New Jersey Alternate Route Licensure Program

Have you thought of becoming a world language teacher but don't know where to begin? 

The Idioma Hours-Based Certificate of Eligibility Program for aspiring teachers is designed for you!

Colorful tile pathway describing each step in the alternate route to licensure process through Idioma.

What are the steps to earning the New Jersey Standard Certificate?

  • Candidate must apply for the New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility (CE) or Limited CE.

    • Review CE requirements on NJDOE website.

    • Create an account at NJEDCert Portal.

    • Transcripts with Bachelor’s Degree with at least 30 credits in the subject area in which you wish to teach.  Idioma offers courses to obtain these credits! For aspiring Spanish teachers, see our 30 credit Spanish bundle.

    • 3.0 GPA minimum if you NJEDCert Portal graduated after 9/1/2016.

    • Passing Score on Praxis II Exam for your language content area. This exam is offered by ETS.

    • Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) in Target Language with a score of “Advanced Low” or higher is required. Idioma offers practice opportunities and coaching!

    • Pass CORE Academic Skills for Educators assessment (this exam is offered by ETS) or score in the top one-third percentile on the SAT, ACT, or GRE for the year the test was taken.

    • Mandated physiology and hygiene test offered at NJDOE County Ed Office. For information about the Physiology & Hygiene Test, contact your County Office of Education.

  • This course must be completed before you can legally teach independently in your classroom. If you do not yet have your CE, you may enroll in the 50-hour Pre-Professional Course, however, you cannot move on to step 3 or 4 until you have completed the 50-Hour Pre-Professional course and obtained your CE.

    Register for the 50-Hour Pre-Professional Course

  • Once you have your CE or Limited CE from the New Jersey Department of Education, you can look for a teaching position. You must be employed as the lead teacher in a classroom in order to begin the Idioma CE Program.

  • Complete the application for the Idioma CE Hours-based Alternate Route World Language Program.  Please allow 1-2 weeks for us to review your application.

    Idioma CE Program Application

  • Register for courses and begin your program.

How much does Idioma’s CE Program cost?

$5,220

Pay in Full

One payment of $5,220

Pay by Year

Two payments:
Year 1: $2,860
Year 2: $2,360

Pay by Course

$590 per course, total of 8 courses plus $500 technology fee

Throughout the Idioma CE program, you will work with the support of two experienced educators: a world language building mentor chosen by you who is a part of your district, and a World Language Instructional Coach trained by Idioma Education & Consulting.

You, your world language building mentor, and Idioma Instructional Coach will work together and you will be provided with the following support throughout the program:

  • One-on-one virtual meeting twice a year with an Idioma Instructional Coach

  • Email/phone call/virtual meetings with your Idioma Instructional Coach at least once a month in small group or individually

  • Classroom observations and feedback by the mentor and the Idioma Instructional Coach

  • Engage with other candidates and instructors through coursework and discussions

Idioma is approved to issue the CE in the following languages:

Table containing endorsement codes and languages approved for Idioma CE program including Spanish, French, German, Italian, etc.

Questions? Please email ceprogram@idiomaconsulting.com or call 978-494-6430. Se habla español.

Idioma Education & Consulting, LLC is a New Jersey Department of Education approved Certificate of Eligibility (CE) Program provider.

Local New Jersey Address: C/O Innes Communication 190 B BLVD, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604