Certification

To see the basic requirements for becoming a teacher, visit Becoming a Classroom Teacher in Texas on the Texas Education Agency website.

Educators seeking certification in Texas must apply for a review of credentials.

Application Information

• Create a TEA Online Account
• Complete application and pay $180 non-refundable fee
• Submit official transcripts from all universities and colleges
• Submit copies of all certificates, front and back
• Important Note for Educators with Student Services or Administration Certification: If you hold a stand-alone certificate in student services or administration but do not hold a classroom teaching certificate, you will need to submit documentation of two years of acceptable school experience in the area of your certificate. Acceptable documentation should be sent in the form of an official school service record.

One-Year Certificate

Educators who have completed the review of credentials and are found to be eligible may be issued a One Year Certificate.During the one year period of this nonrenewable certificate, the educator must complete all appropriate tests.

Standard Certificate

Once all Texas requirements are completed, educators may apply online for a Standard Certificate

Educators who have been issued a standard certificate or credential from another country outside of the United States and its territories must apply for a review of their out-of-country credentials.

For more information, visit the Texas Education Agency webpage -- Certification Based on Credentials from another Country.

Application Instructions

• Create a TEA Online account
• Apply for the review of out-of-country credentials and pay a $180 non-refundable fee
• Mail in the required documents

One Year Certificate

Educators who have completed the review of credentials and are found to be eligible may be issued a One Year Certificate. During the validity of this nonrenewable certificate, the educator must complete all appropriate tests. Acceptable proof of Oral English language proficiency must be established before being eligible for a certificate.

Standard certificate

Once all Texas requirements are completed you will apply online for a Standard Certificate. Acceptable proof of Oral English language proficiency must be established before being eligible for a certificate.