Michigan Teacher Certification – MTTC
To get Michigan teacher certification, you will need to pass the Michigan Test of Teacher Certification, also called the MTTC.
The MTTC Test has a basic skills test and subject-area tests.
The basic skills test has multiple-choice questions in the reading and math subtests.
There is a short answer assignment in the basic skills writing test.
For teachers of foreign languages, the MTTC also contains a World Languages Test.
Michigan Teacher Certification – Test information
Subject-area tests contain multiple-choice questions.
The world language tests contain multiple-choice questions, as well as short answer assignments.
Some questions are included in the test as pilot questions for future exams.
The pilot questions are not counted towards your score.
Michigan Teacher Certification – Application Information
In order to get your first Michigan teacher certificate, you have to:
- complete a state approved teacher preparation program
- pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) subject-area and basic skills exams
Your initial teaching certificate is valid for up to 6 years.
If you are applying from out-of-state, you will need to have completed an approved educator program from a college or university.
Once you have completed the out-of-state program, you can apply for Michigan teacher certification.
Out-of-state applications will be evaluated by the Office of Professional Preparation Services (OPPS).
For the official Michigan Department of Education, please click on the link below:
Michigan Department of Education (OPPS) – Teacher Certification Bulletin
Michigan Teacher Certification – How to Visit Official Site
The official MTTC website had information on how to register for the exam.
You can download official information bulletins and practice materials.
This website also explains how your score is calculated and reported.
For more information, please visit the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification website at the following link:
Michigan Test for Teacher Certification – Official Website
NOTE: The Michigan Test of Teacher Certification is administered by NESINC (Pearson) on behalf of the Michigan Department of Education. This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by NESINC (Pearson) or the Michigan Department of Education.