A paper-delivered test, the Braille Proficiency Praxis has two parts:
- a selected-response section assessing test-taker's ability to read Braille
- a performance-assessment section assessing test-taker's ability to produce embossed Braille text from printed text using both a slate and stylus as well as a manual braillewriter
- Test Fee: $156
- Test Time: 4 hours
- Test Code: 0633
The Braille Proficiency Praxis is currently required in Mississippi, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, and West Virginia.
The list of available test centers will be published on September 1, 2025
- Access the Braille Proficiency Assessment Study Companion (PDF) to prepare for your test.
- Your scores will be available in your Praxis account. Find your score reporting date.
- If you feel you didn’t perform to your potential on the test, you can cancel your scores before they’re reported. Once you cancel your scores, they cannot be reinstated. To cancel, contact ETS at praxis@ets.org or 1-800-772-9476 no later than 5 PM U.S. Eastern Time on the Monday following your test date.
Test Date
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Regular Deadline
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Extended Deadline
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Report Date
Friday, December 5, 2025
Friday, April 3, 2026
Friday, July 17, 2026