Praxis

The Praxis is required in the state of Missouri for teacher certification. There are multiple Praxis exams available. 

Preliminary Registration and Checklist 

• Plan Ahead: For strategic planning, review the test availability for test centers and/or at home to give yourself time to prepare and avoid last minute cramming. 
• Online Registration FAQ: Review our comprehensive Online Registration FAQ (PDF). It’s your go-to resource for answers to common questions about the registration process.
• The Praxis® Tests Information Bulletin: You’ll find a wealth of information on registration policies, procedures, refunds, and retakes. Download the Information Bulletin (PDF) for a complete guide. **UPDATE: Policy Update Notice (Posted March 2024): Starting June 1, 2024, for any test taker attempting Speech-Language Pathology (5331) or Audiology (5343) via live remote proctoring (LRP) (i.e. At-Home Testing), no breaks, whether scheduled or unscheduled are permitted. Any test taker taking an unscheduled break during an LRP session will immediately invalidate their test, not be eligible for a refund and must wait twenty-eight (28) days before their next attempt. Breaks that abide by the exam and test center policies (including those pursuant to a test taker's approved accommodation) will continue to be permitted at in-person test centers.
• State Testing Requirements: Check your state’s testing requirements to determine which specific test(s) you need.
• At-Home Testing: Explore whether your chosen test is available for at-home administration. Familiarize yourself with the requirements for testing in the comfort of your own space.
• Name Consistency: When registering, ensure that your name matches exactly what’s on your primary ID. Mismatched names can lead to testing woes and forfeited fees.
• Valid ID: Review the ID requirements. Your primary ID must be acceptable and valid.

Rescheduling, Canceling, and Refunds

• Reschedule or Cancel: Log in to your Praxis account or give ETS Customer Service a call. Do this at least three days before your test date, excluding the test day itself. This ensures you won’t forfeit your fee.
• Refund Eligibility: If you cancel your test at least three days before the scheduled date, you may qualify for a 50% refund of your test fees. The remaining portion covers processing your registration and securing space at the test center.

Register Online

• Sign into your Praxis account or create an account.
• Check your State Requirements or Find Tests & Prep to find the test(s) you need to take.
• Add up to four tests to your cart and checkout.
• Select your options for testing At Home testing (if available) or at a Test Center.
• When you schedule your test, you will receive a free Interactive Practice Test with your registration.
• Note: You will be able to select your free score recipient after you schedule your test.

Accommodations

Testing accommodations are available for test takers who meet the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) disability requirements. Accommodations are approved through ETS; see their Disability Accommodations page for more information. 

Test Dates at Missouri State University

The Praxis is currently offered 1 - 2 times per month. Test dates are partly determined by ETS availability restrictions and may change without notice.

Contact Us

If you have additional questions, please contact us at 417-836-6417 by phone or testingcenter@missouristate.edu,