Testing is only required for the initial license*.  There are two types of testing provisions that could appear on your license, those for State-mandated and competency testing.  All provisions must be removed within three years from the date the license is issued. 

State-mandated testing 

Provisions of Nevada School Law, Nevada Constitution, and U.S. Constitution must be satisfied by achieving a minimum 70% passing score on approved examinations. 

Information regarding State-mandated testing can be found at University of Nevada, Reno web site.

Alternatively, you may satisfy State-mandated provisions by taking appropriate course work from the list of approved providers (pdf)

Competency Testing 

Nevada utilizes Educational Testing Service (ETS) for administration of The Praxis Series competency testing.  The Praxis Series website provides the latest testing and registration information (sample test questions, testing dates, testing locations, accommodations for non-native speakers and those with disabilities, fees, etc.) and news.

Visit The Praxis Series website and select Nevada from the drop down menu for a comprehensive list of tests required and passing scores.   

NOTICE: Effective 2/16/08, Nevada has added subject assessment testing for the area of Early Childhood Education. Two tests will be required: 0021 – Education of Young Children and 0022 – Early Childhood: Content Knowledge. These tests will be no-fault scoring for the first year. These tests might not appear in Nevada’s section of the Praxis website until their next update.

If you provide ETS with your Social Security Number AND our recipient code, R8670, on the Registration Form the Nevada Department of Education can receive your test scores electronically.   If your registration form is incomplete or incorrectly filled out, it will be incumbent upon you to submit an original score report to our office. 

The Testing Exception Bulletin provides possible exemptions from testing. 

Testing is only required in one endorsement area.  In some instances, more than one test could be required for an endorsement area.  The option exists to take test(s) for either your major or minor endorsement.  However, it might be to your advantage to consider testing in the minor endorsement area for purposes of becoming a Highly Qualified (HQ) Teacher under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act.  Your employer can provide you information regarding becoming HQ. 

* Applicants who have been licensed in Nevada as a Substitute (only) or those who hold a Business and Industry license might be required to take Praxis II tests if they qualify for a regular teaching license at a future date.


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