TCSOL/TESOL Summer Dual Certificate Program in Osaka

Summer 2021
July 19, 2021 - August 13, 2021
When: July 19 - August 13, 2021
ANNOUNCEMENT (October 1st, 2020): In resonse to the COVID19 pandemic, the Osaka 2021 summer program is offered ONLY online. The certificates awarded remain the same.
Apply to the Program
Please email your application materials directly to the CIFLTE office at ciflte@tc.columbia.edu.
Application deadline:
- Priority deadline: April 4, 2021
- Final deadline: June 20, 2021
Please note that spots are limited. Applicants are accepted on a first-come basis, and only upon submission of a complete application and application fee.
Click here for Application Requirements
For more information, Visit the website: TCSOL/TESOL Summer Dual Certificate Program in Osaka
If you have further questions, please email ciflte@tc.columbia.edu
Overview
The TCSOL/TESOL Summer Dual Certificate Program in Osaka is a collaborative program co-sponsored by the Center for International Foreign Language Teacher Education (CIFLTE) at Teachers College, Columbia University and by Osaka Gakuin University. This dual certificate program provides intensive training in the teaching of both Chinese and English. Participants, however, have the options of obtaining a single certificate either in TCSOL, TESOL, or both.
The TCSOL/TESOL Summer Dual Certificate Program especially encourages applicants who are
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MA students/graduates in Chinese linguistics, English, Bilingual or Multilingual Education
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College seniors in Chinese linguistics, English, Bilingual or Multilingual Education
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Teachers of Chinese or English looking to enhance their teaching expertise
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Professionals considering a career change
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Individuals seeking to acquire a new skill
Students who successfully complete the TCSOL/TESOL Summer Dual Certificate Program will receive a certificate jointly issued by Teachers College, Columbia University and Osaka Gakuin Univeristy to acknowledge their participation and achievement in the program. Attending the TCSOL/TESOL Summer Dual Certificate Program will also give a significant advantage to applicants who decide to continue on to the TCSOL One-year Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. With the foundation that the summer program provides, students will be better equipped for the rigorous program at Teachers College. Application priority will be given to students who demonstrate their ability during the summer program. Additionally, applicants who successfully complete the summer program will be eligible for a reduction of the tuition fee for the one-year courses should they be admitted to the TCSOL Program at Teachers College, Columbia University.
Tuition and Fees
Application Fee (non-refundable)
- Priority: $50 (Before or on April 4, 2021)
- Final: $100 (After April 4, 2021)
Tuition Fee (non-refundable)
The tuition fee varies depending on the track you apply to.
- TCSOL only: $1,750
- TESOL only: $1,750
- Dual: $3,400
In order to ensure your place in the program, the full tuition fee must be paid within two weeks of the date you were accepted.
Deferral may be granted for those admitted students; however, it may result in collection of the difference in increased tuition in such case.
Application and Tuition Fee Payment
To make a payment, please follow this link: https://commerce.cashnet.com/TCSOL?cname=SC-TRACKJ.
Late Fee
If the tuition fee is not paid within two weeks of the date you were accepted, an additional late fee of $100 will be added.
Below is the schedule for TCSOL/TESOL 2021 Summer Dual Program in Osaka:
Program dates: July 19 - August 13, 2021
TCSOL: July 19-30, 2021 - 8:00-11:00am
TESOL: July 19-30, 2021 - 8:00-11:00am
TCSOL and TESOL: August 2-13, 2021 - 8:00-11:00am
* All dates are tentative and subject to change; the Summer B program is co-sponsored by CIFLTE and Osaka Gakuin University..