Re: obtaining QTS/US teaching license questions
Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2022 12:47 pm
AJG1990 wrote:
> @PsyGuy
>
> Hey,
>
> I received my provisional Mass license recently. I studied for the relevant
> tests, flew to the US to take them, waited for my results, and then applied
> for the provisional license. It does not have an expiration date, but is
> valid for five years of employment starting when I'd begin working in Mass.
> All in all, I'd say I spent about $2,000 combined. The vast majority of
> this cost coming from international flights (which aren't cheap at the
> moment).
>
> I'm happy, at least for now, that I chose this route over TeachNow. I
> studied for the MTELs for about two months using study.com. That was about
> $30 per month. I know most people don't study for the MTELs for that long,
> but I didn't want to leave anything to chance. I'm also happy I could avoid
> the year-long busy work of TeachNow.
>
> If anybody has any questions about the process I'm more than happy to help.
>
> Apologies for posting the same message twice in two separate forums.
>
> Thanks again for the guidance guys!
>
> Take care and stay safe.
>
> Regards,
> AJG
Hi AJG!
Just to clarify, an MTEL helps you get a teaching licence? I’m new to all this and I’ve been reading so much that I’m so confused..
What is the process that leads to a licence ? Do I pass the tests and just apply for one?
> @PsyGuy
>
> Hey,
>
> I received my provisional Mass license recently. I studied for the relevant
> tests, flew to the US to take them, waited for my results, and then applied
> for the provisional license. It does not have an expiration date, but is
> valid for five years of employment starting when I'd begin working in Mass.
> All in all, I'd say I spent about $2,000 combined. The vast majority of
> this cost coming from international flights (which aren't cheap at the
> moment).
>
> I'm happy, at least for now, that I chose this route over TeachNow. I
> studied for the MTELs for about two months using study.com. That was about
> $30 per month. I know most people don't study for the MTELs for that long,
> but I didn't want to leave anything to chance. I'm also happy I could avoid
> the year-long busy work of TeachNow.
>
> If anybody has any questions about the process I'm more than happy to help.
>
> Apologies for posting the same message twice in two separate forums.
>
> Thanks again for the guidance guys!
>
> Take care and stay safe.
>
> Regards,
> AJG
Hi AJG!
Just to clarify, an MTEL helps you get a teaching licence? I’m new to all this and I’ve been reading so much that I’m so confused..
What is the process that leads to a licence ? Do I pass the tests and just apply for one?