Arizona Teacher Certification
Complete guide to teacher certification in Arizona. Find required exams, registration info, salary data, and practice tests.
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Certification Requirements in Arizona
Bachelor's degree, approved teacher preparation program, passing AEPA/NES exam scores, fingerprint clearance card, CPR/First Aid certification.
Exam Costs & Test Day Information
Registration & Fees
Most teacher certification exams in Arizona cost between $90–$200 per attempt, depending on the exam board (Praxis, NBPTS, AACRAO, etc.). Fees typically cover the exam, score report, and official score verification sent to your state certification board.
Register through the official exam provider's website. Many providers offer discounted test registration during certain times of year or for bulk registrations from teacher preparation programs.
Test Day & Format
Exams are offered year-round at testing centers throughout Arizona. Most tests are computer-based and can be scheduled on your preferred date. Plan for 2–4 hours total (including check-in and breaks).
Bring a valid government-issued ID and arrive 15 minutes early. No calculators, notes, or unauthorized materials are permitted in the testing room.
All Available Exams in Arizona
97 exams across 4 exam series.
AEPAAEPA
AEPA General Science (AZ014)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Elementary Education Subtests I and II (AZ041/AZ042)
160 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Elementary Education (01)
100 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA English Language Arts (AZ001)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Geography (AZ032)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Business Education (AZ038)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Economics (AZ035)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Special Education: Speech and Language Impaired (AZ087)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Music (AZ007)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Physics (42)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Professional Knowledge: Secondary (92)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Spanish (AZ023)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA School Library Media Specialist (AZ045)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Foundations of Reading (AZ890)
100 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Earth Science (AZ012)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Special Education (601)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Principal Subtests I and II (AZ281/AZ282)
120 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Early Childhood Education (AZ036)
100 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Adult Education: English Language Acquisition (AZ095)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Reading Endorsement 6–12 (AZ049)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Physical Education (AZ026)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Biology (40)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA History (AZ005)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA German (AZ022)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Essential Academic Skills Subtests I, II, and III (AZ046/AZ047/AZ048)
180 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Chemistry (AZ011)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Political Science / American Government (AZ034)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA ESOL (507)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Adult Education: Mathematics (AZ097)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA English Language Arts (02)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Middle Grades General Science (AZ050)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Secondary (AZ092)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Mathematics (04)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Professional Knowledge — Adult Education (AZ094)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Middle Grades Mathematics (AZ051)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Health (AZ025)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Professional Knowledge: Elementary (91)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Art (AZ006)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Special Education: Visually Impaired (AZ081)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Dance (AZ024)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Middle Grades English Language Arts (AZ049)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Social Science (AZ037)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Physics (AZ013)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Mathematics (AZ004)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Adult Education: English Language Arts (AZ096)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Reading Endorsement K–8 (AZ048)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Elementary (AZ091)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Biology (AZ090)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Special Education: Hearing Impaired (AZ082)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Superintendent Subtests I and II (AZ291/AZ292)
120 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Professional Knowledge — Early Childhood (AZ093)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Chemistry (41)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Social Science (19)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Special Education (AZ086)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA French (AZ021)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Mathematics: Middle Grades and Early Secondary (AZ043)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Theater (AZ008)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Constitutions of the United States and Arizona (AZ015)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Chinese (Mandarin) (AZ020)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Supervisor (AZ295)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Special Education: Early Childhood (AZ083)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Middle Grades Social Science (AZ052)
80 questions·Pass: 240
AEPA Special Education: Severely and Profoundly Disabled (AZ085)
80 questions·Pass: 240
NESNES
NBPTS Mathematics: Early Adolescence
60 questions·Pass: 275
NBPTS Mathematics: Adolescence and Young Adulthood
60 questions·Pass: 275
NBPTS Generalist: Middle Childhood
60 questions·Pass: 275
NBPTS Literacy: Reading-Language Arts / Early & Middle Childhood
60 questions·Pass: 275
NBPTS Social Studies-History: Adolescence and Young Adulthood
60 questions·Pass: 275
NBPTS Library Media: Early Childhood through Young Adulthood
60 questions·Pass: 275
NBPTS Science: Early Adolescence
60 questions·Pass: 275
NBPTS World Languages Other Than English: Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood
60 questions·Pass: 275
NBPTS English as a New Language: Early and Middle Childhood
60 questions·Pass: 275
NBPTS Middle Childhood / Generalist
60 questions·Pass: 275
NBPTS Generalist: Early Childhood
60 questions·Pass: 275
NBPTS Social Studies-History: Early Adolescence
60 questions·Pass: 275
NBPTS Science: Adolescence and Young Adulthood
60 questions·Pass: 275
NBPTS Physical Education: Early and Middle Childhood
60 questions·Pass: 275
NBPTS Music: Early and Middle Childhood
60 questions·Pass: 275
NBPTS English Language Arts: Early Adolescence
60 questions·Pass: 275
NBPTS Art: Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood
60 questions·Pass: 275
NBPTS Music: Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood
60 questions·Pass: 275
NBPTS School Counseling: Early Childhood through Young Adulthood
60 questions·Pass: 275
NBPTS English Language Arts: Adolescence & Young Adulthood
60 questions·Pass: 275
NBPTS Career and Technical Education: Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood
60 questions·Pass: 275
NBPTS World Languages Other Than English: Early and Middle Childhood
60 questions·Pass: 275
NBPTS Art: Early and Middle Childhood
60 questions·Pass: 275
NBPTS Exceptional Needs Specialist
60 questions·Pass: 275
NBPTS English as a New Language: Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood
60 questions·Pass: 275
NBPTS Physical Education: Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood
60 questions·Pass: 275
NBPTS Reading-Language Arts: Early & Middle Childhood
60 questions·Pass: 275
Arizona Teaching Certification — FAQ
How do I get a teaching certificate in Arizona?
Bachelor's degree, approved teacher preparation program, passing AEPA/NES exam scores, fingerprint clearance card, CPR/First Aid certification.
What exams do I need to pass to teach in Arizona?
Arizona requires 97 exam(s) across multiple certification areas. Browse the full list on this page to find the tests relevant to your subject and grade level.
How much do teacher certification exams cost in Arizona?
Exam fees vary by test. Most certification exams cost between $90 and $200 per attempt. Check the individual exam pages for specific pricing.