Each applicant for an original Indiana teaching license must pass a pedagogy test and one or more content tests unless otherwise noted. It is recommended that all license test requirements be completed prior to completing your academic program. However, not having the tests done will not stop you from student teaching or graduating.
Test Information
The Praxis tests are offered via home testing (select tests) and computer at sites in Indiana and nationwide. Appointments can be made year-round and are available on a first come, first served basis. The tests will typically cost between $130 and $170 each and be comprised of multiple-choice questions and constructed responses. (Exception: World Languages tests include listening, speaking, and writing sections.) In some cases, it may require more than one test session to complete all the tests required. Not all tests are offered seven days a week. You can find out how to register for the pedagogy and content tests and when and where the tests are offered on the Praxis website.
Preparing for the test
The Praxis website offers a number of resources to help you prepare for the tests including study companions, study plans, videos, interactive practice tests and more. As an IU student you are eligible to take one full-length practice test free once you register for a test. The test lets you practice answering one set of authentic test questions in an environment that simulates the computer-delivered test. Additional resources for preparing for the tests are LearningExpress and Mometrix eLibrary offered by the IU Libraries. These resources offer sample tests, tutorials, eBooks, flashcards, etc. For those of you who are completing secondary or all-grades programs, you could review test prep materials geared towards Advanced Placement (AP) high school courses in your content area. YouTube Crash Course is another way to help you prepare for the tests by covering specific content subjects. A final resource is a set of study guides available in the School of Education library which provide test taking tips as well as sample test questions and a sample test with explanations of the answers.
Score Reporting
Your official scores are available to you via your online account. Official score reporting dates vary, depending on which test you took. Please see the getting your praxis scores for additional information on the score reporting dates. When your scores are available, you will receive an email notifying you that your score report is ready to view online. Score reports are available in your online account for ten years from the score reporting date. We encourage you to save a copy of the score report for your own files.
Pedagogy Test
Under the current licensing rule, REPA 3, a pedagogy test is required for all individuals who are applying for their initial practitioner instructional license. The pedagogy test is comprised of 70 multiple-choice and 4 constructed-responses questions that cover students as learners; instructional process; assessment; professional development, leadership, and community; and analysis of instructional scenarios.
| Pedagogy Assessment | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
| Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood | 5621 | 157 |
| Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K-6 (Elementary) | 5622 | 160 |
| Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 (Secondary) | 5624 | 157 |
| Principles of Learning and Teaching: Pre-K-12 (All-Grades) | 5625 | 157 |
Tests required for specific licensure areas
Under the current licensing rule, REPA 3, a subject specific test is required for all individuals who are applying for their instructional or administrative license. The tests are comprised of 60 - 125 multiple-choice questions and, depending on the test, there may be constructed-response, audio or speaking response questions.
| To be licensed in | Test Name | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
| Blended and Online Teaching (K-6, 5-12, P-12) | No test required. | N/A | N/A |
| Chemistry (5-12) | Chemistry | 5246 | 146 |
| Chinese (P-12) | Chinese (Mandarin) World Languages | 5665 | 161 |
| Communication Disorders (P-12) | No test required; must hold IPLA SLP license | N/A | N/A |
| Director Exceptional Needs (P-12) | No test required | N/A | N/A |
| Early Childhood (P-3) with Early Literacy | Reading & Language Arts & Social StudiesAND Mathematics & ScienceANDTeaching Reading: Elementary | 5027 5028 5205 | 161 160 159 |
| Earth/Space Science (5-12) | Earth and Space Sciences | 5572 | 154 |
| Economics (5-12) | Economics | 5911 | 144 |
| Elementary Generalist (K-6) with Early Literacy | Reading & Language Arts & Social StudiesAND Mathematics & ScienceANDTeaching Reading: Elementary | 5007 5008 5205 | 160 158 159 |
| English/Language Arts (5-12) | English/Language Arts: Content Knowledge | 5038 | 167 |
| English as a New Language (K-6, 5-12, P-12) | English to Speakers of Other Languages | 5362 | 155 |
| Exceptional Needs: Mild Intervention (K-6, 5-12) | Special Education: Foundational Knowledge | 5355 | 145 |
| French (P-12) | French: World Language | 5174 | 159 |
| Geography (5-12) | Geography | 5921 | 156 |
| German (P-12) | German: World Language | 5183 | 163 |
| Government (5-12) | Government/Political Science | 5931 | 149 |
| History (5-12) | World and U.S. History: Content Knowledge | 5941 | 148 |
| Japanese (P-12) | Japanese: World Language | 5661 | 156 |
| Journalism (5-12) | Journalism | 5224 | 153 |
| Latin (P-12) | Latin | 5601 | 152 |
| Library Media Specialist (P-12) | School Librarian | 5312 | 154 |
| Life Science (Biology) (5-12) | Biology | 5236 | 154 |
| Mathematics (5-12) | Mathematics | 5165 | 159 |
| Middle School English/Language Arts (5-9) | Middle School: English/Language Arts | 5047 | 161 |
| Middle School Mathematics (5-9) | Middle School: Math | 5164 | 157 |
| Middle School Science (5-9) | Middle School: Science | 5442 | 152 |
| Middle School Social Studies (5-9) | Middle School: Social Studies | 5089 | 146 |
| Music: Instrumental (P-12) | Music: Instrumental and General Knowledge | 5115 | 150 |
| Music: Vocal (P-12) | Music Vocal and General Knowledge | 5116 | 153 |
| Physics (5-12) | Physics | 5266 | 145 |
| Psychology (5-12) | Psychology | 5391 | 154 |
| Russian (P-12) | Russian: World Language | 5671 | 130 |
| School Principal (P-12) | Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision | 5412 | 150 |
| School Superintendent (P-12) | School Superintendent Assessment | 6991 | 162 |
| School Psychologist (P-12) | No test required; must complete NASP approved program | N/A | N/A |
| Sociology (5-12) | Sociology | 5952 | 154 |
| Spanish (P-12) | Spanish: World Language | 5195 | 166 |
| Theatre (5-12) | Theatre | 5641 | 154 |
| Visual Arts (P-12) | Art: Content Knowledge | 5134 | 158 |
Test Retake Policy
You cannot retake a Praxis test within 28 days of your test date. The test may only be retaken on a date that is at least 28 days after the previous test date. For example, if you take a test on the first day of the month, you cannot take it again until the 29th day of the month. This applies even if you canceled your scores on a test taken previously.