Hawaii Initial Teacher Certification
Gain the credentials you need

Hawaii Initial Teacher Certification:

• Hawaii's Traditional Route to Certification


All certified teachers in Hawaii must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree. Follow the steps to apply for your Initial HI Teaching License:


• Step 1:
  
  
  You must have completed a teacher preparation program from an accredited institution. Hawaii Teacher Preparation Programs.
  
  Or request information from an accredited campus based university:
  
  University of Phoenix Campus offers fully accredited certification programs in three locations across the Islands of Hawaii.


• Step 2:
  
  
  You will need to pass the following examinations:
  • The Pre Professional Skills Test (PPST)
  • The Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT)
  • The Praxis II Content Exams
  • Find information on Praxis testing locations and dates here.


• Step 3:
  
  
  Download the application for initial licensure and instructions for completion.
  
  
• Step 4:
  
  
  Request Original Transcripts for all college credits you have received.
  
  You will need to include official transcripts in your application packet or have your teacher education institution send official transcripts directly to HTSB.


• Step 5:
  
  
  Include a processing fee of $240 by check or money order made payable to the "Hawaii Teacher Standards Board"
  
  Do not send check with application.


Send materials to this address:
Hawaii Teacher Standards Board
650 Iwilei Road, Suite 201
Honolulu, HI 96817
Attention: Licensing Section

For further questions, Call a Hawaii Licensing Representative at (808) 586-2616


• Step 6:
  Sit Back and Relax!

Learn about the requirements of another state by clicking on one of the state certification links to your left.

Request information from schools by clicking on the links or school logos below.