Initial Requirements


ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicants must:

  • Meet the qualifications for teaching in their home country or legal residence, AND the U.S. host school state

  • Have a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in Education

  • Have a minimum of 2 years teaching or related professional experience

  • Be of good reputation and character

  • Be working as a teacher at the time of application

  • Be proficient in English, using the following minimum benchmarks as a guide:

          • TOEFL - 84 overall

          • IELTS - Band 6 or higher

          • PTE Academic - 55 overall

J1 SPONSOR APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Completed Online Application and materials

  • A copy of participant's passport including prior visas to the US + 1 passport size photo (2x2)

  • Two (2) reference letters within the last 12 months

  • A copy of degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree

      • One (1) letter from a school administrator on official letterhead, where participant taught full-time that acknowledges that they are willing to take part in a cross-cultural activity (i.e. virtual exchange)

      • One (1) letter from a colleague on letterhead that attests to participant's good reputation and professionalism

  • Proof of qualification to teach in home country (i.e. licenses/certificates with English translation)

  • Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE)

DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR FCE AND LICENSE APPLICATION

Teacher's Board Exam Report (LET or PBET)

Copy of College/Graduate School Diploma/s and/or Certificate of Completion

Copy of PRC ID (Teacher's License)

Original Transcript of Records (1 set) in University official sealed envelopes

Certificate/s of Employment

Certification that you are currently teaching (AND for at least two years)

Resume

Medical Clearance

NBI Clearance

Police Clearance

Letters of Good Moral Character from three (3) references

NOTE:

Teach-USA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or. any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on J1 visa qualifications and US school district's employment qualifications.