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Become a Test Site

The RID National Testing System currently administers performance testing through a system of supersites. The supersites administer performance testing year-round, as well as the pencil-and-paper written tests twice each year.

Site applications are reviewed by the NAD-RID Certification Council, which approves new sites that fulfill the necessary requirements and also serve areas in need of a testing site.

Hosting a site and administering the tests involves a commitment of time and facilities; however, it is a valuable contribution to your fellow interpreters and can be a very rewarding experience.

For further information and application materials, please contact the director of certification.

What’s involved in becoming a test site?

1. Each site should have a site coordinator to serve as the main contact for the site.
   Site coordinators:
   • Are responsible for maintaining a secure location for the test materials and scheduling testing slots with candidates.
   • Schedule Local Test Administrators (LTAs) for the tests.
   • Can also serve as LTAs.
   • Ensure there are adequate testing facilities and LTAs to offer the tests.
2. Sites should be able to offer at least 50 performance testing slots per year. The supersites also offer the written tests on the first Saturdays in June and December.
3. For the CI and CT tests, two rooms are needed – a warm-up room and a testing room. The rooms should be large enough to comfortably fit the necessary equipment, the candidate and LTA.
4. For the NIC Interview and Performance exam, only one room is required.
5. Equipment needed for the exams include:
   • a DVD player and remote control
   • a VHS player
   • 21” or larger TV monitor
   • a video camera in VHS, VHS-C, Hi8 or mini-DV format.