Teaching English as a Second Language/Teaching English as a Foreign Language

The Graduate Certificate in TESL/TEFL consists of two prerequisites and 12 graduate credits. Courses are designed to provide basic preparation in teaching English to speakers of other languages in a variety of setting. Students may do a stand-alone certificate or apply to do a graduate certificate in addition to a masters or doctoral program. Students applying for the program can transfer in up to 9 credits taken at ISU as a graduate nondegree undeclared student (if grade of B or above) before admission to the certificate program. At least 3 credits must be earned towards the certificate requirements after admission (the same semester or a later semester). Thank you for considering our program and ISU for your future graduate education.

Certificate Funding Options

This Certificate program does not currently qualify for Federal Financial Aid. The following funding options are available:

• Private Loans Options
• University Payment Plan Options

Requirements

ISU-wide: Academic Records, GPA, Statement of Purpose, Letters of Recommendation

Application Deadlines: Oct 15 for Spring entry, March 15 for Summer entry, July 15 for Fall entry.

Program Requires GRE: No

Program Requires GMAT : No

Additional International Requirements:

English Proficiency Minimum:

Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS:No

Financial Statement: Application