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TESOL Certificate Program
Teachers College, Columbia University
Teachers College
Columbia University
TESOL certification program
TESOL Certificate Program
Teachers College, Columbia University
Box 66, 525 W 120th Street
New York, New York 10027-6696
Phone: 212-678-3459 ♦ ~ Fax: 212-678-3428 ♦ Email:

Applying to the TESOL Certificate Program

  • Transcripts
    Official copies of your transcripts should be sent to the address below. We will accept unofficial copies of your transcripts attached to your application pending official versions.

    TESOL Certificate Program
    Teachers College, Columbia University
    525 W 120th Street, Box 66
    New York, New York 10027-6696

  • Application Deadlines (We offer rolling admissions.)
    The application deadline for the Summer, 2013 program is May 15, 2013.


Application Checklist

  • Completed application
  • Personal essay
  • Official transcripts (A BA or equivalent is required to attend this program.)
  • Current CV or resume
  • Official copies of language proficiency test scores (non-native English speakers only)
  • $50 application fee

International Students: Click here for important information.



  • Payment
    $50 application fee
    $6,500 full tuition
    If you are accepted, we require a $500 non-refundable deposit within two weeks of your date of acceptance.

    We accept credit cards, as well as checks and money orders drawn on U.S. banks.

    Please make checks and money orders payable to Teachers College, Columbia University and mail directly to:

    TESOL Certificate Program

    Teachers College, Columbia University
    525 W 120th Street, Box 66
    New York, New York 10027-6696