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What are these documents? #
Letters of Recommendation are official letters that describe your performance, teaching skills, and professional character.
They help U.S. schools understand how you work as a teacher.
Why are these required? #
These letters provide external validation of your teaching experience and help strengthen your application.
How many letters do you need? #
You must submit at least:
- One letter from a supervisor (principal, coordinator, director)
- One letter from a colleague (teacher or coworker)
What must the letters include? #
Each letter must include:
- Your full name
- Your role as a teacher
- Description of your teaching performance
- Professional strengths
- Classroom impact
- Signature of the person writing the letter
- Contact information
Format requirements #
The letter must:
- Be on official letterhead OR include an official stamp
- Include a signature
- Be dated during the current academic year
Language requirements #
- Must be in English
- OR include a translation in the same file
How to request your letters #
- Contact your supervisor and a colleague
- Explain the purpose of the program
- Share the template (recommended)
- Ask them to include specific examples
- Make sure the letter is signed and completed
How to submit your letters #
Upload them under:
👉 Submissions → References
inside your application portal.
Common Mistakes (Very Important) #
Avoid these:
❌ Submitting only one letter
❌ Letters without signature
❌ Missing contact information
❌ Very short or generic letters
❌ Letters not written for teaching context
❌ Uploading without translation
