EFL/ESL Teaching

Graduate Certificate

Course Delivery

100% Online
Total Credits

12
In-State Tuition Per Credit

$350.00
Out of State Tuition Per Credit

$490.00

EFL/ESL Teaching

Graduate Certificate

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Advancements in technology, combined with the globalization of business and communication, continue to broaden the spectrum of environments where teachers skilled in English as a foreign language (EFL) or English as a second language (ESL) are needed.

The IU Online Graduate Certificate in EFL/ESL Teaching is designed for new or experienced teachers to develop and enhance expertise in teaching English as a foreign or second language. As a student in the program, you take required courses covering approaches to instruction and assessment, language foundations, and teaching English in global contexts. You also complete electives, including a course on computer-assisted language learning and a practicum in language education.

Your IU Online Graduate Certificate in EFL/ESL Teaching prepares you as an EFL/ESL teacher in such areas as:

Elementary, secondary, and post-secondary levels in private or public schools
Life skills, literacy, or vocational training programs
Non-profit organizations
Private tutoring companies
International business settings

Certificate Requirements

To earn the Graduate Certificate in EFL/ESL Teaching, you must complete 12 credit hours.

Requirements are broken down as follows:

EFL/ESL teaching core courses (9 credit hours)
EFL/ESL teaching elective course (3 credit hours)

>NOTE: If you choose to purse the IU Online MS in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education, these certificate courses may apply to your degree requirements. Completion of the certificate program does not guarantee admission to the graduate program.

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

A bachelor's degree
2.7 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale

NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states.

To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:

Transcripts
Personal statement
Letter of recommendation
Resume
TOEFL score from last two years (international students only)

Courses

Core

EDUC-L 525	Practicum in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education	3 Credits
EDUC-L 539	Language Foundations for ESL/EFL Teachers	3 Credits
EDUC-L 540	ESL/EFL Instruction and Assessment Approaches	3 Credits

Elective

EDUC-L 543	Teaching English in K-12 Classrooms in Global Contexts	3 Credits
EDUC-L 544	Computer Assisted Language Learning	3 Credits

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Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $350.00

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1050.00

Note: Additional fees will apply. This program is ineligible for financial aid.

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $490.00

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1470.00

In accordance with Federal Financial Aid requirements, IU has calculated a “Cost of Attendance” for this program based on the most common enrollments from students who are enrolled full time for the academic year. We’re showing you the estimated cost of attendance for the full 2023–24 academic year (fall and spring semesters). Cut these numbers in half to figure out the cost of a single semester. Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:

• The number of credit hours you take
• Whether you’re an Indiana resident
• Your personal choices
• Your travel habits

Your cost of attendance may differ from these estimates.

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Direct Costs:

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Indiana Residents

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Non-residents

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Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,456

Books & Supplies $830

Transportation $2958

Personal Expenses $4078

Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,456

Books & Supplies $302

Transportation $2958

Personal Expenses $4078

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EFL/ESL Teaching

Graduate Certificate

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:

Courses

Core

Elective

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Cost for Out of State Residents

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