Required CERTIFICATION Tests
All students seeking certification in Pennsylvania are required to take certification test(s). These tests measure ability in the various content areas. A test is available for each instructional area. It is recommended that you register for these exams during your pre-student teaching semester and wise that you take the tests prior to student teaching.
Completion of specialty area and concentration area tests is not required for admission into the program. However, students must pass all the required PRAXIS II and/or PECT exams before the Education Department can submit students’ applications for teaching certification to the state. Please note qualifying scores are subject to change as required by PDE.
You must obtain your scores online. Your official score report will be available online via your testing account on the score release date. When you register to take your test, please select St. Vincent College as a recipient of your scores.
Students seeking certification in most other states will also be required to take these examinations. Other examinations in addition to those used in PA may be required depending on the state the candidate is seeking licensure.
Completion of specialty area and concentration area tests is not required for admission into the program. However, students must pass all the required PRAXIS II and/or PECT exams before the Education Department can submit students’ applications for teaching certification to the state. Please note qualifying scores are subject to change as required by PDE.
You must obtain your scores online. Your official score report will be available online via your testing account on the score release date. When you register to take your test, please select St. Vincent College as a recipient of your scores.
Students seeking certification in most other states will also be required to take these examinations. Other examinations in addition to those used in PA may be required depending on the state the candidate is seeking licensure.
PreK-4
The PDE PECT site provides information about the following certification areas: PreK-4.
www.pa.nesinc.com/PageView.aspx?f=GEN_Tests.html
www.pa.nesinc.com/PageView.aspx?f=GEN_Tests.html
5-6 Add On
Only Available for Candidates Holding PK-4 Certification
See Act 82, grades 5-6 document for additional information.
Only Available for Candidates Holding PK-4 Certification
See Act 82, grades 5-6 document for additional information.
| grades_5-6_add-on_option_for_grades_pk-4_certificate_holders_-_ihe.pdf |
Middle Level, Secondary, PK-12 Areas
The ETS Praxis site provides detailed information about the specific tests you will need to take in order to obtain certification. This site is relevant for Middle Level, PK-12, special education, secondary, and educational specialists.
www.ets.org/praxis/pa/requirements
Open the document below for a listing of all certification tests and pass scores.
The ETS Praxis site provides detailed information about the specific tests you will need to take in order to obtain certification. This site is relevant for Middle Level, PK-12, special education, secondary, and educational specialists.
www.ets.org/praxis/pa/requirements
Open the document below for a listing of all certification tests and pass scores.
| certification_test_and_score_requirements__2_.xlsx |
