Using Previously Earned Credits for a Teacher’s Licence

Previously earned credits may count toward teacher’s licence requirements, but legal limits may apply depending on whether the previous institution had an approved teacher-training programme.

Eligibility of Previously Earned Credits

Credits earned at a previous institution through transfer admission or a similar route may be counted as credits valid for obtaining a teacher’s licence.

Limits on the Number of Credits Counted

The number of previously earned credits that can be counted may be limited by law. The applicable limit may depend on whether the previous institution had an approved teacher-training programme. The details must be confirmed for each individual case.

Official sources

The following official Tokyo Denki University materials were used to prepare this page.