The Office of Educational Quality and Accountability (OEQA), a separate agency of state government, is authorized by law to develop and administer the competency-based teacher tests. Two assessments are currently required for Oklahoma teacher certification: a subject area test and the professional education assessment. 

For information about which test to take, contact the Office of Teacher Certification. For test content information and registration, visit the websites below and contact the testing company directly for further information.

Subject Area Tests

• OSAT (Oklahoma Subject Area Tests)
• Praxis subject area tests
  • Praxis Bridge is offered to teacher candidates when they've come close to—but not quite reached—a passing score on an eligible Praxis exam. Read more here. 
  • Free After 3: If you’ve taken the same test three times, you may be eligible for free retakes. Read more here.

Professional Education Assessment

• APK starting June 3rd, 2025
• Formerly the PPAT (2019-2025) and OPTE (1999-2021)
  • Note: The professional education assessment (APK/PPAT/OPTE) is not required for a stand-alone certificate in School Counseling, Speech-Language Pathologist, School Psychologist, or School Psychometrist.

Other Resources

• Out of State Test Review
• Master's Degree Comparability Review