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Experienced Teacher from Outside U.S.

If you are interested in providing bilingual instruction, foreign language instruction, or cultural enrichment only, you may qualify for a Sojourn Credential.
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Unchecked check box Earn a recognized university degree by meeting one of the following requirements: Earning a bachelor's degree at a regionally-accredited university in the United States **OR** Providing official original documents for the evaluation of transcripts from a university outside the United States. Use this verification process, if you have a bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university, or advanced degrees, or other coursework to be considered for a teaching credential. Read the [Foreign Transcript Evaluation leaflet](http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf) from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for more information on exactly how to complete this requirement.
Unchecked check box Provide documentation for a minimum of three years teaching experience.

Important Notes:
Your requirements may vary depending on how many years of teaching experience you can document and the results of your transcript evaluation. If you have questions, contact the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) at credentials@ctc.ca.gov or the CTC Web siteIcon indicating a URL to an external Web site.
While bilingual abilities are beneficial, the ability to read, write, speak and understand English is required. You must be legally eligible to work in the United States. (This means that you must be a: U.S. citizen, or a legal resident with a Social Security Number or an Individual Tax Identification Number).
The Credential/License from Another Country Webpage gives related information.

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