Praxis Information

Welcome to the Praxis Information page. Our hope is to provide you with information to aid in registering and preparing for the Praxis tests.

The Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST®) measure basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics and include multiple-choice questions and an essay question on the Writing test. The tests are designed to evaluate whether you have the academic skills needed to prepare for a career in education. These tests are offered in computer-based and paper-based formats.

To register for Praxis I computer-based tesing, please call Prometric Testing Center in Florence at 843-667-3227. Not only will you register and pay your fees through them, they will work with you to arrange a testing appointment that meets your schedule. If you live out of state or in another area of the state, there are other testing sites available on the ETS link below.

Praxis II Subject Assessments measure knowledge of specific subjects that K–12 educators will teach, as well as general and subject-specific teaching skills and knowledge. These tests are available in paper-based format only and are offered on pre-scheduled dates throughout the year.

To register for paper-based testing for Praxis I or Praxis II, please consult the ETS link listed below. There you will find a form you may print and mail in with your fee, or you may register online and pay with a credit or debit card. If you want to apply for a fee waiver, you must take the paper-based tests. If you need help with knowing which tests to register for, consult the second website, SC Required Exams. If you need further assistance after consulting these sites, please call the Department of Education at 843-383-8131.

For Praxis help, consult the last two websites listed below.

Praxis Fundamentals has full length tests to help prepare you for the three parts of Praxis I and the Praxis II Content tests. The only Praxis II test not addressed is Early Childhood. At the end of each test, you will be given extremely helpful feedback on questions answered incorrectly. To find a list of all the tests offered, scroll to the bottom and click "Order Tests." This is a paid service.

Learning Express Library has full length tests for Praxis I as well as the content portions of the Elementary and Early Childhood Praxis II tests. You will also find a section for college students that has tests and courses designed to improve skills like: math and reasoning; reading comprehension; vocabulary and spelling; and writing and grammar. To find a list of the Praxis tests offered, type "Praxis" into the search box. To find a list of the skills tests, click on "College Students" listed in the Learning Centers. This is not a paid service.