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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:

Program at a Glance

  • When
    The 2013 summer program will run from June 24th through August 16th. 

  • Schedule
    Monday-Friday, 9:30 am-4 pm

  • Cost
    $50 application fee
    $6,500 full tuition

  • Requirements
    BA or equivalent;
    TOEFL score of 600 on PBT
    or 102 on iBT for non-natives

  • Application Deadlines
    We are currently still accepting applications!  

    Space permitting, we accept applications after the final deadline. Contact the TESOL Certificate Program on space availability at tesolcertprog@tc.columbia.edu or call 212-678-3459.

NOTE: The TESOL Certificate Program is a non-credit, non-degree program. It does not provide K-12 certification or an ESL endorsement on a public school teaching license. It is primarily for those who wish to teach adults in the U.S.and abroad. 

One summer for a lifetime of teaching and learning!