What is this document? #
The Professional Teaching License is an official document that proves you are qualified to teach in your home country.
Why is this required? #
For the J-1 Teacher Program, you must demonstrate that you meet the professional requirements to teach in your country.
This helps confirm your eligibility to teach in U.S. schools.
What can be used as a Teaching License? #
Option 1: Professional License / Teaching Certification #
If your country issues a teaching license, you must submit:
- A teaching license or certification
- A government-issued teaching credential
📌 Example (Mexico):
Cédula Profesional
Option 2: Alternate Document #
If your country does NOT issue a teaching license, you may submit:
- An official letter
- OR a screenshot from a government or education department website
This document must clearly confirm that no teaching license is required in your country.
Requirements #
Your document must:
- Be official and verifiable
- Clearly show your qualification to teach
- Match your academic background and teaching field
Language requirements #
- Must be in English
- OR include a translation in the same file
📌 Include translator contact information if translated
Important Note #
❗ U.S. teaching certificates do NOT meet this requirement and should not be submitted.
If selected, the certification team will guide you through any required U.S. certifications.
How to submit your document #
Upload your document:
👉 Under Submissions → Documents
👉 Select: Professional Teaching License from Home Country
Common Mistakes (Very Important) #
Avoid these:
❌ Uploading a U.S. teaching certificate
❌ Submitting incomplete or unofficial documents
❌ Missing translation
❌ Document not clearly showing teaching qualification
❌ Name mismatch with other documents
Tips #
- Double-check that your document is readable
- Make sure all information is clear
- Keep naming consistent across all documents
