Advanced Certificate in Bilingual/Bicultural Education (non-degree track)
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Admission Information
Displaying requirements for the Spring 2027, Summer 2027, and Fall 2027 terms.
Advanced Certificate
- Points/Credits: 15
- Entry Terms: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Enrollment Formats: Full-Time Online, Part-Time Online
Certification
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- Bilingual Extension
Application Deadlines
| Entry Term Available | Priority Deadlines | Final Deadlines | Extended Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | November 15, 2026 | November 15, 2026 | N/A |
| Summer | June 1, 2027 | June 1, 2027 | N/A |
| Fall | July 1, 2027 | July 1, 2027 | N/A |
Select programs remain open beyond our standard application deadlines, such as those with an extended deadline or those that are rolling (open until June or July). If your program is rolling or has an extended deadline indicated above, applications are reviewed as they are received and on a space-available basis. We recommend you complete your application as soon as possible as these programs can close earlier if full capacity has been met.
Application Requirements
| Requirement | |
|---|---|
| Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume | |
| Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed | |
| Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable) | |
| $75 Application Fee | |
| Two (2) Letters of Recommendation | |
| Supplemental application required (included in online application) | |
| In order to obtain Bilingual Extension Certification, must hold or be eligible for Initial Certification, if certification is in-progress, must be obtained prior to enrollment | |
| Fluency in English and a Language Other than English (LOTE) |
For admission-related inquiries, please contact AHadmission@tc.columbia.edu.
Requirements from the TC Catalog (AY 2026-2027)
View catalog information for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 terms.