Information for Non-US Citizens and Degrees from outside the US

If your degree is from outside the US, you will be required to take the TOEFL.

The TOEFL® (Test of English as a Foreign Language™) covers all facets of English proficiency, including a test of spoken English. TOEFL iBT (internet based) measures reading, listening, speaking and writing skills and takes approximately 4.5 hours. It is offered on computer 30-40 times a year at test centers throughout the world.

The following score requirements are necessary for entry into the program:

If you graduated from a Non-U.S. College / University you must have your foreign transcripts evaluated and translated before we can begin reviewing your educational background. Graduates of institutions within the United States are exempt and do not need this evaluation.

The Evaluation must be “course by course”, equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s Degree, and include the following information:

**If your transcript name is different from your Teachworthy application name, please email transcripts@teachworthy.org to alert us.

Approved Service Providers (must use a TEA approved Service provider)

Teachworthy has a working relationship with SpanTran evaluation company. You may use this application to apply for your international transcript evaluation: SpanTran Application for Teachworthy. The application comes with a discount and will be sent directly to Teachworthy free of charge.

If you would like to use a different provider, a complete list of providers known to the Texas Education Agency as following the standards of recognized national organizations of foreign credential evaluators may be found on the TEA website.