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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

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Gain the skills and knowledge to teach English to speakers of other languages, both in the U.S. and internationally.

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Courses
6 Required
0 Elective
Methods
Online
F-1 Visa Eligible

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This program is perfect for...

Individuals who wish to teach English to school-aged and adult learners in the U.S.
TESOL teachers who want to update their teaching methods and online strategies
Students planning for a career teaching English in their home country
Professionals planning to teach English abroad

What you can learn.

Explore techniques for teaching listening, speaking, reading and writing skills to English-as-second-language speakers
Learn how to formulate lesson plans, write objectives, teach strategies, select classroom materials and assess design for English learners at all levels
Discover concepts of linguistics and how they impact learners of English as a second language
Understand how to best utilize instructional technology when teaching English as a second language

Learn to Teach English as a Second Language

The UCLA Extension Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate program prepares educators to teach English as a second or foreign language to diverse learning populations.

The program covers applicable theory in linguistics and second language development; methods of teaching listening, speaking, reading and writing; current technologies for teaching English and cultural understanding. 

Format: 100% online

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Featured Course Offering:

TESOL Supervised Teaching Experience

Explore professional development opportunities through guided teaching practice in English Language Teaching (ELT). Build your teaching philosophy and discover how to incorporate instructional technologies in designing and implementing lesson plans. This course is not part of the certificate program.

 

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Cost and Fees

All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.
Application and Candidacy Fee
$200
Estimated Textbooks and Materials
$30
Estimated Program Tuition
$3567
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Payment Options

  • Not eligible for VA Benefit
  • Federal Financial Aid is not available

Applicants of this program are required to submit the following:

  • Bachelor's degree official transcripts
  • English language proficiency (minimum) scores for non-native English speakers, if English is not the primary language of the country in which you have obtained your bachelor's degree:
    • TOEFL iBT: 85
      IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
      DuoLingo: 55
Note: Students who earned their Bachelor's degree from a university located in a country in which English is the primary language are not required to submit English language proficiency scores. 

Required Courses

Students are encouraged to first complete EDUC 825. Students must pass all four core courses with a C or better to be eligible for the TESOL Practicum Portfolio course.
EDUC 825

Introduction to the TESOL Program

This required, first course in the TESOL certificate reviews student scope of work and portfolio assignments, English proficiency requirements, and prepares students for success in completing the certificate.
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