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Cheonmunka · Joined: 04 Jun 2004

I'm not familiar with the North American system but is a B.Ed licence to teach public school in the States or Canada?

Also, does a high score in SAT or TOEIC give entrance to university there? If so, what scores are needed?

Thanks for replies.

Hater Depot · Joined: 29 Mar 2005

Teaching certifications vary widely from state to state, and even within states. Less attractive places to work can have rock-bottom standards.

As far as SAT it depends what schools you apply to. The average score is about 1050. A smart student should want to get at least a 1300 in my opinion (some top schools won't take anything less), and 1400+ is very difficult to achieve but will help you a lot.

US admissions departments consider literally eveything though, unlike Korea which seems to only care about the college entrance exam score. A low SAT score can be overcome by good essays, high school grades, minority status, or extracurricular activities and volunteer work. And if you want to get into Harvard you'd best have all of those (well, except minority status).

VanIslander · Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2005 4:12 pm Post subject:

Each province is responsible for its own education. Teachers certified in one part of Canada can't simply move and find work elsewhere in the country. It has been an issue of contention.

You will need to decide where exactly you would like to go.

BigHaDaddy · Joined: 13 Nov 2005

The SAT's are not out of 1600 anymore. The total amount of points is 2400.

Hater Depot · Joined: 29 Mar 2005

That's because of the essay, right? But no admissions department is going to pay attention to the essay for years.

Ya-ta Boy · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Location: Established in 1994

In the US, if you graduate from an accredited university with an education degree, you can apply for a teaching job in any state. Each state can issue a teaching license. Most states do not require anything beyond the education major. Some require a test on state history. Some require proof of bilingualism. But in general, graduation from an accredited university with an education degree is all that is necessary: the license is automatic.

Francis-Pax · Joined: 20 Nov 2005

Having a bachelor of education, in itself, does not give you certification to teach in California. You need to pass the CBEST (basic math and language skills) and PRAXIS exams. On top of that, you need to have certain coursework requirements depending on the level you want to teach.

Many states have reciprocal agreements with other state. This means that if you have a state teaching credential one of the member states you can obtain certification in all of the other member states; however, it is not automatic. You need to apply to get the credential for that state, regardless if it is recognized through a reciprocal agreement.

Also, having a degree in education does not necessarily mean that you are liscenced to teach.