Ministry of Education, Youth & Sports : Update Teachers License Belize

Name of the Organization : Ministry of Education, Youth & Sports
Type of Facility : Update Teachers License
Country : Belize

Official Website : http://www.moe.gov.bz/

Guidelines for Updating of Teachers’ Licences :

The following guidelines are for the UPDATING of Teachers’ Licences :
UPDATING of a licence to teach will be applicable only to persons who are already in possession of a VALID Full Licence.

Related / Similar Service : Belize Teacher License Application Form

Teachers who are in possession of a valid Full Licence issued prior to or since 2010 who have completed additional programs of study since their licence was issued should submit copies of the relevant documents (such as the new certificate, diploma, or degree), a copy of their social security, and a completed Licence UPDATE application form.

In cases where a teacher needs to have his/her Full Licence reissued in a new name (due to marriage or other legal change of name) a copy of the relevant document (such as marriage certificate) should accompany the completed Licence UPDATE application form.

Teachers who hold valid Full Licences at the pre primary or primary levels may follow this process to update their licence for the secondary level, provided that they are in possession of the necessary qualifications for a Full Licence at the secondary level in accordance with the Licensing Framework.

Similarly, persons who hold a valid Full Licence at the secondary level may update their licence for the primary level, provided that they are in possession of the necessary qualifications for a Full Licence at the primary level in accordance with the Licensing Framework.

Please note that the UPDATE Form is only for Teachers who are in possession of a Full License.

Please note that persons who still hold Temporary Licences must reapply for an appropriate valid licence since Temporary Licences are no longer valid.

Application Procedure: Teachers who wish to apply for an update can obtain the application form from the District Education Centre, the Ministry of Education website : http://moe.gov.bz/tsc/ , or the respective Management Offices. The completed form and supporting documents should be submitted to the Chief Education Officer, Ministry of Education via the District Education Centres.

Download Form : https://www.statusin.org/uploads/5182-Teachers%20License%20Update%20Form.pdf

Checklist:
** Social Security card
** Qualifications
** Copy of previous license
** Marriage/divorce certificate(Where Applicable)
** Signed Application form
** In the case of a name change please indicate previous name in which licence was issued

Note : Please note that this application only applies to teachers who are in possession of FULL License

About Us :
The Ministry of Education is charged with the responsibility of ensuring that all Belizeans are given an opportunity to acquire those knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for their own personal development and for full and active participation in the development of the nation. In carrying out its mission, the Ministry of Education shall work in collaboration with all education stakeholders.