How to Register for the ParaPathways Assessment
Registration happens through your online ETS account at parapro.ets.org. You choose one or both modules, pick a Prometric test center or at-home testing, and pay $75 for the full assessment or $37.50 per module.
You register for the ParaPathways through your ETS account at parapro.ets.org: choose Reading and Writing (5758), Mathematics (5759), or both, pick a Prometric test center or at-home testing, select a date, and pay $75 for both modules or $37.50 for one. The whole process takes about 15 minutes if you have your information ready. Appointments are available year-round, so you are not waiting on fixed test windows. This guide walks through each step, plus rescheduling rules, fees, and accommodations. Read the steps below before you open the ETS site.
Step-by-step registration
Create or log in to your ETS account
Go to parapro.ets.org and create an ETS account, or log in if you already have one. Enter your legal name exactly as it appears on your government-issued ID. A mismatch between your account name and your ID can block you from testing. Set up your account before you plan anything else.
Confirm your state or district requirement
Check your state’s passing score requirement before you pay. States and districts set their own cut scores, and some require only one module. Some school districts also administer the exam directly to their staff or candidates. Ask the district HR office first so you do not pay $75 out of pocket for a test they would have arranged.
Choose your modules
Select Reading and Writing (test code 5758), Mathematics (test code 5759), or both. Reading and Writing has 51 questions in 85 minutes; Mathematics has 36 questions in 60 minutes. You can book both in one appointment or schedule them separately. Pick the combination your district actually requires.
Choose test center or at-home delivery
Decide between a Prometric test center and at-home testing with remote proctoring. The listed fee is the same for both options. At-home testing has environment requirements, including a quiet private room, a webcam, and stable internet; the exam day guide covers those in full. Choose the option you can realistically meet, then move to scheduling.
Pick your date and time
Select an available date and time from the calendar. Appointments run year-round, and you set the schedule when you book rather than waiting for a test window. Test center slots depend on your local Prometric location, so popular times fill first. Pick a date that leaves you enough study runway.
Pay and confirm
Pay $75 for both modules or $37.50 for a single module, then review your confirmation screen. Check your name, module selection, delivery option, date, and time before you close the page. ETS emails a confirmation; save it. Add the test date to your calendar the same day.
When are ParaPathways test dates?
Appointments run year-round, not on a fixed handful of national test dates. You pick any open date and time during booking, at a test center or at home. Availability varies by location: smaller markets may have only a few Prometric seats open each week, while at-home slots tend to be more flexible, so book 2 to 4 weeks ahead for a test center seat on a specific day. The timing mistake that actually costs people money runs the other way: they book a date that sounds comfortably far off, start studying late, then pay the $40 fee to push it back. Take the free free practice test first, see how much ground you have to cover, then pick a date that gives you that runway.
How to reschedule or cancel
Act at least 3 days before your test date, not counting test day. A Tuesday test means acting by the end of Friday. Miss the deadline and you forfeit the full fee.
Canceling within that window makes you eligible for a 50% refund, and a $40 rescheduling fee is often cheaper than canceling and rebooking. Handle both through your ETS account or ETS customer service, and set a reminder 5 days out so you never miss the cutoff.
Testing accommodations
ETS provides testing accommodations for candidates with disabilities or health-related needs. Common examples:
- Extended testing time
- Extra or longer breaks
- Screen magnification
Apply and receive ETS approval before you schedule your test. The review takes several weeks, so start the paperwork well ahead of your target date, because you will need documentation of your condition and the specific accommodations requested. Once approved, they attach to your appointment automatically.
Frequently asked questions
Can I register for just one module?
Yes. You can register for Reading and Writing (5758) or Mathematics (5759) alone for $37.50, or take both together for $75. Some states and districts only require one module, and retakers only need to rebook the module they did not pass. Confirm your requirement before choosing.
How much does registration cost?
The full assessment with both modules costs $75. A single module costs $37.50. The listed fee is the same whether you test at a Prometric center or at home with remote proctoring. Rescheduling adds a $40 fee, and a timely cancellation returns 50% of what you paid.
Can I take the ParaPathways at home?
Yes. During booking, you can select at-home testing with remote proctoring instead of a test center, at the same listed fee. Your setup must meet ETS requirements, including a quiet private room, a working webcam, and stable internet. The exam day guide explains the full at-home checklist.
What if I need to change my test date?
Reschedule through your ETS account or ETS customer service at least 3 days before your test date, not counting test day. ETS charges a $40 rescheduling fee. If you cancel instead, doing so within the same 3-day window makes you eligible for a 50% refund.
Do I need to register through my school district?
Sometimes. Some districts administer the ParaPathways directly to their staff or candidates and handle scheduling themselves. Ask your district HR office before you register and pay on your own. If your district does not administer it, register yourself at parapro.ets.org.
Where do you take the ParaPathways?
You have two places to take it, and you choose during booking. The first is a Prometric test center: hundreds operate across the United States, and you pick the location nearest you from the calendar at parapro.ets.org. The second is at home, with a remote proctor watching through your webcam. Both cost the same listed fee. Test centers suit anyone without a quiet private room or reliable internet, while at-home testing saves the drive if your space meets the requirements in the exam day guide. Some school districts also administer the test on site to their own candidates, so ask your HR office first.
Before your test date arrives, see exactly where you stand.
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