Foreign Transcript Evaluations

Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees*, and other relevant documents prior to applying to the Commission for a California credential, permit, or certificate. A foreign transcript evaluation is required anytime foreign course work is used to meet any credential requirement, even if the foreign course work has been accepted by a college or university in the United States. The foreign transcripts must be evaluated by one of the approved organizations listed on this leaflet in order to be accepted by the Commission. These organizations are private enterprises who charge a fee for their services. Individuals pursuing a foreign transcript evaluation must follow the procedures outlined by the organization providing the evaluation. In all instances, original, official documentation will be required when requesting the evaluation.

Additional information may be found on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing's website at http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.html

Please contact the Credential Center in the College of Education (ED1-42) at (562)985-4109 for advisement.