The Praxis Principles of Learning & Teaching (PLT): Grades K-6 (5622) exam is a test required by many states for credential candidates. It is a single, computer-delivered test that includes questions from five content categories.
The content categories are Students as Learners; Instructional Process; Assessment; Professional Development, Leadership, and Community; and Analysis of Instructional Scenarios.
The test consists of selected-response and constructed-response questions related to case histories.

2025 Praxis PLT Testing Costs*
Below is an overview of the 2025 Praxis PLT (5622) testing fees for computer-based testing.
Service |
Fees |
Registration |
$156 test registration fee |
Change to test center or date |
Additional $40 fee |
Phone Registration |
Additional $35 fee |
Additional score reports |
$50 per report |

2025 Praxis PLT Test Dates*
Computer-based testing for the PLT (5622) exam is available by appointment. Alternatively, online-proctored testing is offered remotely.
Praxis PLT (5622) Test Dates |
Results Release Dates |
6/30/25 - 7/26/25 |
8/15/25 |
8/4/25 - 8/30/25 |
9/19/25 |
9/1/25 - 9/27/25 |
10/17/25 |
10/6/25 - 11/1/25 |
11/21/25 |
11/3/25 - 11/22/25 |
12/12/25 |
12/1/25 - 12/27/25 |
1/16/26 |
12/29/25 - 1/31/26 |
2/20/26 |
2/2/26 - 2/21/26 |
3/13/26 |
3/2/26 - 3/28/26 |
4/17/26 |
3/30/26 - 4/25/26 |
5/15/26 |
5/4/26 - 5/30/26 |
6/19/26 |
6/1/26 - 6/27/26 |
7/17/26 |
6/29/26 - 7/25/26 |
8/14/26 |
8/3/26 - 8/29/26 |
9/18/26 |
*This information is subject to change. All test-takers should visit the official Praxis website at https://www.ets.org/praxis to confirm fees, registration, and testing requirements before enrolling.