transferring credits

miamimike says on Jan 21, 2008, 13:05:

miamimike says on Tuesday January 24th, 2006 8:49: edit (PRIOR POST IN SEARCH--this for someone asking how to revalidate/transfer their Colombian architect University credits but same format for other Licensed Professions here in Florida such as a Teacher)

Try these Websites http://www.ncarb.org/overseas/requirements.asp?country=United States

In all probability she will have to have her course descriptions translated officially from Spanish to English and next, all courses revalidated to see if Col's course contect approximates that found in the same comparable course in the USA. In Miami, Florida, for example, Its the Josef Silney Corporation who handles these OFFICIAL translations(this firm has been designated by the state as a Official translator/evaluator) and matches Col course content to US content. The Cost is around $300-$500. Then it(translation&Revalidation) would be sent the Florida Board of Architect Examiners. I Below I cited a link from Ohio's Board as the process(for an example) approximates the same steps follwed in other states. Hope this helps.(ps-as in many many cases when a foreign applicant applies,be it from Col or another south american country,the applicants courses are found to be deficient and then , these courses must be repeated here. As the poster above wrote, it can be a lengthy process but not impossible by any means. BTW, these National Licensing tests are given in English at the "Technical Level"(not the conversational level) so if your wife's English isn't up to this level, her first logical step in the whole process would be to study english to bring her up to speed before she could even think about the Course revalidation and Licensing process.

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Gator says on Jan 21, 2008, 13:43:

If she is going to teach in Florida she can contact the Florida Department of Education for the particulars and paperwork.. Miami Mike I think that is the Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
International Education Consultants,7101 S.W. 102 Avenue, Miami, FL 33173. At least that where Mrs. Gator had to send her transcripts some years ago. Cuidado, each state is different so where she is planing to teach is the place to contact. Be sure she gets a many letters of reference as possible.

In Florida she is required to take an exam in each subject she wishes to teach.

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

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miamimike says on Jan 21, 2008, 14:07:

Yes, Thats the same place Gator, a few misplaced letters LOL. A friend of mine had to do this when she was attempting to get her Florida Nursing degree.

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Mononoke28 says on Jan 22, 2008, 07:20:

My friend lives in Weston, she got her teaching degree in Colombia, applied at a private school and was hired on the spot. In fact, she's been hired by two different schools and they haven't said anything about transferring anything. Then last year all she had to do is take her certification test, passed it and now she can teach at any public school she wants.

Call the Department of Education in your state and they should be able to guide you.

Diana

Diana

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miamimike says on Jan 22, 2008, 08:36:

Diana--Are you sure your Friend is working in Florida in the Capacity as a Certified Teacher/Educator? According to the State of Florida website, the Route you claim your friend has went to get her Certification do NOT equate. In this day and age of Google, its easy to verify what people say they have or haven't done. You needn't even call, just go to the Florida Dept of Education as I did. Here's what the Law says on Foreign trained teachers wanting to attain their teaching credentials in Florida: http://www.fldoe.org/edcert/foreign.asp

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miamimike says on Jan 22, 2008, 08:38:

Applicants with Foreign Academic TrainingApplicants who completed academic training outside the United States should submit the documentation described below with the completed CG-10 application form and processing fee. Additional information is provided for individuals who are not citizens of the United States.

Official documentation of academic degree/s
Canadian trained applicants should submit an official transcript reflecting all coursework and degrees conferred.***** Applicants with academic training from other countries should submit a true copy of the original DIPLOMA (or transcript*), which has been verified by either a certification officer in a Florida school district office or by a notary public.***** The verified copy must state on the face of each page of the document “I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT� and must bear either the original signature of the certification officer or the original seal and signature of the notary public. Do NOT send your original diploma to the Bureau of Educator Certification.
*NOTE: A transcript is acceptable in lieu of a diploma ONLY if it includes the title of the degree conferred and the specific date the degree was awarded.
Official documentation of additional courses
To document individual courses completed outside a degree program, the applicant should submit a notarized true copy of the transcript, or an original letter from the institution, signed by the appropriate school official, outlining the course titles, dates completed, and grades earned. Canadian trained applicants should submit an official transcript.
Credential evaluation report of United States Equivalency
In addition to the documentation outlined above, the applicant must submit an original credential evaluation report that includes a statement of United States degree equivalency and a breakdown of coursework into descriptive course titles and semester-hour credits. Photocopies will not be accepted. The credential evaluation report may be provided by an accredited four-year college or university in the United States or by a credential evaluation agency approved by the Bureau of Educator Certification. The applicant may wish to consult the NAFSA website for information and guidelines on selecting a credential evaluation agency. When considering an agency, the applicant may contact the Bureau of Educator Certification to determine if the agency has been approved in accordance with the bureau’s criteria for acceptance.
English Translation
All documents submitted in a language other than English must be accompanied by a translation prepared by someone with knowledge of both languages such as: a member of the American Translators Association, an approved credential evaluation agency, or a professor of the language at an accredited university.
Noncitizens
An applicant who is not a United States citizen may apply for the Statement of Status of Eligibility. However, appropriate immigration status must be established through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) prior to employment. The Bureau of Educator Certification cannot provide assistance with visas since this is strictly an employment issue. Consequently, matters related to immigration status or visas should be discussed with any prospective employer. Upon employment in an approved Florida school, the employer must submit appropriate documentation of immigration status to the Bureau of Educator Certification as one requirement for issuance of a Florida Educator Certificate.
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rona says on Jan 22, 2008, 12:06:

Thanks for the info..

We're actually in NJ, but you guys have pointed us in the
right direction. I'll be starting with our state's Dept. of Education and at least I'll know
what to more or less expect.

Thanks.

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