Assessment Requirements for Virginia Licensure
Elementary Education
Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001): 5000 Series Exam is effective through 8/31/2028. Until the 5000 Series retires, students may take either the 5000 or the new 8000 Series. Students may not mix-and-match subtest scores from different series.
- To learn more and to register: https://www.ets.org/praxis/prepare/materials/5001
- Cost for Multiple Subjects 5001: $180
- Passing score:
- Reading and Language (5002): 157
- Mathematics (5003): 157
- Social Studies (5004): 155
- Science (5005): 159
Elementary Education Fundamentals (8000 Series): 8000 Series Exam is effective starting 9/1/2026. A passing score on each subtest is required. Students may not mix-and-match subtest scores from different series.
- Cost: $79 per exam (discounts may be available if 3-4 exams are purchased in a single order)
- Passing score:
- Elementary Education Fundamentals: Reading and Language Arts (8002): 152
- Elementary Education Fundamentals: Mathematics (8003): 152
- Elementary Education Fundamentals: Social Studies (8004): 147
- Elementary Education Fundamentals: Science (8005): 143
Praxis Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205)
- To learn more and to register: https://www.ets.org/praxis/site/test-takers/resources/prep-materials.html?examId=5205
- Cost: $156
- Passing score: 159
Secondary Education
PRAXIS Subject Test
- To learn more and to register: https://www.ets.org/praxis
| Content Area Test | Passing Score | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Biology (5236) | 154 | $130 |
| Chemistry (5246) | 146 | $130 |
| Computer Science (5652) | 142 | $130 |
| Earth Science (5571) | 156 | $130 |
| English (5038) | 167 | $130 |
| History and Social Studies (5581) | 153 | $130 |
| Mathematics (5165) | 159 | $130 |
| Physics (5266) | 145 | $130 |
PreK-12
PRAXIS Subject Test
- To learn more and to register: https://www.ets.org/praxis
| Content Area Test | Passing Score | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Art: Content Knowledge (5134) | 158 | $130 |
| French: World Language (5174) | 163 | $170 |
| German: World Language (5183) | 163 | $170 |
| Spanish: World Language (5195) | 168 | $170 |
| Music (Vocal Choral or Instrumental) (5113) | 160 | $130 |
Middle Grades
PRAXIS Subject Test
- To learn more and to register: https://www.ets.org/praxis
| Content Area Test | Passing Score | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Middle School English Language Arts (5047) | 164 | $156 |
| Middle School Mathematics (5164) | 157 | $130 |
| Middle School Science (5442) | 147 | $130 |
| Middle School Social Studies (5089) – exam sunsets 11/30/2026 | 160 | $156 |
| Middle School Social Studies (5589) – exam effective starting 9/1/2026 | 149 | $130 |
Special Education – General Education
Praxis Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205)
- To learn more and to register: https://www.ets.org/praxis/site/test-takers/resources/prep-materials.html?examId=5205
- Cost: $156
- Passing score: 159
