Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL)
For more information, Visit the CIFLTE website: TCSOL
If you have further questions, please call 212-678-8378 or email ciflte@tc.columbia.edu
Program Description:
The Certificate Program in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL) provides state-of-the-art training in Chinese pedagogy. Developed and taught by a world-class team of experts, the program offers a cutting-edge curriculum that sets trainees on a fast and efficient track to gain the knowledge and skills necessary for operating effectively in current and future classrooms in various contexts.
Academic Year 2023-24 TCSOL Certificate program
- An intensive yearlong certificate program (Fall and Spring) in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL)
- Accelerated program ideal for both pre-service and in-service teachers
- Perfect for College seniors or recent graduates majoring in Chinese studies, guest teachers from China or other Chinese-speaking regions, Mandarin speakers in the U.S. certified to teach other subjects or not yet certified in any subject, and career-changers
We are currently accepting applications for the 2023-2024 academic year. Space is limited. Click here for information on how to apply. Please file your application as soon as possible.
Application deadlines for AY 2023 - 2024 are :
- J-1 visa applicants: all materials in by June 16 (hard deadline)
- Non-J-1 in-person and online applicants: at minimum, application form and fee in by July 28 (all additional materials to be submitted as soon as possible)
Professor ZhaoHong Han and professor Lening Liu
Program Co-directors
The Certificate Program in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL)
Teachers College, Columbia University