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PT3

North Carolina alternative route

International Faculty License

Credential rules change. Confirm current requirements with North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Run by
State
Teach while completing
Yes
Max years to complete
5
Website
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Requirements

Bachelor's degreeYes
Bachelor's in the subjectNo
Pedagogy courseworkYes
Credit hoursNo
Minimum GPANo
TestsNo
Employment as a teacherYes
Clinical experienceNo
Professional developmentNo
MentoringYes
Service requirementNo
High-need schoolsNot reported
Shortage areasNot reported
Limited to some grades or subjectsNo
Designed for shortage areasNo

Credential issued

International Faculty License is a license type.

Other requirements

Individuals on a cultural exchange visa who hold at least a baccalaureate degree earned at the equivalent of a regionally accredited institution, meet their countries’ requirements for qualified teachers, and have at least two years of classroom teaching experience may be issued an International Faculty License for a maximum of three years at the bachelor’s level with zero years of experience. With appropriate documentation from the U.S. Department of State, the International Faculty license can be extended for an additional two years under certain circumstances and at the request of the employing LEA or charter school. The International Faculty License is not renewable.

Linked teacher preparation providers

Title II links no providers to this route.

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