In this regulation, system of schools means a system of schools that have the same philosophical, educational or pedagogical perspective, such as Montessori or Waldorf schools.
Independent school teaching certificates are classified into the following types:
system-restricted independent school teaching certificates, which qualify the certificate holder to teach any subject within the system of schools specified on the certificate;
subject-restricted independent school teaching certificates, which qualify the certificate holder to teach at any independent school the subjects specified on the certificate;
school- and subject-restricted independent school teaching certificates, which qualify the certificate holder to teach the subjects specified on the certificate at one or more independent schools specified on the certificate;
professional certificates issued by the inspector of independent schools under the Independent School Act before January 9, 2012;
standard certificates issued by the inspector of independent schools under the Independent School Act before January 9, 2012.