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Diploma of Teaching English as a Second and Foreign Language

Kent, United States
1 year
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

The Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language is offered by the Department of English in the College of Sciences and Humanities at Kent State University.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Teaching English as a Second and Foreign Language. Apply concepts related to minimum 18 credit hours in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.

Career outcomes

Teachers and instructors
All other
Tutors
Community college ESL instructors
Curriculum designers
Educational consultants
Educational material writers/editors
Language assessment writers/editors
Language school instructors (in the U.S. Or abroad)
Teachers of English as a foreign language

Curriculum

Minimum 18 credit hours. Catalogue course list includes Methodology of Teaching English As a Second Language
Sociolinguistics
Linguistics for the Language Professions
English for Specific Purposes
Second Language Research Methods. The programme includes an internship
Practicum or clinical placement course.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale unless the certificate sets more
Transcripts and any certificate-specific documents
English proficiency proof required.

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE Academic 58
Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
Proof of Financial Support (For Visa If Applicable).

How to apply

Check the certificate's admission requirements and deadline on its catalogue page and the graduate English requirements. Submit the online graduate application with the 70 USD fee. Upload passport page
English test results
College transcripts and degree certificate
GRE/GMAT if required
department documents. After admission
Provide bank statements and the Financial Information Worksheet. Apply for the I-20
Then the student visa. Bring final official transcripts and diploma to International Admissions in the first semester.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,169 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Kent Campus
Faculty or school	College of Sciences and Humanities
Department	English
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
200 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
322 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.