Study.com has announced the launch of its PRAXIS 8000 series test preparation, marking the first test prep available for these exams and the only one created in direct collaboration with ETS, the organization that designs and administers the Praxis exams. The prep courses are now live and fully aligned with the updated ETS PRAXIS Elementary Education Fundamentals exams and the new Flexible Path to Teacher Certification framework.
The new PRAXIS Elementary Education Fundamentals tests are part of ETS's Flexible Path to Teacher Certification, launching Spring 2026. These redesigned assessments reflect current educational standards and practices, introducing a modular testing system that allows candidates to take or retake discrete content sections at their own pace. This approach aims to reduce barriers and increase confidence on the path to licensure.
Through close collaboration with ETS over the past months, Study.com developed the first and only authentic preparatory content specifically for this new testing model. This early alignment ensures candidates preparing for the PRAXIS 8000 series have access to accurate, research-driven materials built expressly for the updated exams. The launch also highlights Study.com's AI-first product development capabilities, leveraging AI combined with subject matter experts and ETS test materials to create top-quality preparation materials on an aggressive timeframe.
ETS's flexible certification pathway reshapes the licensure testing experience by enabling candidates to take smaller, focused portions of the test at their own pace, retake only specific sections needed, and receive diagnostic insights to better target study efforts. With Study.com's aligned prep now available, aspiring educators have access to a comprehensive, structured study solution designed specifically for this modernized assessment model.
According to Adrian Ridner, co-founder and CEO of Study.com, “We are incredibly excited about the continued collaboration with ETS and the PRAXIS team. Together, we're building innovative, aligned preparation solutions that not only support the evolving certification landscape, but most importantly empower future educators. This partnership reflects our broader commitment to working hand-in-hand with exam providers and learners to create accessible, high-quality pathways into the teaching profession.”
Study.com serves tens of millions of learners and educators each month, offering the largest platform of online courses for college credit, certification preparation, and career-aligned degree pathways. The company works with over 11,000 U.S. school districts, colleges, and employers. More information is available at Study.com.
The launch of Study.com's PRAXIS 8000 series prep marks only the beginning, as additional innovations and expanded offerings are on the horizon through the continued collaboration with ETS.
