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RID/CASLI Testing Information
Interpreter Testing - Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
RID - National Interpreter Certification (NIC)
Interpreters who obtain NIC certification are nationally-certified interpreters which
demonstrate professional knowledge and skills that meet or exceed the minimum professional
standards necessary to perform in a broad range of interpretation and transliteration
assignments.
The RID moratorium on performance exams for those seeking an NIC has been lifted. Candidates are able to schedule an appointment for the NIC Performance/interview test. The moratorium continues for the SL:C, OTC and Ed:K-12.
IMPORTANT CHANGES Regarding Certificate Testing:
A new organization has been established as a subsidiary of RID, Center for the Assessment of Sign Language (CASLI). This LLC organization will be responsible for development and administration
of knowledge and performance exams
NIC Knowledge Exam (Written Test)
RID Written tests (NIC and CDI) will continue to be offered. The 5-year window on
the test score will be extended to make up for the time the performance test was not
offered. To apply for testing, visit the RID website to complete an application.
There are three sites in Florida: Crystal River, Jacksonville, and Kissimmee.
Exam Fees As of March 6, 2020
| Exam Type | RID Member | Non-Member |
|---|---|---|
| CDI Knowledge Exam | $225.00 | $280.00 |
| CDI Knowledge Exam Retake | $165.00 | $190.00 |
| CDI Performance Exam | $310.00 | $395.00 |
| CDI Performance Exam Retake | $280.00 | $365.00 |
| NIC Knowledge Exam | $325.00 | $425.00 |
| NIC Knowledge Exam Retake | $275.00 | $375.00 |
| NIC Performance Exam | $410.00 | $510.00 |
| NIC Performance Exam Retake | $360.00 | $460.00 |
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID)
Generalist certifications recognize professional interpreters who have met or exceeded
a nationally recognized standard of minimum competence in interpreting and/or transliterating.
Individual certifications vary in their scope, so it is important to know what each
credential means.
For a complete listing of all previously offered certificates under the RID umbrella and the functional descriptors please visit the RID website.