Testing Information
Praxis Licensure Tests
- To see the specific tests required for Kansas licensure, Licensure Requirements.
- To register for these tests and to get additional information regarding test dates and locations, Where to Take Your Praxis Test.
- A minimum of one Subject Area Assessment is required for each teaching endorsement. It is recommended these tests be taken the semester prior to student teaching or toward the end of the last semester of the program (for graduate endorsement areas).
Test Score Reporting
- A test taker may designate up to four score recipients as part of their initial registration with ETS. After registration, candidates may send additional score reports for $50 each.
- Kansas is an Automatic Reporting State which means if a candidate takes a Praxis test in Kansas, the score report will automatically be sent to the Kansas State Department of Education. If you test in another state, you should choose KSDE as a score recipient. Everyone planning to complete a FHSU education program, should choose FHSU as a score recipient.
Testing Resources
Special Services
- Contact FHSU Testing Services for specific questions related to the registration process/testing facilities - Testing Services or 785-628-4125.
- Fee waivers
You’re eligible for a fee waiver only once during a testing year, and there are a limited number of waivers available per test date and per institution. All requests are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
To be eligible, you need to meet the following criteria:- You're receiving financial aid.
- You’re enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and can provide a current Enrollment Verification Certificate (contact Kerry Schuckman to request: kschuckm@fhsu.edu). (You’re ineligible if you have a master’s or a doctoral degree.)
- You can provide the last year's FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) that shows an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $3,000 or less.
- You’re required to take a Praxis test by an authorized score recipient.
- Content Test Appeal Application - This is available for those who have completed an initial Kansas teacher preparation program and have taken and failed the content test at least twice. Must be either currently employed in a teaching position under a Temporary License with a Kansas school district or was employed previously by a Kansas school district willing to assist with the application process. Contact KSDE at 785-291-3371 for more information.
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Praxis Bridge Assessment – Available only for the Elementary Education 7003, 7004 and 7005 series Praxis tests. Allows a test taker that has scored within 1 SEM of the Kansas passing score (generally 5-9 points) to take and pass a 45 minute module instead of retaking the Praxis test. If you qualify, you will be contacted by ETS after completion of your non-passing test.
- Accommodations are available for students with disabilities or health-related needs (register 6-8 weeks in advance). Candidates can email their documentation and request certain accommodations through their Praxis account.
- Extended time is available for students whose primary language is not English (must register 3 weeks in advance). Qualified students receive 50% additional time.
- Score reports are available for 10 years as of July 2017. Test takers should keep a copy of their score report as FHSU does not keep a copy.
Test Preparation Resources:
- Free Interactive Practice Test (IPT) available with every ETS test registration - Praxis Test Prep Materials.
- 240 Tutoring provides testing resources for these Kansas subject areas. You can sample a free practice test at 240 Tutoring.
- If you would like to subscribe to the full study guide at the discounted FHSU rate of $25/month, scan QR code here Praxis QR Code Discount Flyer.