Out-Of-Country License (Practitioner License) (TN)
Description
Applicants seeking licensure must meet all requirements and assessments and have at least completed a teacher program that is equivalent to one in the state.
License Valid for 3 years
Employment: Not Required
State Information
State: Tennessee
Contact Name: Office of Educator Licensing
Contact Phone: 615-532-4885
Contact Email: Education.Licensing@tn.gov
For more information please visit the state website: http://www.tn.gov/education/section/licensing
Notes
Non-United States citizens seeking licensure in the State of Tennessee are required to hold a United States social security number.
Minimum Academic Background
In most states, teachers must have a minimum academic background for certification.
The following is required for this route:
BA Degree + Completed State Approved Teacher Education Program
Prior Certification: Must Hold Current (STATE) Certification
Notes
As of 2016, No Basic Skills Exams Required
Teacher Preparation
In most states, teachers are required to complete training in education methods through a teacher program.
The following is required for this route:
State Approved Teacher Education Program
Student Teaching
Exam(s):
Content Language and English Language Proficiency
In most states, teachers are required to submit evidence of content language proficiency and English language proficiency through coursework, exams, or degree evaluations.
The following is required for this route:
Exam(s): Exams are language specific.
- ACTFL OPI, WPT
Arabic, Greek (Modern), Japanese, Russian - Praxis II (Chinese-Mandarin, French, German, Latin, Spanish)
Accept Scores from Out of State
Notes:
ACTFL OPI and WPT only for Arabic, Greek, Japanese, Russian
Verification of acceptable experience in a Pre K-12 school must be submitted on the Experience Verification Form (if applicable).
Praxis Series II Tests — the need for testing will be determined upon the review of the application. If tests are required applicant will be notified.
Applying to the State
In most states, teachers must apply to the state Individually or through their local School District, or Teacher Program Institution. Requirements for the application are outlined below:
Application Submission: Individual
Form at: http://www.tn.gov/assets/entities/education/attachments/ed2034_lic-1.pdf
Form Mailing Address:
Tennessee Department of Education
Office of Educator Licensing
710 James Robertson Parkway
12th Floor Andrew Johnson Tower
Nashville, TN 37243
Copy of Academic Transcripts: Required
Copy of International Teaching License/Certificate/Credential: Required
Not Accepted
Copy of International Records: Required
Transcript Evaluation Required
URL: http://langcred.org/resources/transcript-evaluation/?fwp_agency_accepted_by_states=tennessee
Background Check
Required
Varies by District
Renewal: Renewable
Notes:
Contact the employing school district for information and pricing on required fingerprinting and background check.
Out-of-Country licenses are issued for 5 years. If an applicant teaches in a Tennessee public school system for 3 years on one of these licenses and receives a positive local evaluation, he/she may advanced to the Professional License.
You may download and print this route.
Published On: 3/31/2017 4:43:15 PM