For initial certification in the U.S. Virgin Islands, all candidates must:

• Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited or approved institution

• Submit a Professional Staff Certification application

• 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.

Any person who would like to teach in the Virgin Islands must also complete the general course requirements consisting of the areas outlined below. Elementary school teachers need 36 education semester credits and secondary school teachers need 26 education semester credits consisting of the area below.