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Last Update: 09/03/2009

Earn a TN Teacher License Attending a College/University Outside of the U.S.

Applicants for licensure in Tennessee that completed their degrees outside the United States must submit:

1.  Out of Country Application-

     Application for obtaining a Tennessee teaching licenseAcrobat file (.pdf) or call (615) 532-4885 to

      request an application be mailed to you.

  • Original Evaluation - course by course equivalency of your out-of-country

      transcripts.  This information must include the degree equivalency or your academic

      training and an interpretation of all credit earned in terms of United States

      college/university semester hours.  Tennessee recognizes the following evaluation

      services:

3.  Unofficial (copies) transcripts of credit/degrees earned in countries outside the

       United States.

4.  Original Transcripts- credit/degrees earned in colleges/universities in the United

         States

  •  will accept- original transcript from university or issued to student
  • will not accept-photocopies, scanned, grade reports, faxed, etc.

5. Teaching Experience Verification of teaching experience form

    an experience verification formpdf.

6.  Praxis Tests—will be determined if needed based upon the review of your

      application.  To view Tennessee’s required Praxis test, click on the link Praxis Series

      Tests.  If tests are required, the results should be sent to 8190 (our code with praxis)

      along with your social security number.  If you took the NTE (National Teacher

      Exam) or Praxis that are more than 10 years old, enclose a copy with your

      application packet. Note: We will only accept the Designated Institution Score

      Report of Praxis scores submitted by the college/university or directly from

      ETS. 

  • Tests less than 10 years old—we only accept Designated Institution Score Report of Praxis Scores submitted by the college/university or directly from ETS
  • Tests over 10 years old –enclose a copy with your application packet

NOTE: Non United States citizens who are seeking licensure in the State of Tennessee are required to hold a United States social security number. For guidelines and requirements to apply for a social security number access the US Social Security Administration website.