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Letter of Recommendation for Student Template

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After spending significant time with their students and witnessing their academic and personal achievements first-hand, teachers are often asked for letters of recommendation by their students for further education or employment opportunities. This straightforward template will take care of most of the heavy-lifting while simply requiring you to fill in a few personal details!

If you’re employed at an academic institution and have a school logo that you’re authorized to use, consider including it at the top of your letter to catch the eye of your reader and build additional authority. Clearly demonstrating your credentials is critical when it comes to writing an effective letter of recommendation!

(Date)

Attn: [Recipient.FirstName][Recipient.LastName]​

Re: [Student.FirstName][Student.LastName]​

Dear Mr/Mrs. [Recipient.LastName],

The person writing the letter is as important as the letter itself, and the recipient needs to know why you’re a qualified and trustworthy source for information on the student you’re writing the letter for. That said, while there’s no need to brag, make sure you clearly demonstrate what makes you an expert in your field and why your letter should be taken seriously.

It is my pleasure to formally recommend [Student.FirstName][Student.LastName] for employment/admission with/to (name of employer or school). I have been a teacher/professor of (name of subject) at (name of school) for (number of years) and have been an educator for (number of years teaching in total, if different than previous number). (Consider adding one additional line here describing any noteworthy accolades or credentials you possess.)

Remember that while you obviously want to be positive in your letter of recommendation, you also want to be honest and accurate since this letter will reflect on you. That might mean tweaking some wording or using different adjectives to better describe your former student and to do it in a way that accurately reflects your opinion of them.

I have known [Student.FirstName] for (number of years) and had the pleasure of serving as his/her/their teacher/professor of (the subject that you teach/taught) at (name of the school you taught the student at).

In that time, I had a first-hand opportunity to witness [Student.FirstName] develop into an outstanding individual who excels in both his/her/their academic and personal endeavors. It is because of this knowledge that I have confidence in [Student.FirstName]'s suitability for this role and have chosen to write this letter of recommendation.

Drawing on an actual example, like a strong class project or presentation, shows the recipient that not only are you very familiar with the student you’re writing the letter of recommendation for but you also believe they have skills that will translate well from your classroom into their next endeavor in the real world.

As [Student.FirstName]'s (the subject that you teach) teacher/professor, I observed his/her/their excellent (mention one or two intellectual strengths, such as creativity, resourcefulness, critical thinking, attention to detail, etc.) with my own eyes. His/her/their work on (name a project or assignment that was particularly successful) was especially strong and is worth mentioning. (Add one sentence briefly describing the project and what made it so effective).

Whether it’s a potential employer or the staff at another school, the recipient of a letter of recommendation like this doesn’t just want to hear about the student’s academic achievements. They likely already know some of that from the student’s resume. Your letter of recommendation can offer valuable insights into your former student’s personality and characteristics, factors that could sway a decision one way or another.

Beyond noteworthy academic achievements, [Student.FirstName] displayed extraordinary personal strengths in the time I taught him/her. He/She/They demonstrated maturity beyond his/her/their years along with (mention two or three positive personal traits).

These qualities only served to endear him/her to his/her/their classmates as well as the teaching staff. Specifically, I can recall (outline a specific instance where there was a challenge or problem that the student had to deal with) and that he/she/they rose to meet the challenge head-on by (describe how the student displayed one of the previously mentioned traits in handling the situation).

The more real-world examples you can use to demonstrate your former student’s strengths, the better, so if you can add in any personal stories or details that drive your point home, feel free to do so. Simply put, try to show rather than tell the recipient why the applicant will be a success in this pursuit.

In addition to the above, [Student.FirstName] maintained (describe additional positive performance, such as a strong attendance record, an attentiveness to deadlines, a positive attitude in helping classmates, and so forth.), which further exemplified his/her/their character. (This would be an appropriate spot to briefly add any stories or examples that demonstrate the skills you just described.)

The main purpose of your concluding paragraph is to simply summarize your personal recommendation and to provide a contact method for further questions. However, a strong conclusion will also specifically speak to the particular school or job your former student is applying for in order to clearly demonstrate that you believe they are a suitable applicant for this role.

I highly recommend [Student.FirstName] and believe he/she/they would be an excellent candidate for (name of the academic program or job being sought by the student). His/her/their robust academic background and strong character traits will no doubt be an excellent addition to your company/school.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions about [Student.FirstName]'s past academic work or character via email at [Sender.Email] or phone at [Sender.Phone].

Sincerely,

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MM / DD / YYYY

​[Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName]​

​[Sender.Title][Sender.Company]​

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FAQ

  • A letter of recommendation is an endorsement of a person or a company. Its main goal is usually to prove the character of the recipient to any who might inquire (e.g. a prospective employer, an immigration authority, an educational institution, etc.).

  • Whether the student sees the letter of recommendation depends on the person giving it. Some might share the draft and ask for feedback, others will keep it confidential. Of course, if the letter is given to them so they can present it whenever they want, the student can see it.

  • This document (the letter of recommendation) should certainly include some information about the person giving it: qualifications, position, relation to the person being recommended, etc. It should also include the specific skills, characteristics, and character qualities of the person being recommended.

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