Praxis Social Studies
This page provides access to all the key info you need as a Praxis Social Studies: Content Knowledge (5081) test-taker, including 2025 exam dates, testing center locations, fees, registration info and prep resources.
You can view our free Praxis Social Studies Study Guide for a concise, bullet-pointed listing of exactly which topics appear on your exam. You can also take our free Praxis Social Studies Practice Test to see your current likelihood of passing and a breakdown of your individual strengths and weaknesses.
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| Praxis Social Studies Quick Facts | |
| Test Content: | US History, World History, Government/Civics/Political Science, Geography, Economics, Behavioral Sciences |
| Number of questions: | 130 selected-response questions |
| Time to complete: | 2 hours |
| Passing score: | Varies by state (scaled score) |
Praxis Social Studies Overview
The Praxis Social Studies Content Knowledge (5081) exam is a test required by many states for credential candidates planning to teach at social studies at a secondary school level. It is a single, computer-delivered test that includes questions from six content domains.
The content categories are US History, World History, Government/Civics/Political Science, Geography, Economics, and Behavioral Sciences.
The test consists of selected-response questions only and consist of no more than 60 percent knowledge, recall and recognition questions, and no less than 40 percent higher-order thinking questions.
2025 Praxis Social Studies Testing Costs*
Below is an overview of the 2025 Praxis Social Studies (5081) testing fees for computer-based testing.
| Service | Fees |
|---|---|
| Registration | $130 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 Social Studies Test Dates*
Computer-based testing for the Praxis Social Studies (5081) exam is available by appointment. Alternatively, online-proctored testing is offered remotely.
| Praxis Social Studies (5081) Test Dates | Results Release Dates |
|---|---|
| 7/30/25 - 7/31/25 | 8/5/25 |
| 8/1/25 - 8/5/25 | 8/8/25 |
| 8/6/25 - 8/7/25 | 8/12/25 |
| 8/8/25 - 8/12/25 | 8/15/25 |
| 8/13/25 - 8/14/25 | 8/19/25 |
| 8/15/25 - 8/19/25 | 8/22/25 |
| 8/20/25 - 8/21/25 | 8/26/25 |
| 8/22/25 - 8/26/25 | 8/29/25 |
| 8/27/25 - 8/28/25 | 9/2/25 |
| 8/29/25 - 8/31/25 | 9/5/25 |
*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.
Free Tools to Help You Get Started
Not sure how you’ll perform on the exam? Start by viewing our free Praxis Social Studies Study Guide to get a concise overview of exactly what subject matter will appear on your exam, then take our free, full-length Praxis Social Studies Practice Test with diagnostics to see your overall likelihood of passing and identify any areas in which you may need to improve.
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