National Examination Registration
Registration procedures for the National Audiology Examination™ and the National Speech-Language Pathology Examination™ depend on when you plan to test.
- Candidates testing through December 26, 2026, should register for the Praxis Examination in Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology through the Educational Testing Service (ETS).
- Candidates planning to test beginning January 11, 2027, can register and schedule the audiology or speech-language pathology national exams directly through PSI starting November 3, 2026.
Registration for 2026 Testing
The Praxis Examinations are available through ETS test centers and live remote proctoring until December 26, 2026. Register directly with ETS for the test date and location that best meets your needs.
- The Praxis II™: Subject Assessment in Audiology is offered as a computer-based test (5343)*
- The Praxis II™: Subject Assessment in Speech-Language Pathology is offered as a computer-based test (5331)
Scheduling Your Examination
Candidates for the Praxis at Home can register online or by phone at 800-772-9476. Test is available 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Pacific Time, 7 days a week. The examinations are available at in-person test centers during published test windows. Consult ETS Center Testing for more information and test center procedures.
Registration for 2027 Testing
The National Examinations in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology are available to register and schedule through PSI starting November 3, 2026. Testing will begin January 11, 2027.
Are you already registered with ETS? If you're registered for the Praxis Examination but don't test in 2026, your eligibility will be transferred to PSI.
Scheduling Your Examination
Candidates who complete the application process through PSI can select either in-person testing at a PSI test center or live online proctoring. Both in-person and online testing are available continuously with no defined testing windows.
Candidates who require testing accommodations may apply for these as part of the scheduling process.
Score Reports
When scheduling a test appointment, candidates may designate up to five entitles to receive their exam results Score recipients may include state licensing boards, educational programs, etc.
Application Documentation
Candidates must submit documentation demonstrating current enrollment in or graduation from a graduate or doctoral program in audiology or speech-language pathology.
Acceptable documentation includes one of the following:
- Transcript showing the candidate's full name, student ID, issuing institution, graduate or doctoral program/major, and evidence of either current enrollment or degree conferral date. Unofficial or student copies are acceptable.
- Registrar-issued entollment letter identifying the candidate and institution, and confirming current enrollment in the applicable graduate or doctoral program/major. The letter must include the date issued and list the issuing official.
- Diploma showing the candidate's full name, issuing institution, and a graduate or doctoral degree in audiology or speech-language pathology.
All documentation must be complete, legible, and unaltered. Additional documentation may be requested if the candidate's enrollment, program level, or program/major cannot be verified from the materials submitted.
Important Details to Remember
Background Information Questionnaire
Complete all four pages of the registration form, including the section on background information. It is recommended that you complete the three questions identified with asterisks (e.g., identify the highest education level that you have attained to date).
Attending Institution(s) or A-Code
Find the code preceded by an RA identifying the institution where you received your graduate education in Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology and enter the code number on the registration form (e.g., for Auburn University, RA0007 – enter 0007).
Designated Score Recipient(s) or R-Code
Find the code(s) preceded by an R or RA for up to three institutions that you designate to receive your exam score and enter the code number(s) on the registration form.
- For ASHA certification, exam results must be sent directly to ASHA from ETS (select code R5031 and enter 5031).
- It is recommended that you have your score sent to your academic institution (e.g., for Auburn University, RA0007 – enter 0007).
- Select a state licensing board, if appropriate (e.g., for the Alabama State Board of Examiners for SLP/Aud, R7003 – enter 7003).
A fourth score recipient can be designated on the registration form in the section, Other Passing Score Information. To designate this, select a state/agency from State Requirements (e.g., for Maryland 7403 – enter 7403).
Major Field and Certification Field
- Audiology Code 701
- Speech-Language Pathology Code 705
General Registration Information
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