CQ vs CEAS

Some of you may be wondering about the difference between a CQ (Certificate of Qualification) and a CEAS (Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing). Here's a little more information about the two.

CQ is:

• Awarded to non-US citizens who have completed all of the requirements necessary to be a certified teacher.
• Are not required to complete on-line HIB training.
• Can not take the Praxis because you need a Social Security number in order to register for the Praxis.
• Receive a Certificate of Completion from The College of New Jersey
• Receive an official Certificate of Qualification signed by the State of New Jersey.
• Does not qualify you to teach in the US.

CEAS is:

• Awarded to US citizens who have completed all of the requirements necessary to be a certified teacher.
• Are required to complete HIB training.
• Must take Praxis exams.
• Must complete EdTPA
• Receive a Certificate of Completion from The College of New Jersey.
• Receive and official Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing from the State of New Jersey.
• Qualifies you to teach in the US.