Admissions
Does 240 Certification help with finding a job?
While our candidates are ultimately responsible for securing a teaching position at their preferred school district, you will receive support from your personal Program Advisor while you're enrolled in the program! Your PA will be there to help you ...
My GPA is less than 2.5. Can I still be accepted?
240 Certification is currently not accepting applicants who fail to meet the overall or the last 60 hours 2.5 GPA requirement. In order to be accepted into 240, your GPA would need to improve. You can do this by taking some additional classes and ...
I'm still in college. When can I apply for the program?
You can apply during your last semester of college and the soonest someone can be accepted into a program is that final semester. They can receive a contingency invitation into the program.
I am with another program and looking to transfer. Can I transfer to 240?
To be considered for a transfer, you will need to complete a transfer form and have not been released from prior program due to incomplete or unsuccessful internship or clinical teaching experience, must be released from prior EPP in Good Standing ...
How long does the program take? (Full length of program vs. how soon can I start teaching)?
From start to finish, the entire certification process usually takes 12-18 months, with the majority of that time being your teaching experience that counts towards our 240 Certification program. Most candidates can become eligible to begin their ...
Do I have to take the TOEFL exam? Can I just take the TOEFL Essentials test (an easier version of the exam)?
We require the four part TOEFL-iBT (not the Essentials test) for applicants with completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree at an institution of higher education outside the United States, including territories of the United States, where ...
Can I just send you a copy of my transcripts? Foreign Evaluation? Where do I send my transcripts?
In order to be considered an official document per TEA and program requirements, transcripts must be sent directly from your college/university or foreign evaluation service. If you wish to send us a copy you have that was issued from the university, ...
I have failed testing attempts. Will that keep me from being admitted into the program?
We certainly would want all interested applicants to begin the application process, regardless of prior testing attempts. Testing attempts will be taken into consideration for acceptance. If you would like to discuss your specific circumstances with ...
What do I have to do to begin teaching?
You are required to complete the first section of coursework, complete observation hours, pass the content exam, and you'll be eligible for your SOE (Statement of Eligibility) and you can start teaching. This can be completed (on average) in 2-4 ...
What is the cost of the program and what are the payment options?
Pay in full, upfront, via credit card, at a discounted rate of $4135 (includes a $350 pay-in-full discount). Pay in full, via third-party financing at a discounted rate of $4135 (includes a $350 pay-in-full discount). Pay $4485, via our monthly ...
What coursework, observation hours, and my time in the classroom would transfer to this program?
Once you officially enroll into the program, your Program Advisor will be able to discuss this in more detail with you. There are no guarantees but you may be credited on some observation hours, or content exams, but it will not affect the cost of ...
What if I do not qualify for the area that I want to teach?
Texas Administrative Code requires 12 hours of university coursework (15 hours for mathematics or science above Grade 7) to demonstrate content knowledge in a certification area. We also require a subject-specific GPA of 2.5. You would need to ...
What certification areas do you offer?
240 Certification is approved to offer the following certificate categories: Core Subjects with the Science of Teaching Reading (STR) EC-6 Core Subjects with the Science of Teaching Reading (STR) 4-8 English Language Arts & Reading 4-8 Mathematics ...
What sets 240 apart from other programs?
The support that candidates receive through FREE 240 Tutoring access and also 1:1 access to your own personal advisor really sets us apart. Our program is also run by certified educators, designed to work around your schedule, and is one of the most ...
Can you tell me about your program?
We are an alternative certification for people who already have their bachelor’s degree or higher to obtain a teaching certificate here in Texas! 240 Certification trains and supports effective teachers while simultaneously leading them through the ...