Thanks for your replies @PsyGuy and @Chemteacher101, they are both very helpful. I appreciate all the responses you've given to others which have helped people like me get this far and have some hope of reaching the end goal of a teaching license.

I've just signed up to take the MTEL test since for PE there is only 1 test and it can be taken remotely (I'm signed up for the exam next month)

I'm going to start looking into UT, WA, and CT. My degree, Sport Development with Physical Education is within my teaching area so that helps along with my M.Ed.

If UT is just a 2 year credential and non renewable then it probably isn't worth it. Or would I simply just be obtaining this to get the WA credential? If I never teach in UT is it effectively always valid, or does it just expire within 2 years of receiving it? The UT state education website seems to suggest they are restructuring their licensure structure but doesn't indicate what that will look like.
https://www.schools.utah.gov/licensing/ ... 5284&tid=0

To obtain a WA residential credential, I would need a credential from MA, UT, or CT first, right? The requirements listed here seem to suggest that: "In addition, you must complete one of the following: Copy of an out of state teaching certificate (valid or expired) AND three years of out of state teaching experience 4020F-1."
https://www.k12.wa.us/certification/tea ... -out-state

Thanks for the info on CT. If applying for a PE teaching credential would I still be required to complete the US History and Social Studies exams? I found the CLEP US History and Psychology exams for less than $100. How do I find out which universities/colleges that would accept CLEP exams? I'm happy to wait and see if UPe receives WASC accreditation and becomes a viable option. How do I go about getting these exams accepted at an accredited Uni such as UPe or Southern New Hampshire Uni that will meet the CT requirements? Is that an easy process? How much would that cost?

Hi,

I've been following along with the posts about the PGCEi and wanted to check what my options would be now since I recently just became a US citizen and I have been working at an independent school in the US (in North Carolina) for just over 3 years now. My wife is also a qualified teacher from the US and in the near future we'd like to return to teaching internationally again. I was fortunate to have no issues getting 2 teaching jobs internationally with just my PGCEi, but I want to better set myself up for teaching jobs in higher tiered schools and have a more secure future with a recognized teaching license. It seems that applying via CT (possibly provisional rather than initial with my experience?) or MA would be the best options. Are there any other options I should consider? QTS would be a bonus, but not essential since I just want a recognized license, but I assume I could get a license with CT or MA and then go through HI to achieve that? Here's a quick background

Nationality: British
Earned my Bachelors degree in England
PGCEi in 2012 (Uni of Nott)
Masters in Education 2015 (Uni of Nott)

Since gaining my PGCEi I've taught 1 year in China (2 years before my PGCEi also), 2 years in Thailand, and 3 years at an independent school in America (still working here now)

Thanks,