Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE)
Official department website: schools, calendars, news and divisions.
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Toolkit
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Resources & useful links
The official agencies and trusted organizations you will actually need — organized by stage — plus a printable relocation checklist.
Certification roadmap
Requirements + 12-step checklist.
Cost calculator
Build your monthly budget.
Schools directory
Filter schools by island and level.
FAQ
Quick answers to common questions.
Official education agencies
VIDE — Employment opportunities
Official current vacancies and how to apply.
Visit site (VIDE — Employment opportunities, opens in a new tab)Virgin Islands Board of Education — Certification
Certification rules, certificate types and the application portal.
Visit site (Virgin Islands Board of Education — Certification, opens in a new tab)ETS Praxis — Virgin Islands requirements
Required Praxis tests and qualifying scores for the Virgin Islands.
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Federal education policy, grants and data.
Visit site (U.S. Department of Education, opens in a new tab)Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions
Check whether your college is accredited.
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University of the Virgin Islands
The territory's public university with campuses on St. Thomas and St. Croix — graduate study and education programs.
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National union with locals representing many Virgin Islands educators.
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Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands
Official territorial government portal.
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Visitor information, events and island guides.
Visit site (USVI Department of Tourism, opens in a new tab)Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA)
Electricity and water service and rates.
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Driver's licenses and vehicle registration.
Visit site (VI Bureau of Motor Vehicles, opens in a new tab)Virgin Islands National Park
Two-thirds of St. John is national park land.
Visit site (Virgin Islands National Park, opens in a new tab)Buck Island Reef National Monument
Snorkel trails and turtle beaches off St. Croix.
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NOAA National Hurricane Center
Official Atlantic tropical forecasts and advisories.
Visit site (NOAA National Hurricane Center, opens in a new tab)VI Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA)
Local emergency alerts, shelters and preparedness.
Visit site (VI Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA), opens in a new tab)Ready.gov — Hurricanes
Federal preparedness checklists.
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