Educator Certification: Testing Information
Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments
Use the button below to visit the Pearson AEPA/NES website. This site allows you to register to take an exam, provides exam information, and exam study guides as well as more information such as your testing history and results.
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Before registering for an exam, it is recommended that applicants review the requirements for approved subject areas, the certificate, or endorsement they are seeking. There are several ways to meet exam requirements for both the professional knowledge or subject knowledge exams.
Equivalent out-of-state exams may be accepted if reported to and determined to have met the "Pass" status by the other state. It is recommended for first-time educators seeking initial certification in Arizona to sit for Arizona exams if the exam requirements are not waived as detailed in the appropriate requirement document.
Click on the titles below for helpful information about Arizona Educator Exams.
Required Arizona Educator Exams and Out of State Equivalents
- List of Required Arizona Educator Exams
- Arizona Out of State Exam Equivalents by State, including PRAXIS and edTPA.
- Form to verify a passing score of an out-of-state equivalent exam.
Exam Information and Preparation
- AEPA/Pearson offers both free and paid exam information and preparation materials.
Accessing Personal Testing History and Results
- To view your testing history, reported as PASS or FAIL, one should create an account or log in at Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments (AEPA).
- To request a copy of your score report, visit the Request a Copy of Your Score Report page on the AEPA/Pearson website.
- If you took your exam in 1999-2000, AEPA/Pearson will not have these results.
- You will need to request a verification of these exams by using our online Contact Form.
- Include your full name and educator identification number (EIN). You may find your EIN by searching for your public certification information via the Arizona Department of Education Public Portal Search or by logging in to My Certification Portal.
- Only exams from 1999-2000 may be verified by the ADE.
Degree List for Waiving Subject Knowledge Exam / Qualifying for Subject Matter Expert
This degree matrix document outlines all of the degrees and recommendations accepted by the Board to qualify or not qualify for:
- the Subject Matter Expert Certificate; or
- a subject matter exam waiver by degree.
Journey to Becoming an Educator
Journey to Becoming an Educator Home Page
- Decide what you want to teach: PreK-12 Certification Requirements.
- Find a pathway that works for you: Pathways for Educators.
- Research a program that fits your pathway: Educator Preparation Programs.
- Complete your program.
- Complete professional exams: Testing Information for Certification.
- Apply for your certificate: Submit Your Certificate Application.