HTSB cannot complete the processing of your license application until you meet all of the following minimum requirements:
1. Complete a State Approved Teacher Education Program (SATEP).
- EXCEPTION: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certified teachers holding a current, valid out of state teaching license are NOT required to submit proof of a SATEP.
- EXCEPTION: Teachers with a current, valid out of state teaching license with the Meritorious New Teacher Candidate (MNTC) designation are NOT required to submit proof of a SATEP.
2. Pass basic skills, pedagogy and content knowledge tests. NOTE: Praxis requirements have recently changed. Check the Praxis Chart to ensure you take the correct tests.
- EXCEPTION: If you hold a National Board Professional Teaching Standards Certificate, you do NOT need to take any Praxis Tests.
- EXCEPTION: If you hold a teaching license with the Meritorious New Teacher Candidate designation you do NOT need to take any Praxis Tests.
- NOTE: Teachers holding a current, valid out of state license may be able to use out of state licensure tests in lieu of Hawaii Praxis tests.
3. Meet the Professional Fitness requirements listed on the application, Section 2.
4. Pay your license fees.
The effective date of your license will be the date when you meet all requirements. Please periodically check our website for any revisions to licensing requirements and watch for announcements about the launch of the online licensing system.