Teacher Credential Evaluation

Teacher Credential Evaluation for U.S. Certification & Licensure

Course-by-Course Evaluations for International Teachers pursuing certification, licensure, employment, and salary advancement in the United States.

  • AICE-Endorsed Member
  • Used for Certification & Licensure
  • Rush Processing Available
  • English & Spanish Support
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Quick Answer

A Teacher Credential Evaluation compares your international degree, transcripts, and academic coursework to U.S. educational standards. International teachers often need a Course-by-Course Evaluation for teacher certification, licensure, employment, or salary advancement in the United States.

  • Standard processing is approximately 3 weeks after all required documents are received.
  • Rush processing may be available for eligible applications, subject to availability.
Who We Help

Is This Evaluation For You?

This page is designed for international teachers and educators trained outside the United States who need an academic credential evaluation for a U.S. institution, school district, or certification agency.

International Teachers

Educators who completed their degree or teacher preparation outside the United States.

Certification Applicants

Teachers pursuing state certification or licensure through a U.S. agency.

School District Hires

Educators hired by U.S. school districts that require an evaluation before onboarding.

Salary Advancement

Teachers seeking salary classification or advancement based on evaluated education.

You completed your degree outside the U.S.
A certification agency requested an evaluation.
A school district asked for a Course-by-Course report.
You need documentation for licensure or salary review.
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Why Alianza

Why Teachers Choose Alianza

Alianza Academic Evaluations, formerly Arizona International Credential Evaluators (AZICE), has prepared professional credential evaluations since 2003.

AICE-Endorsed

Professional credential evaluation services aligned with recognized evaluation standards.

20+ Years Experience

Evaluating international academic credentials and education systems since 2003.

Bilingual Support

English and Spanish assistance available throughout the evaluation process.

Rush Processing

Rush options may be available for eligible applications, depending on workflow availability.

How It Works

Get Your Teacher Evaluation in 4 Simple Steps

A clear process designed to help international teachers submit the right documents and receive a professional evaluation report.

1

Apply Online

Submit your application and choose the evaluation type required by your receiving organization.

2

Submit Documents

Provide your academic records according to Alianza's documentation requirements.

3

We Evaluate

Our evaluators review your credentials using established comparative education methodologies.

4

Receive Report

Your report is issued electronically and can be sent to your institution, employer, or agency.

Evaluation Types

Which Evaluation Do I Need?

The evaluation type depends on the requirements of your certification agency, school district, employer, or receiving institution.

Course-by-Course Evaluation

The most detailed evaluation. Commonly required for teacher certification, licensure, graduate admissions, and salary classification.

Document-by-Document

A general degree equivalency report when a full course breakdown or GPA calculation is not required.

Rush Processing

For urgent timelines. Rush options may be available for eligible applications depending on document completeness and availability.

PurposeCommon Evaluation Type
Teacher CertificationCourse-by-Course Evaluation
Teacher LicensureCourse-by-Course Evaluation
Salary Advancement or ClassificationCourse-by-Course Evaluation
Employment VerificationCourse-by-Course or Document-by-Document, depending on employer requirements
General Degree EquivalencyDocument-by-Document Evaluation
Frequently Asked Questions

Teacher Credential Evaluation FAQs

Short answers for international teachers preparing for certification, licensure, employment, or salary advancement in the United States.

How long does it take?

Standard processing is approximately 3 weeks after all required documents are received.

Which evaluation do teachers usually need?

Many teacher certification agencies require a Course-by-Course Evaluation.

What if my documents are not in English?

Certified translations may be required when academic documents are not issued in English.

A teacher credential evaluation is a professional review that compares an international teacher's degree, transcripts, and coursework to U.S. academic standards. The report helps state Departments of Education, school districts, and certification agencies understand academic preparation for certification, licensure, and employment.
Many U.S. certification agencies, school districts, and licensing bodies require a Course-by-Course credential evaluation. Because each organization establishes its own requirements, applicants should confirm evaluation type, documentation, and submission instructions directly with the receiving agency or institution.
Alianza evaluations are used by applicants pursuing teacher certification, licensure, employment, and academic purposes throughout the United States. Final acceptance is always determined by the receiving institution, agency, or employer.
Standard service takes approximately 3 weeks from the time all required documents are received. Rush processing options may be available depending on document completeness and workflow availability.
Yes. Alianza has experience evaluating credentials for internationally recruited teachers, including educators participating in International Alliance Group (IAG) programs. Visit our IAG applicants page for a streamlined process.
Yes. Alianza Academic Evaluations is the new name for Arizona International Credential Evaluators (AZICE). Same organization, renewed brand. All prior AZICE evaluations remain valid.

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Alianza Academic Evaluations provides academic credential evaluation services only. Alianza does not provide legal advice, immigration advice, or government representation. Final acceptance of any evaluation is determined by the receiving institution, agency, employer, or licensing board.

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