International Teacher Certification

1. INTERNATIONAL TEACHER CERTIFICATION & SCHOOL ACCREDITATION www.americanboard.org

2. International schools often seek individuals certified through an American based education program such as ours.  Our program offers candidate services, exams, online coursework, practice exams and more! WHY TEACHERS OBTAIN CERTIFICATION As a teacher certification is a crucial rung on the ladder to success. Certification indicates that you reach the highest professional benchmarks, and pursuing certification tells employers that you are committed to your own professional development and that you will go above and beyond to provide your students with the highest quality education. www.americanboard.org

3. TEACH INTERNATIONALLY WITH AMERICAN BOARD American-based education institutions are internationally known for their high standards and ability to produce world class educators. International schools often seek teachers certified through American-based education institutions such as American Board, which provides a structured and proven path to teacher certification.  HOW IT WORKS American Board’s program includes robust tutorials and study materials all developed by more than 700 field experts including university professors, published researchers, and experienced teachers. Because the program materials are so comprehensive, program completion requires no additional university coursework www.americanboard.org

4. TO EARN AN AMERICAN BOARD TEACHER CERTIFICATION: 1. Select the grade and subject area you want to teach and enroll in American Board’s certification program. 2. Use American Board’s signature materials to study for your two required exams, a subject area exam and a pedagogy exam that assesses the skills and knowledge required of the teaching profession. 3. After you have passed both exams, submit to American Board your transcript and background check for approval. 4. Receive your American Board certification and begin teaching! www.americanboard.org

5. WHY SCHOOLS PURSUE ACCREDITATION In the United States K-12 school accreditation is a cornerstone of the educational quality control process. K-12 accreditation in the United States mirrors the accreditation process used in its institutions of higher education and serves as a quality assurance indicator for graduates. Accreditation in the United States is undertaken by individual schools and school districts. Accreditation demonstrates to the larger community that the educational organization is committed to rigorous self-evaluation and meets the standards of excellence established and accepted by peer institutions. An accredited school or school system is committed to continuous quality enhancement. Students in accredited schools also benefit from the reciprocity of credits, courses, and grade level placements throughout the world. www.americanboard.org

6. AMERICAN BOARD INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION American Board’s international accreditation process is an effective way to standardize and improve the education being provided by individual schools. Implementing American Board’s international accreditation program ensures that schools are effectively managed, deliver world class curriculum standards, and provide continuous quality improvement for teachers and staff. Further, American Board International Accreditation is a stamp of approval that indicates a school’s graduates are prepared to meet the demands of university or the 21st century workforce. www.americanboard.org

7. AMERICAN BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION OF TEACHER EXCELLENCE 1123 Zonolite Road, Suite 29, Atlanta, GA 30306 877-669-2228 www.americanboard.org