You can become a teacher in Ohio on your own schedule, without quitting your current job or going into debt. The program is entirely online, and you can complete it in less than one month. No additional university class time is required and at a total program cost of $950, American Board aims to provide the most affordable and straightforward path to certification. Try our teacher certification program free for seven days and see if you are ready to start earning your Ohio teaching certificate.
The first step to get started is selecting and taking the OAE (Ohio Assessment for Educators) exam for the subject you want to teach. Your OAE exam should be completed before starting the American Board program. Then, enroll in American Board’s program using the promotional code OHIO950. For details on the simple steps to Ohio certification, see the How To section below.
You can get certified as an Ohio teacher for high needs subject areas, like the ones listed below.
Biology
Chemistry
Language Arts
Math
Physics
Science
Social Studies
PLEASE NOTE: American Board only certifies Ohio candidates in the areas available for the Alternative Resident Educator License.
Candidates of our program may take the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and Writing Proficiency Test (WPT) for world language licensure areas. See the Language Testing International (LTI) website for exam information and registration.
Contact the ODHE certification department at (877) 644-6338 or alternativelicense@education.ohio.gov for more information on these requirements. You may also visit the Ohio Higher Ed website to learn more.
We are available to answer your questions via email, chat, or phone. Reach out to us with questions and we’ll be happy to help you figure out if our program is the right fit for your needs.
Call 1-877-669-2228 to speak with our Enrollment Team or click the button below to email us.