Prospective Certificate Candidates

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Embarking on the path to becoming an educator is a momentous decision, and we understand that you likely have a myriad of questions before committing to this transformative journey. We are dedicated to ensuring that you approach our teacher certification program with the same confidence and enthusiasm that we hold for it. As you delve into the details of our teacher certification program, explore this comprehensive FAQ section to unearth the answers you seek. Our commitment to transparency is paramount, and in the event that your specific question is not addressed on this page, feel free to reach out directly, as we welcome any additional inquiries. Your exploration of our teacher certification program is crucial, and we wish you a rewarding and insightful journey ahead!

If you graduated with a bachelor’s degree (or higher) outside of the U.S., you must complete the following steps before we can review your education background:

‍Transcript Evaluationand Translation: Obtain an evaluation of your foreign transcripts from an approved evaluation service. This evaluation must include the following details:
-      Course-by-course evaluation: A breakdown of each course you completed, including its title, content, and credit hours.
-      Equivalency to a US Bachelor’sdegree (or higher): The evaluation should clearly state that your foreign degree is equivalent to a bachelor’s degree or higher in the United States.
-      GPA (Grade Point Average): Your GPA should be calculated based on the evaluation of your grades in each course.
-      Units for each course: The evaluation should specify the units or credit hours assigned to each course.
-      Conferred graduation date: The date when you officially completed your degree program and were conferred the degree.

You must ensure that the evaluation service you choose is recognized by TEA (list of approved service providers).

Once you have obtained the required evaluation and translated transcripts, you may proceed with submitting your application for review.

To assist those seeking an international transfer evaluation, Teach Us has partnered with SpanTran for foreign evaluation processing. Use this designated application link to request your evaluation and enjoy a 10% discount (discount only available through the link). Your evaluation will be directly forwarded to Teach Us.

SpanTran is our recommended international transcript evaluation service. They have created a custom application for Teach Us that will make sure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their application here: SpanTran Application - Teach US

If your degree is from a Country on the list of Exempt Countries who Primary Language is English, you will not be required to take the TOEFL iBT exam (see list below). If you have received a degree outside of the of the U.S. and the Country is not listed on the exempt list, you will be required to take the TOEFL iBT exam.

‍Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT)

‍Below are the minimum score requirements needed for entry into the certification program.

• Speaking 24
• Listening 22
• Reading 22
• Writing 21

To access a list of the countries that have been approved by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) to satisfy the English language proficiency requirement visit: https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/laws-and-rules/sbec-rules-tac/sbec-tac-currently-in-effect/19-230-0011-1.pdf

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