Hawaii teaching license lookup

All public and charter school teachers in Hawaii must have a valid teaching license issued by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB). The main steps for the traditional path to teacher certification in Hawaii are:

1. Complete a bachelor’s degree with a state-approved teacher preparation component.
2. Complete a student teaching placement.
3. Pass the required teacher certification exams.
4. Apply for a teaching certificate or license.
5. Upgrade your license.

Continue reading to learn more about the traditional certification pathway in Hawaii.

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How to Become a Teacher in Hawaii

This section describes the process for the traditional pathway to teacher licensing in Hawaii.

Hawaii uses a tiered system for licensing:

• Provisional License (3-year): For new teachers with less than three years of experience who have completed a state-approved teacher education program (SATEP).
• Standard License (5-year): For teachers with at least three years of full-time teaching experience in a pre-K-12 position within the last f
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