Our Mission
The mission of the Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College is to prepare a diverse group of students to become the highly educated and professional nursing workforce of the future.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create an innovative high school experience that is student-centric, structured to foster a supportive learning environment, and committed to developing the skills, knowledge, and passion necessary to excel in the nursing and allied health professions.
"Me gusta porque el ha aprendido muchas cosas que no sabia. Estoy contenta y me siento segura de su futuro. Respeto mucho la escuela y a los maestros. Estoy muy agradecida.”
(“I am glad that he has learned a lot of things that he didn’t know. I am happy, and I feel certain about his future. I respect the school and his teachers. I am very grateful”)
from Rosana F.
About Us
RINI students are afforded a rigorous high school curricula, early college classes, and exposure to the nursing profession. Students entering the 9th grade are allowed to enroll as first year students after successfully completing their 8th grade year at another school.
Students who are successful in their first and second years take a combination of high school and college courses at area colleges and universities such as the University of RI, Rhode Island College, Community College of RI, and Roger Williams University. After 4 years in our program, students are able to transfer as many as 20 college credits towards their nursing college major.
RINI pays for the early college courses empowering its students by lowering the overall cost of their education. Early college exposure orientates students to the demands of higher education and increases the likelihood of college graduation.
We have established a reputation for academic and professional excellence. Please click on the “In the News” tab to see how our innovative model has already made local and national news!