Praxis Exams
Apart from the required components within iteachLOUISIANA (coursework and residency) every future teacher must pass specific Louisiana teacher certification tests to demonstrate to schools and the state competency. These exams, called Praxis exams, are administered by the Education Testing Services (ETS.org). The process to compete Louisiana teacher certification testing can be confusing. Hopefully this page helps!
When registering for your exam, you can select iteachLOUISIANA to be a recipient of your scores by using our school code: 6255. You can also either email or upload your scores to your iteach portal so that our office has a record of your passing results.
Every applicant is required to have passed both Praxis CORE and Praxis II Subject to be eligible to enroll in the program.
Praxis Core
The Praxis Core exam is a Louisiana teacher certification test that measures basic skills for educators. This exam has three components: Reading, Writing and Math. Each exam must be passed independently. Even though there is three separate exams for each section, you can register for all three via the combined exam, test #5752. More information can be found below:
Praxis Core Exam Section |
Test Code |
Passing Score |
---|---|---|
5713 |
156 |
|
5723 |
162 |
|
5733 |
150 |
Click for great Praxis Core Study Resource / Overview
Praxis Core Exemptions
There are several ways in which to waive the requirement for Praxis Core. The following is an exhaustive list:
- Passed Praxis I PPST – Prior to the approval of the Praxis Core, the Praxis PPST was the approved exam for basic skills.
- Master’s Degree – Hold a master’s degree (or higher) from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university.
- SAT combined verbal/critical reading and math score of 1030 or higher prior to September 1, 2006, or 1100 effective September 1, 2006.
- ACT score of 22, or higher. If sending scores directly to iteachUS, please use college code 2919.
Praxis II – Subject
The Praxis II is required to be passed in order to enroll in the program. You can apply and start the application process before it is passed, but it must be passed in order to formally enroll. Below is a complete list of certification areas that we are approved to offer certification. Clicking on the test name will take you immediately to study information regarding the exam.
If you passed an older Praxis II exam which was approved at the time you took it, we can accept those scores.
Early Childhood Grade Level |
Test Code |
Passing Score |
---|---|---|
5001 |
All 4 Parts |
|
Reading Subtest |
5002 |
157 |
Mathematics Subtest |
5003 |
157 |
Social Studies Subtest |
5004 |
155 |
Science Subtest |
5005 |
159 |
Elementary Education Grade Levels |
Test Code |
Passing Score |
---|---|---|
5001 |
All 4 Parts |
|
Reading Subtest |
5002 |
157 |
Mathematics Subtest |
5003 |
157 |
Social Studies Subtest |
5004 |
155 |
Science Subtest |
5005 |
159 |
Middle School Grade Levels |
Test Code |
Passing Score |
---|---|---|
5047 |
164 |
|
5169 |
165 |
|
5440 |
150 |
|
5089 |
149 |
|
High School Grade Levels |
Test Code |
Passing Score |
---|---|---|
5235 |
150 |
|
5245 |
151 |
|
5039 |
168 |
|
5435 |
156 |
|
5161 |
160 |
|
5265 |
141 |
|
5221 |
146 |
|
5086 |
160 |
|
5701 |
147 |
|
5101 |
154 |
|
5122 |
153 |
|
5051 |
159 |
All Grade Levels |
Test Code |
Passing Score |
---|---|---|
5134 |
159 |
|
5857 |
160 |
|
5113 |
151 |
|
5174 |
157 |
|
5183 |
157 |
|
5195 |
157 |
No Approved Praxis Exam Subject Areas
There are eight content areas in which the state of Louisiana’s Department of Education has not approved a Praxis exam to demonstrate subject matter knowledge. Rather, in these eight areas you must have 31 hours of college coursework correlating to the subject area. These areas are:
- 6-12 Computer Science
- 6-12 Earth Science
- 6-12 Environmental Science
- 6-12 Italian
- 6-12 Journalism
- 6-12 Latin
- 6-12 Marketing
- K-12 Dance
For details regarding what college coursework would be acceptable for these areas, please click here.
Praxis – Principles of Learning and Teaching
At this point you have passed (or been exempt from) Praxis Core and you have passed Praxis Subject exam. While teaching there is a final exam you must pass to earn your Level 1 Professional Certificate: Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT). Depending on the grade level in which you are teaching, you will take one of the following PLT exams.
Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching |
Test Code |
Passing Score |
---|---|---|
5621 |
157 |
|
5622 |
160 |
|
5623 |
160 |
|
5624 |
157 |
Please note that there is some overlap between Early Childhood PLT and Elementary PLT. Though there is one Praxis II (5018/5001) for both areas, depending on the subject you are teaching, you will take either Early Childhood or Elementary PLT exam.
World Languages
If you are seeking certification in a foreign language (Chinese, French, German or Spanish) you will NOT take the PLT. You will take the World Languages Pedagogy (#5841) instead.
Praxis Teaching Reading
Every individual pursuing certification in either Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education is required to demonstrate competency in Teaching Reading. This can be completed one of two ways:
- Nine (9) hours of Reading completed at a regionally accredited college or university, or
- Pass Praxis Teaching Reading (Test #5206)
With the ability to complete this requirement via college hours, the Praxis Teaching Reading is not a required exam, though most teachers do need to take this exam.
You can find out more about the exam and passing score here: http://www.ets.org/praxis/la/alternate_route/
Louisiana Administrative Code – Section 237, see highlights (PDF, 97kb)
Below are some of the available study material:
Study Guides
- Praxis (ETS.org)
- Core – Math: https://www.ets.org/s/praxis/pdf/5732.pdf
- Core – Reading: https://www.ets.org/s/praxis/pdf/5712.pdf
- Core – Writing: https://www.ets.org/s/praxis/pdf/5722.pdf
- 240 Tutoring: https://www.240tutoring.com/praxis/#FindStudyGuide
- Mometrix – Praxis Core: https://www.mo-media.com/sales/praxiscase?gclid=CPu3mtKjq9ACFRCqaQodQnIGnw
- Teacher Test Prep: https://www.teacherstestprep.com/
- Praxis Prep: http://www.praxisprep.com/
Louisiana Praxis Exam Testing Locations
City |
Test Center Address |
Location |
---|---|---|
Alexandria |
Alexandria, LA |
|
Alexandria |
PROMETRIC TEST CENTER |
|
Baton Rouge |
ETS – LOUISIANA STATE UNIV. |
|
Baton Rouge |
Baton Rouge – S. Sherwood Forest Boulevard |
|
Bossier City |
Shreveport – Bossier City |
|
Hammond |
Southeastern Louisiana University |
|
Lafayette |
University of Louisiana at Lafayette |
|
Lake Charles |
McNeese State University |
|
Mandeville |
NTCC St Tammany Testing Center |
|
Metarie |
New Orleans – Metairie |
|
Metairie |
New Orleans – Metairie |
|
Monroe |
Louisiana Delta Community College |
|
Natchitoches |
Northwestern State University |
|
New Orleans |
ETS – UNIV OF NEW ORLEANS |
|
New Orleans |
Dillard University |
|
West Monroe |
Louisiana Delta West Monroe Campus |