Governor Phil Murphy • Lt. Governor Tahesha Way

Teacher Candidate Basic Skills Requirement

Regulations for the limited certificate of eligibility (CE) and limited certificate of eligibility with advanced standing (CEAS) require the passing of a New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE)-approved test of basic skills. Currently, the only approved test is the Praxis Core Academic Skills with passing scores as follows:

  • Reading: 156
  • Math: 150
  • Writing: 162.

Candidates Who Passed the PPST/Praxis I Prior to June 2014

If a candidate completed and passed the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST/Praxis I) prior to June 2014, the NJDOE will accept passing scores on those exams to satisfy the basic skills requirement.

Passing scores on the PPST are as follows:

  • Reading: 175
  • Math: 174
  • Writing: 173

Report Scoring

Limited CE and limited CEAS candidates are responsible for ensuring official test scores are sent to the NJDOE. Official Praxis Core scores must be reported directly to the NJDOE using the Designated Institution (DI) code R7666.

Note: If you choose to have your scores expedited to the NJDOE, it does not mean the evaluation of your credentials will be expedited as well. Review the Test Requirements for Certification in New Jersey for additional educator assessment guidance.