Praxis Information

The Educational Testing Services (ETS)

The Educational Testing Service (ETS) is a non-profit organization that develops, administers, and scores assessments to help people demonstrate their proficiency. ETS's mission is to improve education for all people worldwide by advancing quality and equity in education, and supporting fair and equal access to educational opportunities.

All students must pass the Praxis® Subject Assessment test(s) in all subjects appropriate to their certification areas.

Testing Requirements for Certification in NJ: To obtain certification, candidates must meet New Jersey’s testing requirements.  https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/testing/req/  The link will provide the praxis subject tests required for licensure, endorsement, test code, required test(s), and passing score.

Praxis Core Basic Skills Requirement Update: https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/index.shtml 

*We are aware of changes to the requirements that pertain to the Core Praxis Exam, however there is no change for spring 2025, so please continue to schedule and work towards core passing/completion at this time so there is no delay in your clinical placement.  

To register, schedule, and take exams you will need to create an account with Praxis.  

Please do so here: https://praxis.ets.org/login/sign-in?appid=dicomm 

ETS is committed to reasonable and appropriate accommodations for test takers with disabilities or health-related needs. For information about available accommodations, how to apply for accommodations, registering for tests after accommodations have been approved, and using approved accommodations for subsequent tests, please find all information here: https://praxis.ets.org/test-takers/disability-accommodations.html 

Please use the link below to access the most up to date Praxis Tests Information Bulletin.

https://praxis.ets.org/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ets-praxisLibrary/default/dwd1ed07a0/pdfs/praxis-information-bulletin.pdf

ETS offers FREE test prep resources.  To access materials please go to the website and select the test you would like resources for and provide an email. https://go2.praxis.ets.org/PDF_pdf_interest.html 

Other test prep is available to you, but may require a fee.  Access to those resources can be found here: https://praxis.ets.org/storehome.html 

Not including Kean University as a recipient on your test results may delay processing of your Clinical I and/or Clinical II placement.  If you are unsure if your scores are on file, please consult with your academic advisor and ask them to "check your indicators under your student record in Ellucian CRM Advise."

Kean University: 2517
NJ Department of Education: 7666