Introduction
Professional Training, Testing and Research Services (U) Limited is delighted to announce an extraordinary new opportunity for aspiring educators. Together with our esteemed partner agencies abroad, we proudly present the Teacher Certification Program, now available through us, designed to open doors to a rewarding teaching career in the United States.
This opportunity is perfect for those who desire to immerse themselves in a vibrant educational environment where their skills and knowledge will shape young minds and inspire future generations. The program is not just a pathway to obtaining a prestigious certification; it is a transformative journey that promises professional growth, cultural enrichment, and the invaluable experience of living and working in the United States.
To embark on this incredible journey, candidates must meet the following initial criteria:
- Educational Excellence: Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher with first-class or second upper-class honors from a recognized institution. Interested graduates who meet this criterion should complete and submit this expression of interest form.
- English Proficiency: Demonstrate proficiency in English by excelling in the TOEFL iBT exam. Interested candidates who meet criterion (1) above will register for the TOEFL iBT exam with us.
All interested eligible candidates are encouraged to seize this opportunity to start or elevate their teaching career and make a lasting impact. For more detailed information and to start your journey toward an exciting future filled with limitless possibilities, please get in touch with us now!
The Journey & Time Estimates
- (TC1) Demonstrate equivalence of U.S college/university graduate: 2 weeks
- (TC2) Prepare for and pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT exam: 2-4 weeks
- (TC3) Get enrolled into the Teacher Certification Program: <1 week
- (TC4) Receive guidance on areas of certification available to teach based on academic credentials: 1 week
- (TC5) Select area of certification, prepare and take subject exam (s): 4-8 weeks
- (TC6) Commence and complete 150-hour introductory courses: 4-8 weeks
- (TC7) Get recommendation for employment, prepare and attend job interviews: 1 week to 8 weeks
- (TC8) Get job offer, line up paid internship: 1 week to 6 weeks
- (TC9) Receive guidance on collecting United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) documents (proof of credentials) for School District (IDS): 2 weeks
- (TC10) Get attestation letter from the relevant Educator Certification Board that the candidate meets the requirements to teach in the U.S: <1 week
- (TC11) Work with the school to apply for visa (H -1B): >=12 weeks
- (TC12) Travel to the United States
- (TC13) Complete 30 hours of field observations (15 in person, 15 online): <1 week
- (TC14) Begin nine month internship with certification program supervision: 9 months (36 weeks)
- (TC15) Complete remaining 150 hours of Educator Certification Board curriculum: 4-8 weeks
- (TC16) Prepare and pass Pedagogy and Professional Responsibility (PPR): 4-8 weeks
- (TC17) Get teacher’s license
