Information for Out-of-State Applicants
The following information is designed to assist out of state
applicants in learning more about teacher certification in
Illinois and in preparing an application for a certificate.
Please note that transcript evaluation for professional certificates
is available only to individuals who have (1) Completed a
state approved education program for the certificate sought;
or (2) Hold a valid and comparable certificate from another
state or territory.
In order to become certified in Illinois, individuals must
complete a state approved certificate preparation program
(or hold a valid and comparable out-of-state certificate),
meet all coursework and testing requirements, and meet all
other requirements detailed in Illinois statute and rules.
 Types
of Certificates
Application
Checklist
Testing
Requirements
Certification
Tests Taken Out of State
Provisional
Certificates
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