Virginia Praxis Test Info
This page provides access to all the key info you need as a Praxis test-taker in Virginia, including 2025 exam dates, testing center locations, fees, registration info and prep resources.
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Taking the Praxis in Virginia
Educators seeking licensure in Virginia may be required to take certain Praxis exams. The specific tests required may depend on various factors, such as the grade level and subject candidates plan to teach. Testing requirements and passing scores are determined by the Virginia State Board of Education.
To learn more about the current Virginia Praxis testing requirements, please visit the official testing service website at https://www.ets.org/praxis/va.
Virginia Praxis Testing Center Locations*
Below is a list of Virginia testing centers that offer computer-based testing for the Praxis.
IMPORTANT: Do not go to your testing center location until you have registered for the exam and scheduled your testing appointment. For information on how to register and schedule a testing appointment, please visit the official Praxis testing service website at www.ets.org/praxis.
| City/Zip | Virginia Praxis Testing Center Location |
|---|---|
| Abingdon (24210) | Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, STN14791A, One Partnership Drive |
| Alexandria (22304) | Brainseed Testing Center, STN15047A, 205 S. Whiting Street |
| Alexandria (22304) | Brainseed Testing Center, 24252, Brainseed Testing Center |
| Annandale (22003) | Evergreen Academy, STN14494A, 7700 Little River Turnpike |
| Annandale (22003) | Northern Virginia Community College - Ced, STN11742A, 7630 Little River Turnpike |
| Bristol (24202) | Bristol - Lee Highway, APCN-5174, 2426 Lee Highway |
| Centreville (20121) | Ivy Christian College, STN15344A, 13890 Braddock Rd. |
| Charlottesville (22903) | University of Virginia, 02131, University of Virginia |
| Chesapeake (23320) | Hampton Roads - Chesapeake, APCN-4709, 660 Independence Parkway |
| Chesapeake (23320) | Hampton Roads - Chesapeake, APCN-0059, 660 Independence Parkway |
| Emory (24327) | Emory and Henry Coll, 02218, Emory and Henry Coll |
| Fairfax (22031) | Ivy Christian College, STN14386A, 9401 Mathy Drive |
| Falls Church (22046) | Washington DC - Falls Church, APCN-5365, 800 W. Broad St. |
| Falls Church (22046) | Washington DC - Falls Church, APCN-0028, 800 W. Broad St. |
| Glen Allen (23059) | Richmond - Glen Allen, APCN-5115, 11547 Nuckols Road |
| Glen Allen (23059) | Richmond - Glen Allen, APCN-5112, 11547 Nuckols Road |
| Harrisonburg (22807) | James Madison University, STN14629A, Ashby Hall (basement) |
| Herndon (20170) | Nextec Inc., STN15172A, 205 Van Buren Street |
| Lynchburg (24506) | Liberty University, 02235, Liberty University |
| Lynchburg (24515) | Liberty University, STN14902A, 1971 University Boulevard |
| Lynchburg (24502) | Lynchburg - Timberlake Road, APCN-4723, 8116 Timberlake Rd. |
| Midlothian (23114) | Peak Institute, STN15144A, 1 Park West Circle |
| Norfolk (23529) | Old Dominion University, STN14801A, 1262 W. 43rd St. |
| Norfolk (23508) | Old Dominion University, 02174, Old Dominion University |
| Radford (24141) | Radford University, 02209, Radford University |
| Richmond (23298) | Virginia Commonwealth University, 02159, Virginia Commonwealth University |
| Richmond (23230) | Global Institute of Technology Services, STN14670A, 1311 High Point Ave. |
| Roanoke (24016) | Roanoke Higher Education Center, STN15040A, 108 N. Jefferson Street |
| Roanoke (24016) | Roanoke Higher Education Center, 19513, Roanoke Higher Education Center |
| Roanoke (24018) | Roanoke - Electric Road, APCN-4718, 2727 Electric Rd. |
| Sterling (20166) | American Test Centers, STN15056A, 21495 Ridgetop Circle |
| Virginia Beach (23452) | C and L Solutions Testing Center, STN15256A, Mount Trashmore, Office Park |
| Winchester (22601) | Shenandoah University, 02115, Shenandoah University |
| Wise (24293) | University Virginia at Wise, 02217, University Virginia at Wise |
*This information is subject to change. All test-takers should visit the official Praxis website at www.ets.org/praxis to confirm testing center locations, fees, registration, and testing requirements before enrolling.
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