Louisiana Teacher Certification Renewal
Gain the credentials you need

Renewing your Louisiana certification:

• Level 1, 2 or 3 Louisiana Certification Renewal or Advancement:


If you have a level 1 Louisiana Teaching Certification, you can either keep the certificate valid by requesting a one-time renewal for three years, or you may apply for a certification advancement to a level 2 or 3 certification.

In order to advance your level 1 certification to a level 2, you will need to pass the Louisiana Assistance and Assessment Program and teach for at least 3 years.

In order to advance your certification from level 1 or 2 to a level 3 Louisiana Certification, you will need to pass the Louisiana Assistance and Assessment Program, teach for at least 5 years and complete an approved Master's Degree program.

A level 2 and 3 Louisiana Teaching Certificate must be renewed every 5 years by completing 150 continuing level units.

Get all the information you need by contacting a Louisiana Regional Certification Counselor.

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.