Tests Required by West Virginia
Important Notice
West Virginia does not permit the use of the Praxis Bridge to add an endorsement through the content exam option. For more information see West Virginia Department of Education Adding and Endorsement website found at https://wvde.us/certifications/applications/form-8c
Find your certification area below to determine which test(s) you need to take. For test preparation materials, select the “View test details” link. If you are ready to register, you may add up to 4 tests to your cart before continuing on to scheduling.
Please ensure that you visit the West Virginia Department of Education Certification webpage to confirm which test(s) are required for your certification. It is your responsibility to register for the correct test(s).
Elementary Education
Licensure area
To be certified in
You need to take
Early Childhood Education
Preschool Education (PreK)
No Praxis test required
Secondary Education
Licensure area
To be certified in
You need to take
Secondary Education
Dance (5–Adult)
No Praxis test required
Driver Education (9-Adult)
No Praxis test required
Reading Education (5-Adult)
No Praxis test required
All Grades
Licensure area
To be certified in
You need to take
All Grades
Instructional Technology (PreK-Adult)
No Praxis test required
Dance (PreK-Adult)
No Praxis test required
Student Support Personnel
Licensure area
To be certified in
You need to take
Student Support Personnel
School Nurse (PreK-Adult)
No Praxis test required
Social Services and Attendance (PreK-Adult)
No Praxis test required
Speech Assistant (PreK-Adult)
No Praxis test required
Tests required for all licensure areas
Tests required for specific licensure areas
See also links to other Praxis web pages and resources
For more information about educator requirements in West Virginia:
- West Virginia: Certification website
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