How Praxis supports international teacher recruitment
ETS Praxis — creator of the Praxis teaching assessment series — offers a comprehensive international teacher recruitment solution for hard-to-fill teaching positions. This full-service program connects schools with skilled international teachers on J-1 visas for high-need subjects.
Why hire global teachers through Praxis?
Our candidates have an average of four years teaching experience and complete a rigorous 12-month program focused on classroom management, best teaching practices, and ethics, ensuring they have the skills and confidence to make an immediate impact in the classroom.
The benefits of hiring international teachers
Top-tier teachers
Every educator holds a bachelor’s degree or higher, is certified in their subject area, and has an average of four years of classroom experience.
Highly proficient in English
All teachers meet high English proficiency standards, with a minimum TOEFL score of 60 or IELTS score of 6. They also receive specialized training in cultural adaptation and communication strategies to ensure effective engagement with students and faculty.
Classroom-ready and culturally adaptable
Our teachers go through a thorough interview process with international education experts to assess their subject knowledge, teaching skills, and ability to engage diverse student populations.
Experts in high-need areas
We specialize in providing schools with certified international educators in high-need areas like STEM, Special Education (SPED), World Languages, and Career & Technical Education (CTE), ensuring districts have access to skilled teachers to fill critical vacancies.
How do schools hire international teachers?
Find the right international educators to fill your teacher shortages and take your education programs forward.
- Tell us your hiring needs — share your open positions, requirements, and job descriptions
- We source qualified candidates — we provide highly qualified international educators aligned to your needs.
- Interview and select — you interview and choose the teachers you want to work with.
- Seamless onboarding support — we ensure visa sponsorship, manage onboarding, and provide acculturation support.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, with proper certification and J-1 visa sponsorship — a U.S. Department of State cultural exchange initiative that brings international educators to American classrooms. This allows teachers to work in the U.S. for three years, with the option to extend for an additional two years based on school needs and regulatory approvals.
Common challenges include visa issues, relocation and cultural integration. However, hiring international teachers through Praxis mitigates these challenges as we take care of visa sponsorship, onboarding and culturation adaptation training to ensure a seamless experience.
Yes, many schools require a Praxis certification for international teachers. However, the requirements vary by state so check your local regulations.
ETS Praxis provides pre-arrival orientation, professional learning, mentorship, and cohort-based communities. Teachers also receive assistance with housing recommendations, transportation guidance, and local adjustment support, along with ongoing performance monitoring and regulatory compliance management.
International teacher recruitment timelines vary from weeks to months.
Once a district provides job descriptions, ETS Praxis can share profiles of qualified candidates in as little as a few weeks.
From the time of offer, visa processing can take up to 60 days. We recommend submitting job descriptions to ETS Praxis as soon as a staffing need arises.
Districts share their hiring needs and job descriptions with ETS Praxis. Once a teacher is selected, districts provide an offer letter. After acceptance, districts handle payroll and benefits enrollment. Schools also ensure teachers have access to district policies, technology, curriculum, and professional development resources to support a smooth transition. We’ll collaborate with you to gather and share community resources with guest teachers.
Teachers receive visa sponsorship guidance, cultural adaptation training, and onboarding support to ensure a smooth transition. ETS Praxis provides pre-arrival orientation, professional learning, mentorship, and cohort-based communities. Teachers also receive assistance with housing recommendations, transportation guidance, and local adjustment support, along with ongoing performance monitoring and regulatory compliance management.
Every candidate completes a 12-month program focused on pedagogical best practices and classroom management skills, aligned with InTASC Standards. This ensures they have the subject matter expertise and teaching skills to be effective from day one. On average, candidates have four years of teaching experience and hold at least a bachelor’s degree.
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