
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Wellness (PreK–Adult) |
Health Education | 5551 |
156 |
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| Physical Education: Content Knowledge | 5091 |
150 |
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| or | |||
5857 |
160 |
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| To Be Certified in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Principal (PreK–Adult) |
5412 |
146 |
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Superintendent (PreK–Adult) |
5412 |
146 |
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Supervisor of Instruction (PreK–Adult) |
5412 |
146 |
| To Be Certified in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
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Autism (PreK; K–6; 5–Adult) |
Available through August 31, 2024 |
5354 |
151 |
| or | |||
Available through August 31, 2024 Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications |
5543 |
153 |
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| or | |||
| Special Education: Foundational Knowledge | 5355 | 145 | |
Deaf and Hard of Hearing (PreK–Adult) |
Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students | 5272 |
160 |
| and___________________ | |||
| ASL Proficiency Interview | 0634 | 2(140) | |
| or | |||
| Sign Language Proficiency Interview: ASL | Survival+ | ||
Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (K–6; 5–Adult) |
Available through August 31, 2024 Special Education: Teaching Students With Behavioral Disorders and Emotional Disturbances |
5372 |
154 |
| and | |||
Available through August 31, 2024 |
5354 |
151 |
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| or | |||
| Special Education: Foundational Knowledge | 5355 | 145 | |
Gifted (1–12) |
5358 |
157 |
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Intellectual Disabilities (K–6; 5–Adult) |
Available through August 31, 2024 |
5354 |
151 |
| or | |||
| Special Education: Foundational Knowledge | 5355 |
145 | |
Multi-Categorical Special Education (E/BD, ID, SLD, DD, excluding Autism) (K–6; 5–Adult) |
Available through August 31, 2024 Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications |
5543 |
153 |
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| Special Education: Foundational Knowledge | 5355 |
145 | |
| Preschool Special Needs (PreK–K) | Special Education: Early Childhood/Early Intervention | 5692 | 159 |
Severe Disabilities (K–Adult) |
Available through August 31, 2024 Special Education: Core Knowledge and Severe to Profound Applications |
5545 |
158 |
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| Special Education: Severe to Profound | 5547 | 156 | |
Specific Learning Disabilities (K–6; 5–Adult) |
Available through August 31, 2024 |
5354 |
151 |
| or | |||
| Special Education: Foundational Knowledge | 5355 |
145 | |
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Available through August 31, 2024 Special Education: Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities |
5383 |
151 |
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Visual Impairment (PreK–Adult) |
Special Education: Teaching Students with Visual Impairments | 5282 |
163 |
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0633 |
169 |
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| To Be Certified in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
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| School Counselor (PreK–Adult) | School Counselor | 5422 | 159 |
School Nurse (PreK–Adult) |
No Praxis test required. |
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| School Psychologist (PreK–Adult) | School Psychologist | 5403 | 155 |
| Since this is the same test taken for national certification, the national score will be accepted if it is the same or higher than the state validated score. | |||
Social Services and Attendance (PreK–Adult) |
No Praxis test required. |
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Speech Assistant (PreK–Adult) |
No Praxis test required. |
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Speech-Language Pathologist (PreK–Adult) |
5331 |
162 |
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Since this is the same test taken for national certification, the national score will be accepted if it is the same or higher than the state validated score. |
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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 (PDF).
