United States · Teacher certification testWhat’s on the Spanish Praxis test?
| Section | What you do | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Listening practice (not scored) | 6 questions | 10 min |
| 1. Listening with Cultural Knowledge | 36 multiple-choice questions | 50 min |
| 2. Reading with Cultural Knowledge | 39 multiple-choice questions | 50 min |
| Writing practice (optional, not scored) | 1 practice task with the character toolbar | 5 min |
| 3. Writing | 3 written tasks | 50 min |
| 4. Speaking | 3 spoken tasks | 15 min |
Listening and reading count for 26% each, cultural knowledge 12%, writing 18% and speaking 18%. The listening and speaking sections use audio.
Can you take other Praxis tests in Spanish?
No. If your primary language isn’t English, you may get 50% more testing time instead: ETS calls this a PLNE accommodation, and it isn’t offered for language tests like 5195.
Scores
In ETS’s 2025-2026 score guide the median on 5195 was 176, and the middle half scored 162 to 187. Your state sets the passing score.
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Sources: ETS and 3 more. Checked October 2026.
- ETS: Spanish: World Language (5195) ↗
- ETS: Study Companion, Spanish: World Language (5195) (PDF) ↗
- ETS: 2026-27 Praxis Information Bulletin (PDF) ↗
- ETS: Understanding Your Praxis Scores 2025-2026 (PDF) ↗
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