Initial Requirements

Be qualified to teach in a primary or secondary school in their home country or last country of legal residence.

Be currently working as a teacher in their home country or country of legal residence at the time of application, or, if not currently teaching, meet the eligibility requirements by having:

• Completed an advanced degree within the past 12 months, and

• At least two years of full-time teaching experience within the past eight years.

Hold a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree in education or the subject they plan to teach.

Have at least two years of teaching or related professional experience.

Meet the licensing or certification requirements of the U.S. state where they will teach.

Be of good character and professional standing.

Intend to teach full-time at an accredited U.S. primary (including pre-kindergarten) or secondary school.

• Pre-kindergarten teachers must teach full-time and only in language immersion programs.

Have sufficient English language proficiency.