Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees[1], and other relevant documents prior to applying to the Commission for a California credential, permit, or certificate. A detailed, course-by-course, foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet any credential requirement, even if the foreign course work has been accepted by a college or university in the United States. The only exception to this is for those individuals applying for an Emergency 30-Day Substitute Permit, for which a general report is sufficient.
Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by one of the approved organizations listed on this leaflet in order to be accepted by the Commission. These organizations are private enterprises who charge a fee for their services. Individuals seeking a foreign transcript evaluation must follow the procedures outlined by the organization providing the evaluation. In all instances, original, official documentation will be required when requesting the evaluation.
Note [1]: The bachelor’s degree requirement for California certification refers to the equivalent of a four-year (or more) college-level
program. Individuals who obtained a credential or teaching certificate in a jurisdiction outside of the United States should also
submit a photocopy of that document to the evaluating agency.
NOTE: IICE closed June 30, 2014. Individuals in need of reports that were completed before this date can consult the Fresno State web page for directions.
All of the listed evaluation agencies offer rush services at an additional cost. Contact the agency for more information on fees and other requirements for the evaluation.
If you are seeking a credential to teach in the public schools of California, refer to the leaflets below for specific requirements for teachers prepared outside of the United States.