Apply for Certification

For initial certification in the U.S. Virgin Islands, all candidates must:

• Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited and/or approved institution
• Submit a Professional Staff Certification application (add hyperlink if applicable)
• Submit official transcripts from all accredited institutions
• Demonstrate proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent residency or other approved work status
• Complete a course in Virgin Islands history within the first year of employment *
• Pass the Praxis® tests for their certification area **

*Applies only to school-based professionals appointed to the Virgin Islands public school system AFTER the 1991-1992 school year
**Applies only to secondary school and elementary content area teachers

To apply for certification, complete the application form below and submit it to the VI Board of Education with a nonrefundable application fee:

• $25 for Professional Educator Class I or II certificate
• $10 for Substitute Teacher Pool ceritifcate

Application fee must be in the form of a money order, cashier's check, or certified bank check payable to VI Board of Education.