Professional Licensure by State - US Virgin Islands
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
Approval Status
Pima Community College has not made a determination if its Post Baccalaureate Teacher Education Program meets or does not meet the academic requirements for initial licensure.
Website
US Virgin Islands Licensure Website
Contact Information
Virgin Islands Board of Education (St. Thomas)
P.O. Box 11900
Dronningens Gade Nos. 60B, 61 and 62
St. Thomas, V.I. 00801-4900
Tel: (340) 774-4546 (340) 201-2890
Virgin Islands Board of Education (St. Croix) 1115 Strand Street, Suite 201-B
St. Croix, V.I. 00820
Tel: (340) 772-4144 Fax: (340)772-2895
Website: https://myviboe.com/apply-for-certification/