Accredited university TESOL / TEFL certification programs online in USA: Online TESOL certificate course for home study in WA State, California, NYC, NY, Florida, Texas, Ohio, IL, PA, GA, MI, NC, NJ, AZ, VA. MA. 120-hour ESL teacher training online from Seattle, Washington.
School of Teaching ESL: Based in Seattle WA, School of Teaching ESL (S-TESL), in cooperation with Seattle Pacific University, offers an accredited TESOL Certificate via online classes to students in the U.S. and around the world. Taught by highly-qualified professional teacher educators, this 120-hour Certificate course thoroughly prepares you to teach English in the United States or overseas. Classes begin winter, spring, summer and fall quarters. All classes taken through the School of Teaching ESL carry credits from Seattle Pacific University and are reflected on the transcript. We also offer on-site ESL teacher training certification programs in Seattle.
S-TESL prepares people to teach English as a Second (ESL) and/or a Foreign Language (EFL) in a wide variety of arenas and circumstances.
Whether in the United States or abroad, teaching children or adults, working with advantaged or disadvantaged students, our graduates will be skilled, knowledgeable, resourceful, compassionate, and committed to professional growth
Course modules include: • Foundations of Bilingual Education (3 credits) • Grammar in English Language Teaching (3 credits) • Teaching English for Specific Purposes (3 credits) • Content-based English Language Teaching (3 credits) • Assessment of English Language Students (3 credits) • Pronunciation in English Language Teaching (3 credits) • Young Learners and English Language Teaching (3 credits) • Cultural Issues in English Language Teaching (3 credits) • Reading and Writing in English Language Teaching (3 credits) • Approaches and Methods in English Language Teaching (3 credits) • Foundations of English Language Teaching: Theory and Application (3 credits) • Materials Development and Resources in English Language Teaching (3 credits) • Professionalism, Advocacy and Leadership in English Language Teaching (2 credits) • Classroom Issues and Management in Teaching English Language Learners (3 credits)
Pre-Requisites / Entry Requirements: - You must have a bachelor’s degree from an approved college or professional school to earn the Seattle Pacific University Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.
- With a BA Waiver, you can earn a stand-alone TESOL certificate from S-TESL (without transcripts from SPU).
- Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 to successfully complete the program.
- Non-native English speakers are required to demonstrate language proficiency in English to be accepted into the program.
Student Reviews / Testimonials: • "I would highly recommend this course Intensive TESL I because it has definitely prepared me to teach ESL students and has taught me to look at the world through different eyes. I feel that regular classroom teachers should take courses like this since the student population is always of mixed cultures." Liz, Public school teacher in Alaska
• "The content of this course was excellent. It was so nice to finally take a class filled with such practical knowledge. I will use so much of the content (activities, unit plans, lesson plans) in my actual classroom." S-TESL Class Student
Learn to teach English as a second language. Gain knowledge and skills to help you get a career in teaching overseas or locally. Tennessee Foreign Language Institute (TFLI) is located in Nashville, TN, in a thriving, multicultural community, and the "Athens of the South". We provide TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) courses for both native and non-native English speakers.
TFLI has the unique privilege of serving this community, holding the distinction as the only state-supported language institution in the US. We have offered training in over 100 world languages since 1987.
The British Council recognizes TFLI as a reputable teaching institution, acknowledging that our coursework meets the highest standards in teacher training. Therefore, graduates of TFLI's TESL program meet the criteria to become IELTS examiners for ELS and the British Council.
- TESL Certification Course: This 150-hour program includes training in the fundamentals of Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), with the purpose of preparing its graduates to teach ESL in a variety of classroom settings
- TESL for Non-native Speakers of English: 150-hour Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate Program
Get certified from home to teach English abroad. TEFLOnline is convenient and affordable, and earns you an internationally recognized teaching certificate. Our interactive, self-paced, easy-to-follow program offered online by Bridge-Linguatec, the largest provider of TEFL courses in the US, allows you to train at your own pace from anywhere in the world. The courses take approximately 40 to 120 hours to finish and are typically completed over the course of six to eight weeks. Modules include study material, video tutorials, review quizzes, and written assignments—and courses comprised of 60 hours or more include guidance from your own personal tutor.
The 120-hour comprehensive course features personal feedback from experienced tutors, self-check quizzes, video tutorials, and Business English and Young Learners endorsements. Also included is Grammar Advisor, an essential language awareness course and teacher resource, and TEFL Videos, a library of over 100 how-to videos for teaching English as a foreign language. Bridge-Linguatec is a fully accredited institution (by ACCET) with over 20 years of experience training students and teachers. Ask about our job placement service as well!
