Georgia Teacher Licensure

Georgia offers two types of certifications for teachers wanting to get certified who do not hold a bachelor's degree or higher with a major in education: a Provisional Certificate and an Induction Certificate.

A Provisional Certificate is for educators who are currently enrolled in a GaPSC-accepted accredited educator preparation program (including the GaTAPP program). This certificate is valid for 3 years while the educator completes their program.

An Induction Certificate is for educators who have completed a GaPSC-accepted accredited educator preparation program, but who have outstanding requirements for professional certification (such as testing or Georgia specific requirements). This certificate is valid for up to 5 years but can be converted to a professional certificate after 3 years of experience in the field if all outstanding requirements are completed.

To qualify for an alternative certification, each candidate must:

• Possess a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Have a passing score on the GACE Program Admission Assessment, or hold an exemption.
• Obtain an "induction level" or higher passing score on the appropriate GACE content area.
• Have a passing score on the Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment.
• Be hired as an educator by a Georgia Local Unit of Administration (LUA).
• Apply to a GaTAPP program or another State-Approved educator preparation program. See the resource section below for a list of approved programs.

You can apply for your license through your organization. If you are interested in obtaining a teaching license in Georgia, see “Georgia GaTAPP FAQ” in the resource section below for more details.