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The Praxis ESOL test

The Praxis ESOL test is English to Speakers of Other Languages (5362): 120 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours, $130, with listening questions throughout. ETS says it measures the basic linguistic and teaching knowledge you need to teach ESOL in elementary or secondary schools.

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Updated October 2026 · Written from official sources, listed at the bottom of this page

What’s on the Praxis ESOL test?

CategoryQuestionsShare
Foundations of Linguistics2218%
Foundations of Language Learning2622%
Planning and Implementing Instruction2823%
Assessment and Evaluation1815%
Culture1311%
Professionalism and Advocacy1311%
ETS: Study Companion, English to Speakers of Other Languages (5362) (PDF) ↗ETS: ESOL (5362) ↗

ESL or ESOL?

On ETS’s test list the test is called English to Speakers of Other Languages (5362), so search for that name or code. States use their own names for the license: New Jersey, for example, calls it English as a Second Language, and ETS lists it among New Jersey’s fields that are exempt from a Subject Assessment.

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Scores

In ETS’s 2025-2026 score guide the median ESOL score was 175, and the middle half of test takers scored 165 to 184. Your state sets the passing score.

ETS: Understanding Your Praxis Scores 2025-2026 (PDF) ↗State requirements →

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