English Language communication skills (have a degree from non-English speaking country?):
Must demonstrate oral communication skills in the English language.
As a teacher candidate, you must be able to communicate, listen, read, write, and comprehend the English language sufficiently to use it easily and readily in daily communication and teaching.
If you hold an undergraduate or graduate degree outside of the United States, you may have to take the TOEFL iBT exam. The TOEFL exam measures your ability to use and understand English at the university level. It evaluates how well you combine your listening, reading, speaking and writing skills.
How do you know if you need to complete the TOEFL exam?
- All teacher candidates must demonstrate oral communication skills in the English language.
- If you completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at a regionally accredited institution of higher education in the United States – you are exempt and not required to complete the TOEFL exam.
If not exempt from the TOEFL exam, you must submit a passing TOEFL score of 79 on the Internet-based (iBT) exam. Minimum scores required are: Speaking – 24, Listening – 22, Reading – 22 and Writing -21. (See TEA website https://tea.texas.gov/texas-educators/certification/out-of-state-certification/english-language-proficiency for more information.)
For information on the TOEFL iBT test, visit ETS-TOEFL. The Destination Code (DI) for HCC is 6296.
