Praxis I: Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST)

Who must take Praxis I?

All students must complete and pass the Praxis I OR provide evidence of scoring a minimum of 1100 on the SAT or comparable ACT scores BEFORE they can be formally accepted into the Teacher Preparation Programs.

Candidates with a total SAT score of 1100 (Verbal and Quantitative only) are exempt from Praxis I testing requirements for teacher education program administration.

• Individuals with a total SAT score of less than 1100 (Verbal and Quantitative only), but a score of at least 550 on the Verbal test, are exempt from the PPST in Reading and Writing for teacher education program admission.
• Individuals with a total SAT score of less than 1100 (Verbal and Quantitative only), but a score of at least 550 on the Math test, are exempt from the PPST in Mathematics for teacher education program admission. 

Likewise, individuals with a composite ACT score of 24 are exempt from Praxis I testing requirements for teacher education program admission.

• Individuals with a composite ACT score of less than 24, but with a score of at least 24 on the English test, are exempt from the Praxis I tests in Reading and Writing for teacher education program admission.
• Individuals with a composite ACT score of less than 24, but a score of at least 24 on the Math test, are exempt from the Praxis I test in Mathematics for teacher education program admission.

How do I register for the Praxis I test?

• Get a copy of the Praxis Registration Bulletin in Room 213, West Duke Building or online at the Praxis web site. 

• Registration must be received approximately one month before test date. Check the Praxis Registration Bulletin for exact mail-in and online registration due dates. Download the 2013-14 Praxis Series Information Bulletin.

When are the Praxis I tests given and where can I take them?

Visit the Praxis web site for an up-to-date calendar of paper-based test administration dates and locations. Computer-based tests are also available for Praxis I.

Praxis I Scores required for Secondary Teaching Certification in North Carolina are:

Who can I contact with further questions about the Praxis tests?

The Praxis Registration Bulletin should have the answers to most all of your questions. If you have further questions, contact the Licensure Officer of Teacher Education in 213 West Duke Building (660-3083).