English Learner Authorization Requirements

To earn an English Learner Authorization or a CLAD Certificate, you must

  1. have an appropriate prerequisite credential or permit;
  2. satisfy the second-language requirement;
  3. satisfy one of the following:

    • have passed within the last ten years all three CTEL Examination subtests;
    • have passing scores on the CTEL Examination combined with completed course work determined by a CTC-approved CTEL program at a regionally accredited college or university (refer to the Approved Institutions and Programs page link opens in a new window on the CTC's website).

These three requirements can be satisfied in any order. Each is described more fully on the CTC's website at www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl628c.pdf link opens in a new window.