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Teaching in Private and Charter Schools
With your American Board certification, you can teach in private schools and some charter schools in states and countries that American Board does not currently operate in.
Good to know
Before you enroll
Confirm your school accepts American Board certification
State to select
International, even if you plan to teach in the U.S.
Format
100% online and self-paced
Start with your school
Check Before You Begin
We strongly recommend contacting any schools where you’re interested in teaching before beginning our program to confirm they accept American Board certification. Some schools may have additional requirements for employment.
Your path
Individual License in 4 Steps
01
Contact your school
Contact the school you wish to teach at. Confirm that they accept the American Board certification program in the subject area in which you would like to teach.
02
Enroll online
Enroll in American Board’s online teacher certification program.
03
Pass your exams
Prepare for and pass American Board’s required Professional Teaching Knowledge (PTK) and subject area exams.
04
Get certified
Receive your American Board certification and begin teaching!
FAQ
Choosing Your State
Private and charter school candidates follow a slightly different enrollment path.
What state do I enroll in if I am pursuing the private/charter school option?
When you enroll, you will select “International” as your state, even if you plan to teach in the United States. This is so you do not have any additional state specific requirements to complete.
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Choose your state and subject, enroll online in minutes, and start studying the same day — or try a free trial first to see how the program works.