How do I qualify for the Type 29 Transitional Bilingual Certificate?
• Hold at least a bachelor’s degree from the United States , or from a foreign country that is determined to be the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in the United States; AND • Demonstrate adequate speaking and reading ability in the non-English language in which transitional bilingual education is offered in Illinois demonstrated through passage of the Target Language Proficiency test. • Demonstrate adequate English communication skills demonstrated with a Bachelor’s Degree from and accredited U.S. institution or for foreign credentials, passage of the English Proficiency test. My native language is not English. Which test do I take to qualify for the Type 29? If you received your bachelor’s degree from an institution in which English is not the medium of instruction, you must take the English Language Proficiency test instead of the Target Language Proficiency test. How do I apply for the Type 29 Transitional Bilingual Certificate? After successful completion of the Target Language
