International Certificate

A temporary teaching certificate and level designed for educators from countries outside the United States who participate in visiting visa programs (e.g., J-1, J-2). Teachers must have completed at least a bachelor’s degree with a major in the teaching field. The certificate is initially issued for up to 1 year and can be renewed annually for up to 3 years at the request of the employing school district. Renewal is contingent upon the teacher demonstrating content competency, either through a review of official transcript evaluations or by meeting certification examination requirements.