Secondary School Teacher / Georgia
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Georgia Secondary School Teacher License Requirements

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Instructs students in grades 7-12. Requires state teaching certificate.

What the Georgia data shows for Secondary School Teachers

Georgia's path to secondary school teacher licensure runs through board-approved instruction and a passing score on State Subject Area Exam (Praxis II or equivalent), plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Georgia folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Bachelors Degree plus Subject Certification".

The initial price tag is $134, and renewal costs $88 every 5 years. Maintaining the license requires 150 hours of continuing education per 5-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: State-specific — NASDTEC agreements between some states.

Licensing Ease Score

C-
Licensing Ease Score
54/100
Secondary School Teacher · Georgia

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training N/A
N/A
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$134
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden A
$18/yr
$88 every 5 years
Continuing Education F
30.0 hrs/yr
150 hours every 5 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Georgia

Education / Training Hours
Bachelors Degree plus Subject Certification
Not specified
Exam Requirement
State Subject Area Exam (Praxis II or equivalent)
Required
Initial License Fee
$134
Renewal Fee
$88
Renewal Cycle
Every 5 years
Continuing Education
150 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Georgia licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Secondary School Teacher in Georgia? ▼
Georgia requires, passing an exam (State Subject Area Exam (Praxis II or equivalent)), and an initial fee of $134. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Secondary School Teacher in Georgia? ▼
Georgia licenses secondary school teachers who complete its requirements and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Georgia licensing board.
Can I transfer my Secondary School Teacher license to Georgia from another state? ▼
Secondary School Teacher licenses generally reciprocate as follows: State-specific — NASDTEC agreements between some states. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The Georgia licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Georgia require a background check for Secondary School Teacher licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the secondary school teacher licensing process in Georgia. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Secondary School Teacher in Georgia? ▼
Licensed secondary school teachers in Georgia must complete 150 hours of continuing education every 5 years. The renewal fee is $88.

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What to do with this secondary school teacher license

Secondary School Teacher in Georgia, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a secondary school teacher-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Georgia's secondary school teacher requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Secondary School Teacher in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state secondary school teacher license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Georgia's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Georgia overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Georgia licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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