Praxis Test Dates 2019-2020

Praxis Test Dates for Core Exams 2019-2020

Praxis Core exams (designed to tests educators' basic math, writing and reading skills) can be taken throughout the year at qualified testing centers. You can sign up for each Praxis I Core test separately, or register for a combined test to take all of the subtests during the same session.

To help you review for Praxis Core tests, Study.com offers self-paced courses that include short video lessons and quizzes covering each exam's content. Automatically graded quizzes and practice tests help you understand your strengths and weaknesses and ensure test day readiness.

• Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators: Math (5732) Study Guide & Practice
• Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators: Math (5733) Study Guide & Practice
• Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing (5722) Study Guide & Practice
• Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading (5712) Study Guide & Practice
• Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators: Combined Test (5751) Study Guide & Practice

Praxis Test Dates for Subject Assessments 2019-2020

Formerly known as Praxis II tests, Praxis Subject Assessments are administered during testing windows that last around twelve days each. Testing windows for an exam can be offered anywhere from two to eight times a year. Some Subject Assessments are offered continuously, although not all. Consult the following tables to find testing windows for some of the most popular Praxis Subject Assessments:

Praxis Subject Assessments Offered Continuously

English to Speakers of Other Languages (5362) (After September 1, 2019) |Continuous |7 calendar days after the day of the test

Psychology (5391) |Continuous |7 calendar days after the day of the test

Sociology (5952) |Continuous |7 calendar days after the day of the test

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• Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects - Combined Test (5001) Study Guide & Practice
• English Language Arts: Content Knowledge (5038) Study Guide & Practice
• Physical Education: Content Knowledge (5091) Study Guide & Practice
• Social Studies: Content Knowledge (5081) Study Guide & Practice
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Praxis Subject Assessments Offered on a Frequent Basis

Although this group of Praxis II Subject Assessments is not offered continuously, they are offered the highest number of times throughout the year compared to other exams, making it easy to find a test window that fits your schedule and study plan. Find your course in the following list, then continue to the table to view available testing windows and score report release dates:

• Algebra (5162)
• Art: Content Knowledge (5134)
• Biology: Content Knowledge (5235)
• Business Education: Content Knowledge (5101)
• Chemistry: Content Knowledge (5245)
• Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (5018)
• General Science: Content Knowledge (5435), Health Education (5551)
• Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K-6 (5622)
• Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 (5624)
• Professional School Counselor (5421)
• School Psychologist (5402)
• Special Education: Core Knowledge & Applications (5354)
• Special Education: Core Knowledge & Mild to Moderate Applications (5543)

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• Biology: Content Knowledge (5235) Study Guide & Practice
• Chemistry: Content Knowledge (5245) Practice & Study Guide
• Principles of Learning & Teaching: Grades K-6 (5622) Study Guide & Practice
• Principles of Learning & Teaching: Grades 7-12 (5624) Study Guide & Practice
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Less Frequently Offered Praxis Subject Assessments

Due to the large number of Subject Assessments, many tests are offered during irregular windows. It's best to check with your local education authority or teacher preparation program about tests you need to take for licensing so you can register and begin planning for test day comfortably.

The following test windows and score report release dates are available for:

• Earth and Space Science: Content Knowledge (5571)
• Physics: Content Knowledge (5265)

The following test windows and score report release windows are available for:

• Elementary Education: Mathematics - CKT (7813)
• Elementary Education: Reading and Language Arts - CKT (7812)
• Elementary Education: Science - CKT (7814)
• Elementary Education: Social Studies - CKT (7815)

If you need to register for:

• Library Media Specialist (5311)
• Principles of Learning & Teaching: Grade 5-9 (5623)
• Reading Specialist (5301)
• World & U.S. History: Content Knowledge (5941)

The following test windows are available; view the adjacent table column to understand when you can expect to view your scores:

Study.com's study guides and practice tests can help you approach test day with confidence, whether it's in two weeks or two months. We'll help you set study goals based on your test date, and guide you through the exam content with easy-to-follow lessons, short quizzes to assess understanding, and practice tests to help target your individual strengths and weaknesses.

• Earth & Space Science: Content Knowledge (5571) Study Guide & Practice
• Physics: Content Knowledge (5265) Study Guide & Practice
• Reading Specialist (5301) Study Guide & Practice
• Principles of Learning & Teaching: Grade 5-9 (5623) Study Guide & Practice
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Praxis Braille Proficiency Assessment Test Dates

In Mississippi, West Virginia, Rhode Island, and Virginia, state boards require special education teachers for the visually impaired to pass the Braille Proficiency exam, which lasts about four hours. Testing locations for this exam are only located in those states. Regular registration deadlines are one month prior to the test date, with extended and emergency deadlines available in the following weeks.

Visit the ETS website to find specific Braille Proficiency Assessment Test Centers in Mississippi, Rhode Island, Virginia, and West Virginia. Not all test centers are open on all dates.

Praxis ASL Proficiency Interview Test Dates

Praxis operates an interview-style exam for American Sign Language in partnership with Gallaudet University. There are no testing windows; exam dates are scheduled by the test taker with Gallaudet. Registration information for this assessment is available via the ETS website.

State Requirements for Praxis Exams

Before you register for a Praxis exam, make sure you check your state's testing requirements. These can vary from one state or territory to the next. For example, Michigan does not require Praxis exams for aspiring teachers, while New Jersey stipulates that applicants for teacher licensing pass the Praxis Core tests in addition to Subject Assessments in their teaching area. View Praxis Test Information by State to learn more, or check state by state information on the ETS website.

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