Study Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language/Teaching English as a Foreign Language at Iowa State University in the USA, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language/Teaching English as a Foreign Language

USA

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What will I learn?

The Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language/Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TESL/TEFL) prepares students to teach English to non-native speakers of English either in the U.S. or abroad. It offers students grounding in the linguistic understanding of English and a flexible program of study with courses in teaching methodology, language assessment, and the use of technology to address students’ language needs. This 12-credit program has two prerequisites, one core requirement, and three graduate course electives.

Which department am I in?

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Semester)

Tuition fees
US$16,457.00 per year
Books and supplies:$800.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected June 2027

Start date

August 2026

Venue

Iowa Main Campus

100 Enrollment Services Center,

2433 Union Drive,

Ames,

Iowa,

50011, Midwest, United States

Full Time (1 Semester)

Tuition fees
US$16,457.00 per year
Books and supplies:$800.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

15/11/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Iowa Main Campus

100 Enrollment Services Center,

2433 Union Drive,

Ames,

Iowa,

50011, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

4 year Bachelors degree (or equivalent). Academic Records/Transcripts. Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement).

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

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