Teaching & Education
There are 4 teaching & education credentials in the TestPrepPilot directory: 4 national certifications awarded by a single body, and 0 licences issued by individual state boards across 0 states.
Praxis, state teacher licensure, school leadership and early-childhood credentials.
- Credentials
- 4
- Specialisms
- 4
- National
- 4
How do the main teaching & education credentials compare?
Verified figures for 4 of the national teaching & education credentials, drawn from each awarding body's published material. Fees change — confirm with the body before you book.
| Credential | Awarded by | Exam fee | Length | Pass mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators: Combined (5752) | ETS | $150 combined (or $90 per subtest taken separately) | ~4.5 hours (275 minutes) for all three subtests | Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report |
| Praxis Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) | ETS | $180 combined (or $64 per subtest taken separately) | 4 hours 35 minutes (four separately timed subtests) | Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report |
| Praxis Mathematics: Content Knowledge (5165) | ETS | ~$130-160 | 150 minutes | Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report |
| Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K-6 (5622) | ETS | ~$130 (confirm the current fee at ets.org/praxis) | 2 hours | Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report |
Praxis Core & Basic Skills 1 credential
Praxis Elementary & Early Childhood 1 credential
Praxis Mathematics & Science 1 credential
Praxis Pedagogy & Middle School 1 credential
Frequently asked questions about teaching & education credentials
How many teaching & education credentials are there?
There are 4 teaching & education credentials in the TestPrepPilot directory: 4 national certifications awarded by a single body, and 0 licences issued by individual state boards across 0 states.
How much do teaching & education exams cost?
Across the 4 national teaching & education credentials we have verified fee data for, exam fees run from $130–$180. Renewal, membership and study-material costs are additional and vary by awarding body — each guide breaks out its own full cost table.
Do you need a certification to work in teaching & education?
None of the 4 credentials in this field is a state-issued licence — all 4 are national certifications awarded by a professional body. That usually means the certification is not legally mandatory, but employers, insurers or clients may require it as a condition of the work.
Which teaching & education credential should you start with?
Start with the one your target employer or state board names. The most widely recognised national options in this field are Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators: Combined (5752), Praxis Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001), Praxis Mathematics: Content Knowledge (5165) — each has a full guide with eligibility rules, fees and a week-by-week study plan.
How often do teaching & education requirements change?
Fees are revised most years and eligibility rules change whenever a state legislature or awarding body acts. Every guide on TestPrepPilot links to the primary regulatory source it was verified against, and the "Sources" section is the authoritative place to confirm current figures before you book.