Certification Assessments
Free Test Prep
Free test support sessions are being offered by the Oklahoma Education Association (OEA).
U.S. Naturalization Test
Starting August 1, 2025, anyone applying for their initial Oklahoma teaching certification will be required to complete a U.S. Naturalization test. This does not apply to anyone certified before August 1st. Individuals who are subject to this test will be sent the information upon receipt of their application.
Required Reading Assessment
The Foundations of Reading (FOR) assessment is now required for all individuals seeking standard certification in Early Childhood, Elementary, or Special Education.
Note: The ORT will remain available through EPPs until June 30th, 2026.
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)
or - 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
- Assessment of Professional Knowledge (APK) as of 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.
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