Rhode Island Initial Teacher Certification
Gain the credentials you need

Rhode Island Initial Teacher Certification:

• Rhode Island Initial Certification:


In order to begin teaching in Rhode Island, you will need to complete a Rhode Island teacher certification program as well as have at least a Bachelor degree.

Satisfy the following requirements and complete the following steps to earn your Rhode Island Teaching Certification:


• Step 1:
  
  
  Request information from accredited institutions regarding Bachelor's, Master's and PhD programs. Teacher Preparation Programs.


• University of Phoenix
• Walden University
• Capella University
• Ashford University


• Step 2:
  
  
  Download and complete the Rhode Island Application Packet.


• Step 3:
  
  
  Pay the appropriate fees (proper fees are indicated within the application packets as well as downloadable from the Rhode Island Department of Education website)
  
  Pay by money order or personal check made payable to the "General Treasurer - State of Rhode Island".


• Step 4:
  
  
  Provide a copy of competency test reports within your application packet.
  
  Find out what tests are required, when they are given and where at the ETS website.


• Step 5:
  Provide Official Transcripts within your returned application packet. Copies or transcripts printed by yourself off the internet will not be accepted.


• Step 6:
  Document Recency of Study:
  If you do not possess a Master's degree at the time of submitting your application, you must show the completion of 6 semester hours of college coursework within the past 5 years.


• Step 7:
  Document any teaching experience (if applicable)


Send materials to this address:
Rhode Island Department of Education
Office of Teacher Certification
Shepard Building
255 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903-3400

Or contact the RIDOE by calling (401) 222-4600


• Step 8:
  
  
  Sit Back and Relax!

Learn about the requirements of another state by clicking on one of the state certification links to your left.

Request information from schools by clicking on the links or school logos below.