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Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are now OPEN!
Should you have any additional questions, please review the FAQ section or schedule a meeting with our Manager of Recruitment, De’Marco (demarco@nashvilleteacherresidency.org).
Steps to becoming an NTR Resident
Thank you for your interest in Nashville Teacher Residency. Please read the following information to learn more about the application and selection process.
Step 1: Learn More About NTR
Before applying, we encourage you to learn more about our program. Below, we’ve listed some ways to learn more.
Explore the NTR website
Review Applicant FAQ’s
Reach out with any other questions you may have. Please feel free to contact our Manager of Data & Recruitment, De’Marco Fomby, at Demarco@nashvilleteacherresidency.org.
Step 2: Fill Out Our Application
Frequently Asked Questions - Recruitment
Applications will open in August and close in mid-March.
The NTR recruitment cycle runs from August (current year) - May (next year), with cohorts starting in June. The Residency pathway is designed to take 1 year; the Teacher of Record pathway takes 12-18 months and depends on the subject area and when a candidate passes their Praxis.
NTR tuition is $7,000. Thanks to supplemental funding, we have been able to cover the full cost of tuition for the past two cohorts. We hope to continue offering the licensing program at no cost to candidates, but free tuition cannot be guaranteed until funding is secured each summer.
No, the only degree requirement is a Bachelor's degree.
NTR currently prepares teachers for grades 6–12 in Math, Science, ELA, History/Social Studies, and SPED Intervention.
Required exams depend on your content area and pathway. If you've already passed a Praxis exam relevant to your subject, we’ll ask for an official score report during the interview process, but everyone is asked to take a practice exam as a part of the interview process.
Successfully completing all requirements for licensure includes completing the NTR program and coursework, passing the required Praxis exams, and successfully completing your clinical experience with the support of our Site Management team. Once you have successfully completed each of those, you will be licensed to teach in the state of Tennessee. Future employment is your responsibility, but we do have robust supports for our Alumni.