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The application for June 2023 ESOL Cohort 8 is now open! 

In order to be considered for admission to RISPE’s ESOL Teacher Certification Program, applicants must:

Application Checklist:

The application and other required forms can be found at the bottom of this page. You must download these forms and complete them as MS Word, PDF, or similar program documents. Shared Google documents will not be accepted. Applications will not be considered until all required materials are received. Your completed application and required materials should be submitted to us electronically in one email to certification@rhodeislandspe.com. Please read all instructions before applying and reach out to certification@rhodeislandspe.com with questions. 



Please send application items 1-4 attached to one email sent to certification@rhodeislandspe.com. Please send items 5-6 per the checklist instructions above. 


Upon application review, you may be invited to attend an admission interview. Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Final Decisions will be made by the end of April 2023.

Questions about this application can be directed to certification@rhodeislandspe.com.

Application Forms

**Do not complete these forms as Google Docs. The Google format is for viewing only. Please download the forms and complete them as an MS Word, PDF, or a similar program document. **