K–12 Initial Certification Process

Current turnaround for applications is 5 weeks.

Certification information, help, and support is available by calling 888.839.8101 or emailing certification@acsi.org. Thank you!

To apply for K–12 certification an applicant must have a bachelor's degree from either an accredited or ACSI recognized college or university, and should have or will be required to complete training in the biblical philosophy of education, formal Bible instruction, and appropriate teacher and/or administrator training.

The K–12 certification program for administrators and teachers is a requirement for ACSI school accreditation.

If you would like to pursue certification with ACSI you will need to do the following:

1. Download the appropriate application from the Certification Documents page.
2. Print and fill out the application.
3. Submit either:
   1. Transcripts showing at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited, ACSI-approved, or ACSI-recognized college. Transcripts must include your name, the degree earned (if applicable), the date the degree was issued, and the college name and location (all printed by the college/university).
   2. Current two-year state certificate (not substitute or emergency) in the field of certification you are requesting. ACSI may request copies of college transcripts if there is any question regarding the state certificate. If the state certificate uses codes, please ensure that the key to the codes is included.
4. Submit the application fee of $50 U.S. funds/$60 Canadian for each level of certification. For example, if you want elementary and secondary, you will need to submit $100 U.S. funds/$120 Canadian.

Find out more:

• Requirements for the different levels of certification
• Philosophy of Christian education (necessary for the first renewal certificate)
• Approved agencies offering equivalency reports verifying an international degree

Visit the Certification Documents page.

Questions?

See K–12 Certification FAQs. If your question is not answered there, call our toll-free number, 888.839.8101, and a certification representative will assist you.

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