Languages Other Than English (LOTE) EC-12 Certification Testing Now Available For Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, and Vietnamese

The State Board for Educator Certification has approved the use of language examinations developed by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) for the Language Other Than English (LOTE) EC-12 certification. There are two ACTFL examinations that must be taken to meet certification requirements: the Writing Proficiency Test (WPT) and the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI). Candidates in educator preparation programs (for initial certification) must also take the Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12 examination. Certified teachers will only take the OPI and WPT examinations.

Candidates in Educator Preparation Programs

• Every person seeking educator certification in Texas must receive permission to test by an approved educator preparation program (EPP) or the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
• Once approved by your program, access the State Board for Educator Certification web site at http://www.sbec.state.tx.us and create and complete your Educator Profile. Retrieve your TEA ID# and confirm all demographic information as complete, accurate, and current. Information in your Educator Profile must match information in the ACTFL test registration system.
• Access the Language Testing International/ACTFL registration site at https://www.languagetesting.com/acad_to_apply.htm under “TEXAS TEACHERS.”

Certified Teachers

• Texas teachers seeking to add classroom certification areas do not need approval to test.
• Access the State Board for Educator Certification web site at http://www.sbec.state.tx.us and login to your Educator Profile. Retrieve your TEA ID# and confirm all demographic information as complete, accurate, and current. Information in your Educator Profile must match information in the ACTFL test registration system.
• Access the Language Testing International/ACTFL registration site at https://www.languagetesting.com/acad_to_apply.htm under “TEXAS TEACHERS.” Official scores will be posted in your Educator Profile under view examinations.