Study ACP Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) at University of California - Irvine Extension (Irvine Division of Continuing Education) in the USA, University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education
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ACP Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

USA

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What will I learn?

Our TEFL certificate thoughtfully combines current trends in language teaching pedagogy with traditional best practices in the language teaching field. Whether your aim is to teach adults, children, or both, our program content carefully addresses these unique audiences. This is a full-time, daytime program.Program BenefitsChoose from a 3-month program of TEFL coursework or a 6-month program of TEFL coursework plus TEFL internshipLearn best practices of various current and traditional methodologies from distinguished teacher-trainersStudy together with native-English speakers in integrated classesAttend local and/or regional professional CATESOL conferences to explore the most recent trends and developmentsFurther your career as an English teacher while networking with professionals in the TESL/TEFL fieldObserve teachers in American ESL classrooms and then plan and conduct a lesson at an American schoolPractice your teaching skills in a classroom settingDevelop the skills you need to succeed in further post-graduate studies in TEFL and related fieldsGain a competitive edge in the global English teaching job market with opportunities for TEFL internships within our own industry-leading ESL programs

Which department am I in?

University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education

Study options

Full Time (3 Months)

Tuition fees
US$7,900.00 per year
Books and Supplies - 150-400(Quarterly estimate)
Start date

April 2027

Venue

UCI Division of Continuing Education

510 E Peltason Dr.,

Irvine,

California,

92697, West, United States

Full Time (3 Months)

Tuition fees
US$7,900.00 per year
Books and Supplies - 150-400(Quarterly estimate)
Start date

September 2027

Venue

UCI Division of Continuing Education

510 E Peltason Dr.,

Irvine,

California,

92697, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students must be at least 18 years of age or older

Evidence of a university degree and/or substantial academic or professional experience

English proficiency tests accepted:

  • 71 iBT TOEFL
  • 530 PBT TOEFL or 17 on each section
  • 685 TOEIC
  • 6.0 IELTS
  • 50 Pearson Academic
  • B2 CEFR or ISE
  • 3.5 iTEP
  • 95 Duolingo
  • Advanced Cambridge
  • EIKEN Japanese Test in Practical English “Grade pre-1”
  • GEPT “High-Intermediate”

Completion of English language school:

  • UCI 10-Week Intensive ESL: Level 5
  • Kaplan International: Higher Intermediate
  • FLS International: Level 16
  • ELS Language Centers: Level 112

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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