Requirements/Alabama
Elementary Teacher in Alabama.
Three content subtests plus the pedagogy test.
- Exams
- 4
- Passing scores
- 157 · 154 · 158 · 160
- Certificate
- Elementary Education (K-6)
The exams you have to pass
In the order most candidates take them.
01
Praxis Elementary Education Three Subject Bundle: Mathematics5903
Pass157
02
Praxis Elementary Education Three Subject Bundle: Social Studies5904
Pass154
03
Praxis Elementary Education Three Subject Bundle: Science5905
Pass158
04
Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT): Grades K-65622
The pedagogy test, matched to your grade band.
Pass160
What people get wrong
Each of these costs a candidate either money or a test date.
- Alabama uses the 5901 Three Subject Bundle, not the 5001 Multiple Subjects battery most states use. The three subtests are scored separately at 157, 154 and 158.
- Alabama requires a Principles of Learning and Teaching test for every teaching field, matched to the band: K-6 and P-3 take 5622 at 160, 6-12 takes 5624 at 157, and 4-8 and P-12 candidates choose either.
Required, but not an exam
- A bachelor’s degree
- An approved educator preparation program, traditional or alternative
- Alabama background clearance and application through the ALSDE certification system
Now go pass them.
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Start with your examVerified 2026-08-04 against Alabama State Department of Education certification testing and the ETS Praxis Alabama requirements. Certification rules change by state board vote. Confirm with the state before you register for a test.