University of Richmond

Tests Needed for Virginia Teacher Certification

Praxis II, VCLA and VRA (elementary only) scores are needed for inclusion in the certification package that is sent to the Virginia Department of Education. When taking the Praxis tests, please have the scores sent to the University of Richmond - code 5808.

The following Praxis or SAT/ACT scores are required to be admitted into the teacher preparation program:

Praxis I

  • Reading (0710) – 178
  • Writing (0720) – 176
  • Math (0730) – 178

SAT

  • Total – 1100
  • Verbal – 530
  • Math – 530

ACT

  • Total – 24
  • Math – 22
  • English & Reading – 46

The following VCLA and Praxis II scores are required for all students to obtain a teaching license in Virginia.  The following VRA scores are required for elementary students to obtain an elementary teaching license in Virginia.

VCLA

  • Reading (091) and Writing (092) Combined – 470

VRA

  • Elementary only (001) – 235

Praxis II

  • Elementary (0014) – 143
  • Art (0133) – 159
  • Biology (0235) – 155
  • Chemistry (0245) – 153
  • English (0041) – 172
  • French (0173) – 169
  • German (0181) – 162
  • Math (0061) – 147
  • Physics (0265) – 147
  • Social Studies (0081) – 161
  • Spanish (0191) – 161