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AEPA Principal Subtests I and II: Study Guide
Exam facts
- Exam
- AEPA Principal Subtests I and II
- State / jurisdiction
- Arizona
- Credential area
- School principal
This assessment has separate components. Their formats, testing times and practice resources are listed below; there is no combined diagnostic on this page.
Content outline by component
Each component has its own framework and study guide. Content-area percentages describe that component, not the full assessment.
AEPA Principal Subtest I (181): outline and study guide
- Visionary Leadership, Collaboration, and Educational Contexts (50% of this component)
- Fiscal and Operational Management and Legal/Ethical Guidelines (50% of this component)
AEPA Principal Subtest II (281): outline and study guide
- Instructional and Organizational Leadership (100% of this component)
Exam components
AEPA Principal Subtest I (181)
50 selected-response questions; 2 written performance assignments · 210 minutes testing time
AEPA Principal Subtest II (281)
50 selected-response questions; 2 written performance assignments · 210 minutes testing time
Publisher sources
Checked November 7, 2026. Content areas and weights come from the exam framework; administrative details come from the publisher test pages.
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