Listed below is an updated list for English Language Proficiency requirements in the United States. Requirements differ from state to state and may even differ by route or program. In most states only ONE exam is required. Please see routes for more information.
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English Language Proficiency Requirement |
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Arizona |
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Arkansas |
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Delaware |
English Language Proficiency is determined by the employing school system. |
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Georgia |
English Language Proficiency is determined by the employing school system. |
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Indiana |
Visiting Teaching License Only: English Language Proficiency determined by applicant’s home country Ministry of Education and ODE interview. |
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Kansas |
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Kentucky |
Contact teacher programs for exam information. |
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Minnesota |
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North Carolina |
International Faculty License Only: English Language Proficiency is determined by the host program. |
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Ohio |
Visiting International Teacher License Only: English Language Proficiency determined by the home country Ministry of Education and ODE interview. |
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Oklahoma |
There are no English Language Proficiency requirements; however, the school district will make an informal assessment during the application interview. |
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Pennsylvania |
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Rhode Island |
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South Carolina |
International Visiting Teachers Program Only: Program sponsors are required to evaluate the qualifications of their teacher applicants to ensure that their country’s certification criteria are met and that they are proficient in the English language. |
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Texas |
Candidates may complete any of the following: (A) an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States. (B) if an undergraduate or graduate degree was earned at an institution of higher education outside of the United States, evidence must be provided under procedures approved by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) staff that the primary language of instruction was English (C) verification of satisfactory scores on an English language proficiency exam, approved by the State Board for Educator Certification. TOEFL-iBT Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing is an example of such an exam. |
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Utah |