The courses take between 40 - 120 hours to complete, but can be done at your own pace and on your own time
Features include:
* Specialization in Business English and Young Learners with endorsements
* Study material
* Feedback from tutors
* Written assignments
* Video tutorials
* TEFL Video
* Grammar Advisor
* Self-check quizzes
* Library of over 100 how-to videos for teaching English as a foreign language
• The International TEFL Institute (ITEFLI) provides internationally-accredited and globally-recognized certificate and master diploma programs in Teaching English Language as a Foreign Language (TEFL).
• Taught via online learning, our TEFL (TESOL) programs are available to students in the U.S., Canada and worldwide.
• We equip you with the teaching skills and certification required to get a professional well-paid job teaching English anywhere in the world.
• A TEFL qualification from ITEFLI will help you find TEFL jobs throughout the world. Our online TEFL certification programs are provided through up-to-date, technologically-advanced interactive training media which enhance and promote the learning experience.
• The main advantages of completing an online TEFL course are convenience and flexibility. You can study from any location you choose and you can start the program whenever you want.
• Learn at your own pace with up to 6 months to complete a course. You don't have to take any exams - qualification is earned through assignments you submit.
• ITEFLI is accredited by the International TEFL Accreditation Council (ITEFLAC) - an independent body that specialises in the accreditation of TEFL/TESOL course providers and institutions.
Student Review: "The course itself is professionally produced and contains great information...thank you very much for the wonderful time I had. I'm equally impressed with the professional materials. I highly recommend this course to anyone."
- Francis
Teaching House - Philadelphia is an English teacher training institute located in Downtown Philadelphia PA. We provide the world-renowned CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) 4-week course to students from the U.S. and around the world.
The CELTA is a practical and hands-on course that gives trainees the necessary experience in teaching a variety of lessons to non-native English speakers. The course has a strong focus on teaching practice, where you will be teaching English to non-native speakers. Our teacher trainers always provide you with very helpful feedback throughout the course.
In accordance with CELTA standards, all Teaching House courses are run by trainers approved by the University of Cambridge. All graduates obtain a CELTA Certificate issued by the University of Cambridge.
- CELTA = ‘Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults’
- It is the most highly regarded certification by employers in the U.S. and abroad and will help you land a teaching job in almost any location worldwide.
- Accredited by the University of Cambridge and successful candidates are awarded certification from Cambridge.
Located in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County MI, Eastern Michigan University (EMU) provides a range of undergraduate and graduate level TESOL (Teaching Enligh to Speakers of Other Languages) courses. We pride ourselves on the rich diversity of our faculty and students, and on our years of experience in TESOL teacher education. EMU is about people, education, service, community engagement, excellence, and your success and well-being.
Established in 1980, our MA TESOL program has been sending its graduates all over the world. Graduates of the program currently teach in at least 20 different states across U.S.A. and in more than 30 countries and regions worldwide. In the last 27 years, the program has continued its innovation first by adding a TESL Graduate Certificate program for certified teachers in pursuit of the state's ESL endorsement, and recently a new Undergarduate TESOL Minor program.
At EMU, we strive to provide a student-focused learning environment that enhances the lives of students and positively impacts the community. We extend our commitment beyond the campus boundaries to the wider community through service initiatives, and public and private partnerships of mutual interest addressing local, regional, national and international opportunities and challenges.
- Masters (MA) in TESOL Program
Prepares candidates to teach English as a second language in the U.S.A. or as a foreign language in other countries.
- TESL Graduate Certificate / K12 Endorsement Program
Targets five knowledge domains, as set out in the TESOL Standards for K-12 ESL Teacher Education Programs
- Undergraduate TESOL Minor Program
Prepares candidates to gain competence in teaching English as a second language in the U.S.A. or in other countries.
Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, New York, the International TEFL Training Institute (ITTI) provides a range of internationally recognized TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification programs.
Teach English around the world with our accredited, state-of-the-art 120-hour TEFL/TESOL (online, on-site, or combined) certification programs.
Online specialization courses are also available in teaching business, young learners and TOEFL preparation.
With training professionals who possess an MA in TESOL and years of extensive teaching experience, you can be certain to acquire the knowledge and skills you need to successfully enter the world of teaching English.
Our graduates are employed by the best schools in over 50 countries promoting the study of English.
Whether you would like to teach business professionals, or young learners, or prepare individuals to pass the TOEFL test, our specialization programs can help you achieve your goals and land the job you desire.
Over the years, we have successfully established a network of recruiters and schools that enables us to effectively support the employment needs of our graduates for life.
Student Testimonial: "I took the four-week, intensive 120-hour program in New York...It is a demanding course, but it is really worth it."
- Katerina