Required Exams Due Dates
Target Semester | Due Date |
Winter 2027 | August 17th 2026 |
Fall 2027 | February 19th, 2027 |
All education students are required to take PRAXIS, Literacy, and Google exams. Contact the Content Area Program with questions or concerns.
How to Prepare for Exams & Praxis
We strongly recommend that you complete all exams before Student Teaching Interviews.
1. Research Praxis Exams
2. Schedule Praxis Exams
3. Take & Pass Praxis Exams
4. Literacy Exam Requirements
5. Google Exam Requirements
Research Praxis Exams
Students are responsible to research, understand, and register for their own PRAXIS exams.
State PRAXIS Requirements
Additional PRAXIS Information
If you are unsure which PRAXIS exam to take, first contact your program director. If you are still unsure after speaking with your program director, Sister Grimmett is also available as a resource to help clarify PRAXIS requirements.
Be aware that PRAXIS requirements may change at any time. Make sure you are taking the correct and most current test.
NOTE: If you are having trouble registering for the exam due to technological issues, we cannot help you register. You will need to contact the testing agency, ETS.
State PRAXIS Requirements
Additional PRAXIS Information
If you are unsure which PRAXIS exam to take, first contact your program director. If you are still unsure after speaking with your program director, Sister Grimmett is also available as a resource to help clarify PRAXIS requirements.
Be aware that PRAXIS requirements may change at any time. Make sure you are taking the correct and most current test.
NOTE: If you are having trouble registering for the exam due to technological issues, we cannot help you register. You will need to contact the testing agency, ETS.
Praxis Study Supports
Praxis Study Supports
Schedule Praxis Exams
Research State PRAXIS Registration Information.
Find test dates & test centers for State PRAXIS Exams.
Note: When scheduling your Praxis exam, please ensure you select Brigham Young University-Idaho as a score recipient.
Find test dates & test centers for State PRAXIS Exams.
Note: When scheduling your Praxis exam, please ensure you select Brigham Young University-Idaho as a score recipient.
Take & Pass Praxis Exams
If you are interested in possibly having your PRAXIS Exam fees waived, please review the following instructions and fill out the form linked in the instructions below.
PRAXIS Fee Waiver
ONLINE OPTIONS:
BYU-Idaho offers limited on-campus PRAXIS testing dates. These exams are administered in the BYU-Idaho Testing Center. When scheduling your PRAXIS exam, available on-campus dates will appear if they are being offered at that time.
Please note that BYU-Idaho does not offer on-campus PRAXIS testing year-round, and dates are limited. Students are responsible to check available testing dates when registering.
If you plan to take your PRAXIS exams during your off-track, the PRAXIS website will display additional in-person testing locations.
To better prepare candidates to use classroom technology, we require all education majors to obtain certification in the Google Certified Educator Level 1 program. After completing the exam, candidates will receive a certificate of completion by email within a 72 hour period. Email the certificate to studentteaching@byui.edu. We encourage all candidates to obtain their certification as soon as possible to be able to better apply the technology to practicums and assignments throughout their program.
PRAXIS Fee Waiver
ONLINE OPTIONS:
- Many Praxis exams can be taken on-line through a proctored situation set up by the testing agency, ETS.
- Testing at home offers more availability of testing dates.
BYU-Idaho offers limited on-campus PRAXIS testing dates. These exams are administered in the BYU-Idaho Testing Center. When scheduling your PRAXIS exam, available on-campus dates will appear if they are being offered at that time.
Please note that BYU-Idaho does not offer on-campus PRAXIS testing year-round, and dates are limited. Students are responsible to check available testing dates when registering.
If you plan to take your PRAXIS exams during your off-track, the PRAXIS website will display additional in-person testing locations.
To better prepare candidates to use classroom technology, we require all education majors to obtain certification in the Google Certified Educator Level 1 program. After completing the exam, candidates will receive a certificate of completion by email within a 72 hour period. Email the certificate to studentteaching@byui.edu. We encourage all candidates to obtain their certification as soon as possible to be able to better apply the technology to practicums and assignments throughout their program.
- All PRAXIS Exams and BYU-Idaho exams must be taken and passed as a prerequisite to Student Teaching.
- PRAXIS Exams must be taken and passed by mid-term prior to your target Student Teaching semester.
- PRAXIS scores are emailed to candidates.
- As a recommendation, save your PRAXIS results as soon as you are given your scores. There is a significant fee to access your PRAXIS scores from ETS after a year has passed.
Literacy Exam Requirements
Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Assessments (ICLA) Requirements
All education majors are required to take and pass the Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Assessments (ICLA).
Required Exams by Major
Important Details & Deadlines
Cost & Location: These exams are completely free and are administered through Canvas.
Deadline Policy: You must pass all required exams by the deadline for your desired student teaching semester. Failure to meet your semester's deadline will result in removal from the student teaching roster.
Please plan ahead, check your Canvas dashboard for exact exam dates, and give yourself plenty of time to study and pass.
All education majors are required to take and pass the Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Assessments (ICLA).
Required Exams by Major
- ELED, ECSE, & SPED: Literacy 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5
- Secondary Education: Literacy 2, 4, & 5
Important Details & Deadlines
Cost & Location: These exams are completely free and are administered through Canvas.
Deadline Policy: You must pass all required exams by the deadline for your desired student teaching semester. Failure to meet your semester's deadline will result in removal from the student teaching roster.
Please plan ahead, check your Canvas dashboard for exact exam dates, and give yourself plenty of time to study and pass.
Google Educator Certification Program
To better prepare candidates to use classroom technology, all education majors are required to obtain Google Certified Educator Level 1 certification.
We strongly encourage you to complete this certification as soon as possible. Getting certified early will help you effectively apply these digital tools to your practicums, lesson plans, and assignments throughout your program.
Key Exam Information
How to Submit Your Certification
Google Certification Level 1
Cost: $10.00
Time: 180 minutes
We strongly encourage you to complete this certification as soon as possible. Getting certified early will help you effectively apply these digital tools to your practicums, lesson plans, and assignments throughout your program.
Key Exam Information
- Open Resource: The exam is open-resource. You are welcome to use any digital resources, notes, or guides to help you answer the questions.
- Purpose: The goal is for you to confidently navigate, understand, and utilize the digital resources available to educators.
How to Submit Your Certification
- Wait for your results: After completing the exam, you will receive a digital certificate of completion via email within 72 hours.
- Forward the email: Once you receive it, email a copy of your certificate to studentteaching@byui.edu.
Google Certification Level 1
Cost: $10.00
Time: 180 minutes