Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology National Examinations

The national examinations in audiology and speech-language pathology assess beginning practitioners' understanding of essential content and current practices.

Candidates testing in 2026 will take the Praxis examinations through ETS.
Beginning January 11, 2027, the examinations will be administered by PSI as the National Audiology Examination™ and the National Speech-Language Pathology Examination™.
The examination questions, format, content areas, structure, and passing standards will not change.

Use the links below to find out why the exams are used as a requirement for state credentialing and ASHA certification, what the passing scores are for purposes of ASHA certification, how the exams are developed, what content is covered, and more.

Preparation for National Examinations
Preparation materials for taking the audiology and speech-language pathology exams.

Registration for National Examinations
How to register for the exams and important registration details to remember.

National Examination Scores and Score Reports
Learn how the exams are scored and the types of score reports received by candidates and academic programs. Review the results of previous test-takers in the National Summary Reports for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.

Preparing Candidates for the National Examination
Strategies and resources for faculty and academic programs to help prepare candidates for the national exams.

Contact Information
Locate the appropriate contact information for ETS and ASHA for further assistance.

Which Exam Process Applies to Me?

The examination itself is not changing, but registration and test administration depend on when you plan to test.

Already registered with ETS? If you are registered for a Praxis examination but need to test after January 11, 2027, your eligibility will transfer to PSI so you can schedule and test there.

	Testing in 2026	Testing in 2027
Exam Name	Praxis Examination in Audiology or Praxis Examination in Speech-Language Pathology	National Audiology Examination or National Speech-Language Pathology Examination
Test Vendor	ETS	PSI
Registration	Register with ETS	Register with PSI
Testing Dates	Testing is available through December 26, 2026	Testing begins January 11, 2027
Exam Content and Format	Same exam content, questions, format, content areas, and structure	Same exam content, questions, format, content areas, and structure
Passing Standard	Same passing standard	Same passing standard
Program/State Score Access	ETS Data Manager	ETS Data Manager

Update on ASHA Exams

On January 11, 2027, the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology PRAXIS® examinations and the examinations for the Audiology Assistant and Speech-Language Pathology Assistant certification programs will transition to PSI, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Educational Testing Service (ETS). The exams will be known as the following:

National Audiology Examination
National Speech-Language Pathology Examination
National Audiology Assistant Examination
National Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Examination

The PRAXIS® exams will continue to be available through ETS until December 26, 2026. The assistant certification examinations will continue to be available through Prometric through January 15, 2027.

Because ETS already has an established relationship with PSI, this will be a smooth transition for everyone involved, including exam candidates, academic programs, and state licensure boards.

Transition to PSI

Examinations and Exam Content Will Remain the Same

The passing points on the examinations will remain the same.
The ASHA-certified volunteers who create the examinations will continue under PSI’s leadership.
ETS Data Manager will continue to support academic programs and licensure boards in verifying the results of their students/graduates and applicants for licensure.
The PRAXIS® practice tests will continue to be available.
The examinations will still be offered both in person, at over 400 secure test centers, and online through PSI’s live remote proctoring system.

What to Expect Next

The application to register for the National Audiology Examination and National Speech-Language Pathology Examination through PSI will open on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Assistant certification program applicants who want to test in 2027 will be able to schedule a 2027 test date beginning in late December 2026.
Candidates with an unused test voucher will receive instructions and timing details for the transfer to PSI as the transition date approaches.

If you have any questions, please reach out to exams@asha.org. We appreciate your partnership and support throughout this transition.