Visiting International Teacher License

Licensure Requirements

Candidates must have completed both of the following:

• The US equivalent of a bachelor’s degree; and
• A traditional educator preparation program. Note that candidates may be hired to teach either of the following:
  • The grade levels and subject areas of the educator preparation program they completed, or
  • Their native language.

Candidates should review the list of available teaching licenses before completing the online application. 

• Candidates must comply with all U.S. Federal J-1 Visa requirements.
• Note that Teacher Program candidates must have prior teaching experience, per federal and state teacher exchange program requirements.

• All candidates must have current background checks on file with the Ohio Department of Education.
• Candidates must be issued a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN) in order to submit background checks through a participating Ohio WebCheck facility for licensure.

The international teacher license will be issued only at the request of an employing Ohio school or district to international citizens who have been hired to teach via a teacher exchange program or other recruitment effort. Licensure applications must be approved by the employing school or district e-signer before they will be processed by the Department for issuance of the license.

• Candidates must provide an official course-by-course evaluation of their international university transcripts from an Ohio Department of Education approved international credential evaluation service with their online application for the license.
• Candidates should review the Instructions for Submitting Transcripts and short video tutorial before uploading transcripts.

Extensions

Visiting international teachers who wish to continue teaching in an Ohio school or district beyond the three-year validity period of the license may request a two-year extension (approval of both the employing Ohio school or district and the U.S. Department of State are required). Applicants must provide sufficient evidence of their J-1 Visa extension with the online application to extend their visiting international teacher license.

Application Instructions

• Access your OH|ID account.
• Click Educator Licensure and Records (CORE).
• Complete the online application for the Visiting International Teacher License – 3 Year from your CORE Dashboard.
• See the CORE User Manual for complete instructions.

Related Links

• FAQs about the Online License System
• Fees for Licensure Applications

Last Modified: 11/3/2023 9:38:01 AM