Apply to Become a Boston Teacher Resident

Minimum Eligibility

To apply for the Boston Teacher Residency program, you must:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree by the start of the program year for which you are applying
• Be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
• Submit scores from the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) or indicate an anticipated future test date.

2011-2012 Admissions Timeline

Early Admissions
Application deadline: November 15, 2010
Interview notification: December 16, 2010
Selection day interviews: January 12, 13, 14, 2011 (TBD)
Final Decision Notification: January 21, 2011

Regular Admissions
Application deadline: February 1, 2011
Interview notification: February 24, 2011
Selection day interviews: March 14, 15, 16, 2011 (TBD)
Final Decision Notification: March 25, 2011

Admissions Policies

Please review the following admissions policies before applying. For additional information about Boston Teacher Residency admissions processes, review the Frequently Asked Questions section of this website.

Nondiscrimination Policy

BTR does not discriminate with regard to race, color, origin, gender, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Reasonable Accommodations

BTR is committed to seeking qualified applicants with disabilities and can provide reasonable accommodations during the application process and time of service upon request.

Reapplication

Applicants may apply to Boston Teacher Residency only once during an admission year, but are welcome to reapply during subsequent admission years.

TOEFL Policy (for Admission to University of Massachusetts Boston)

Applicants from countries where English is not the primary language are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) as part of the University of Massachusetts admissions process. In addition, applicants who have a bachelor’s degree from a country outside of the U.S. may need to take the TOEFL. The TOEFL will also be required of Permanent Resident immigrants who have not attended an English-speaking educational institution for at least two years full-time. This requirement may be waived if the applicant has attended an English-speaking college or university in the United States for a period of at least two academic years full-time.

A score of at least 550 on the paper-based exam or at least 213 on the computer-based exam is required. Information about the TOEFL may be obtained from the TOEFL Program, Box 899, Princeton, NJ, 08540 USA. www.ets.org/toefl/