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ACE Teacher Formation Program Application Requirements
1. Online Application – Available now online
2. Personal Statement and Two Essay Questions
3. Current Resume
4. Four Recommendations (two from University professors, one from a rector/residence hall director, one from a peer)
5. College Transcript
6. GRE Scores
All candidates must:
Have received, or expect to receive, a bachelors degree by the summer following the date of the application.
Possess a willingness to live and actively participate in a small community of other teachers.
Commit to serving two years.
The ACE program welcomes candidates from all academic disciplines. We encourage applications from those with strong backgrounds in mathematics, natural sciences, or foreign language, and those of varying cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
ACE invites all applicants for service to Catholic education. All participants should be willing to live and work in community. Religious affiliation is not a determinant for acceptance.
ACE South Bend Teacher Formation Program Application Requirements
1. Online Application – Available now online
2. Personal Statement and Two Essay Questions
3. Current Resume
4. Four Recommendations (two from professors or professional supervisors; one from a rector, campus minister or clergy member, one from a peer or professional colleague)
5. College Transcript
6. GRE Scores
All candidates must:
Have received, or expect to reeceive, a bachelors degree by the summer following the date of the application.
Possess a willingness to meet regularly with a community of fellow teachers and foster personal and communal spiritual growth.
Commit to serving two years in the Diocese of Fort Wayne/South Bend, and to serving in Catholic schools for two of the five years after completion of the ACE program.
ACE Leadership Application Requirements
1. Online Application – Available now online
2. Essay 1
3. Essay 2
4. Four letters of recommendation from people familiar with the candidate’s character, interests, and academic ability. Letters of recommendation must be enclosed in an envelope with the writer’s signature across the seal. The following are required:
One letter from a diocesan official from the diocese/school where the candidate intends to serve (see above)
One letter from a school official from the school where the candidate intends to serve
One letter from a professor
One letter from a teaching colleague
5. Official transcripts from each college or university attended
6. An updated resume
7. GRE Scores
8. $100 application fee
English as a New Language Applications Requirements
1. Paper Application – Download Here
2. No Recommendations are Required
3. Valid Teaching Licenseh4.
