Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) Reminders - Primary and Middle Childhood Education Licensure Test Order

Sep 29, 2026

Guidance for Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) licensure preparation outlines the required test order to satisfy Xavier University and Ohio Department of Education expectations. For Primary Childhood Education, it specifies which OAE subtests to pass before student teaching, includes edTPA completion during student teaching, and requires OAE Foundations of Reading before the licensure application. For Middle Childhood Education, it lists subject-specific middle school OAE tests and notes that two subject-area tests must be completed before student teaching, supported by practical study tips.

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Primary Childhood Education

Required OAE subtests and edTPA order

Middle Childhood Education

Subject test requirements before student teaching

Tips

Study planning and registration guidance

Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) Reminders Be sure you know the order in which you should take the Ohio Assessments to meet Xavier University requirements for licensure. Our requirements are based on those of the Ohio Department of Education. Each university decides whether their candidates for licensure will complete all or a portion of the required tests prior to student teaching. See the following for the Primary and Middle Childhood Education requirements. Primary Childhood Education: • OAE Elementary Education Subtest 1 \#018 and Subtest 2 \#019 ( a new test is under development) *Pass prior to student teaching • edTPA-Completed during student teaching (current passing score for Ohio is 37) • Pass OAE \#090, Foundations of Reading prior to licensure application (this test also under review) Middle Childhood Education: Middle School Subject Tests as indicated by chosen concentrations: • Middle Grades English Arts-OAE \#028 • Middle Grade Mathematics-OAE \#030 • Middle Grades Science-OAE \#029 • Middle Grades Social Studies-OAE \#031 *Two subject area tests must be passed prior to student teaching. • edTPA-Completed during student teaching (current passing score for Ohio is 37) • Pass OAE \#090, Foundations of Reading prior to licensure application (this test also under review) Tips • Stay up to date on required OAE testing and learn more about test content, dates, registration deadlines, waivers, special needs, etc. go to [http://www.oh.nesinc.com/](http://www.oh.nesinc.com/) . • If you plan to obtain a license in another state, be advised that while Ohio is reciprocal with 37 states, additional tests are often required. It is in your best interest to take the required tests in advance of making applications to states other than Ohio. • The website [http://www.oh.nesinc.com](http://www.oh.nesinc.com is your best)[ is your best](http://www.oh.nesinc.com is your best), first source for a study guide for any of the tests. Go to “tests at a glance” and print the material you find there. It will include a list of all the subjects covered on a given test. • Highlight all the topics about which you feel knowledgeable. • With another color, highlight the topics for which you believe you will need a refresher. This should be encouraging. 􀀀 • Find a friend (or not) with whom you can study and talk about which courses the material was covered in and which textbooks you might consult. Try to start this a few months prior to the actual test. • On test day, be very conscious of the clock. You must divide the test into segments time-wise and pace yourself so you may complete thetest.

FAQs

What tests must Primary Childhood Education candidates pass before student teaching?

Candidates must pass OAE Elementary Education Subtest 1 (#018) and Subtest 2 (#019) before student teaching (with #019 noted as under development).

When is edTPA completed for both Primary and Middle Childhood Education?

edTPA is completed during student teaching, with the current passing score for Ohio stated as 37.

Which Middle Childhood Education OAE tests are required before student teaching?

Candidates must pass two subject area tests before student teaching, chosen from OAE Middle Grades English Arts (#028), Mathematics (#030), Science (#029), or Social Studies (#031).

Sep 29, 2026

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