Certification Requirements

When you apply for your Illinois certificate, you will be advised via your deficiency statement as to which content-area test(s) you are required to take. If you need additional advice, contact the regional office of education through which you are applying for certification.

For current information about certification and testing requirements, consult your college advisor, certification officer, regional office of education, or ISBE's Certification Web site at www.isbe.net/certification/.

Certification requirements are subject to change as a result of legislative action and administrative rule change. This registration bulletin reflects requirements in effect at the time of publication. Consult your college advisor, certification officer, or regional office of education or the ISBE Web site at www.isbe.net/certification/ for the most recent information regarding certification requirements.

It is the individual's responsibility to take the appropriate test(s). If you have questions about which test(s) you are required to take, contact your college advisor, your certification officer, or the regional office of education through which you are applying for certification.