South Carolina Teacher Reciprocity
Gain the credentials you need

South Carolina Teacher Certification Reciprocity:

• South Carolina Teacher Certification Requirements:


• Step 1:
  
  
  The South Carolina Educator Certification Packet is not available for download, so you will have to request an application packet from the South Carolina Department of Education.


• Step 2:
  
  
  Complete the Federal Bureau of Investigation background investigation by completing the Fingerprinting cards and mailing them back to the South Carolina Department of Education with your application packet.
  
  Fingerprint Cards are included in the application packet that will be sent to you after requesting the packet.


• Step 3:
  Provide Official Transcripts within your returned application packet. Copies or transcripts printed by yourself off the internet will not be accepted.


• Step 4:
  You will need to provide an application processing fee of $75 by check or money order and made payable to the "South Carolina Department of Education".


• Step 5:
  You will need to provide copies of your valid, out-of-state teacher certification.


• Step 6:
  You will need to provide copies of passing teacher competency test scores.


• Step 7:
  You will need to provide copies of your valid, out-of-state teacher certification.


• Step 8:
  You will need to complete an Experience Verification Form.


Send materials to this address:
South Carolina Department of Education
Office of Educator Certification
Landmark II Office Building
3700 Forest Drive, Suite 500
Columbia, South Carolina 29204

Or contact the SCDOE by calling (803) 734-1418 or (803) 734-8466

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

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