The purpose of ACSI Certification is to strengthen Christian schools by credentialing educators who meet established professional and biblical requirements. ACSI Certification promotes continued professional learning and increased effectiveness. Establishing and maintaining the certification of staff and administration is an essential step toward professional credibility and growth. Education is a process. Just as we encourage our students to grow and become life–long learners, we want to set the same example as their teachers and leaders. ACSI certification establishes a framework for professional growth to occur over time, just like continuous school improvement.
ACSI has improved our certification platform to streamline the process to maintain your certification and CEUs all in one place!
We are very excited to announce the new Certification Application!
(If you are NOT teaching at an ACSI School, please follow the directions in the First Time Applicant tab below.)
This application is built into the Learning Builder system, which means once you login to your ACSI VPP (Virtual Professional Portfolio), you can access ACSI's certification applications, past certifications, and track your CEUs.
Click on the tabs below to learn the specifics of how to access this new application.
Our current certification application turnaround time is 2-3 weeks!
Please note: Beginning August 1, 2024, the ACSI Certification application price will be increased from a $75 fee to a $100 fee per application.
First Time ApplicantApply for Initial Certification:
E ducators at an ACSI School:
Educators NOT teaching at an ACSI school:
In order to gain initial certification with ACSI, you will need to have the following items readily available:
1. Official copies of your college transcripts stating a minimum of a Bachelor's degree. (can be electronic transcripts or scans/copies of any paper official copies you have)
2. Any state certification you have is also good to include. (does not have to be current)
3. Credit card for $100 application fee payment.
Mailing address for paper transcript copies:
(NOT required- Electronic transcript copies are preferred)
ACSI Attn: Certification
PO Box 62249
Colorado Springs, CO 80962
Electronic transcripts can be sent to: certification@acsi.org
Certification Requirements:
Each of our certifications have the following elements:
1. Biblical studies requirements
2. Educational studies requirements
3. A Christian Philosophy of Education requirement
If an applicant is lacking a sufficient amount of any of the above requirements for their requested certificate, we will issue a Temporary (2-year) certificate with renewal and upgrade requirements listed to allow the applicant to work toward those Standard/Professional level requirements.
Your certification level (Temporary, Standard, or Professional) will be based on the qualifications we find in your transcripts.
Please note: Most people are awarded a Temporary Level to start with as they may not have met the Bible and Christian Philosophy of Education requirements in their college’s degree program. Those (and any other needed Educational courses) will then be listed as renewal requirements for your next certificate.
ACSI currently offers 8 different certifications. Click on any of the following requirement charts to view what will be needed for that particular certificate.
Renewal/Upgrade Applicant
K-12
Renew/Upgrade Your ACSI Certificate:
If you already know your login information, you can begin your application process HERE.
Returning User How To Apply pdf
How to Apply video
Accessing & Responding to an Evaluator's Comments on your application
If you need assistance with your login information, email careteam@acsi.org for assistance.
In order to renew or upgrade your certification with ACSI, you will need to have the following items readily available:
1. Official copies of any college transcripts for renewal requirements stating semester hours of college credit were needed. (can be electronic transcripts or scans/copies of any paper official copies you have)
2. Any CEU certificates from outside providers that may have been needed for your renewal/upgrade.
3. Any letters or checklists listed as renewal/upgrade requirements on your past certificate(s).
4. Credit card for $100 application fee payment.
Mailing address for paper transcript copies:
(NOT required- Electronic transcript copies are preferred)
ACSI Attn: Certification
PO Box 62249
Colorado Springs, CO 80962
Electronic transcripts can be sent to: certification@acsi.org
If you have held an ACSI Certificate in the past, even if it is expired, please follow the "How-To" document below to find your account and login successfully without creating a duplicate account.
Once logged in, you should find your existing or expired ACSI certificate right on the opening dashboard. If you do not see your previous certificate, please contact certification@acsi.org for assistance.
