TESOL Certificate Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Certification

Through a unique synergy of theory and practice, the Teachers College TESOL Certificate Program prepares graduates to teach English to adult speakers of other languages. Students are taught to adapt and apply principles of communicative language teaching to a variety of settings and learner populations. We emphasize sensitivity to teacher and student diversity, which can include factors such as: cultural, religious, linguistic, educational, and socio-economic background; race and ethnicity; and sexual orientation and gender expression. Graduates are prepared to become active, reflective, and collaborative TESOL professionals in local and international contexts. 

• Upon completion, students are awarded: 28 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) approved by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and/or a CTLE Certificate (280 hours).

• The Program aligns with, and exceeds the standards recommended by TESOL International Association for short-term certificate programs. It also meets and exceeds the 120-hour instruction standard often required for teaching abroad.

• Students who complete the program can transfer up to 6 credits toward an M.A. degree in Applied Linguistics or TESOL at Teachers College, Columbia University.

• Please note that while taught at the graduate level, 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.

Workshops

 June 28, 2025.    Maximizing language acquisition and higher-order thinking skills through content-based learning   (Online, Zoom)   

July , 19 2025  Pronunciation: Building Autonomy While Teaching the Skills (In Person, At Teachers College)   

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Online Information Sessions 

Attend an info session to learn more about the Program.

Dates: November 12, 2024 (9-10am, ET); December 12, 2024 (12-1pm, ET), February 13, 2025 (9:30-10:30am, ET), March 7, 2025 (5:30-6:30pm, ET); June 11, 2025 (12:30-1:30pm); July 8, 2025 (5-6pm, ET)

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