Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages TESOL Program

• Teach English in the U.S. or abroad?
• Understand the most up-to-date North American teaching trends and methods?
• Become an effective teacher?
• Earn a University of California professional certificate that is recognized worldwide?
• Earn a University of California Extension certificate that is recognized worldwide?

If you are an English language teacher in any country or are a prospective teacher in the U.S.A. planning to teach abroad and are looking for a recognized course of study from an internationally renowned university, the University of California, Riverside Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate Programs give you the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully teach English anywhere in the world.

Take advantage of the following programs based on your needs:
• 3-week TESOL MethodologiesWorkshops
• 1-year TESOL Certificate Program
• 4-week Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Program
• Special Programs for groups

The University of California, Riverside TESOL programs are comprehensive teacher development
programs designed to provide participants with theoretical and practical knowledge to create or
develop language teaching specialists in the ESL field.
Gaining knowledge in the TESOL field ensures participants successful careers as ESL instructors.
The main focus of the program is on practical English teaching skills using current trends and
methods. Designed for advanced and native speakers of English, the University of California, Riverside
TESOL programs focus on specific teaching skills including conversation, pronunciation, listening and
speaking, grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing and American culture. Our faculty consists of English as second language professionals who are experienced educators in various language skill areas and have a background in TESOL training.

Three-Week TESOL Workshop
Geared towards professionals with teaching experience who are non-native speakers of English, the three-week TESOL workshops are offered 12 times a year. This program introduces a wide variety of North American teaching methodologies and approaches for English language teaching with a focus on language development and content area instruction.Workshops range from practical applications and activities for conversation, pronunciation, reading, writing, vocabulary, computer-assisted language learning, grammar and games. Students will have the opportunity to observe ongoing ESL classes, and create and present their own activities based on the methodologies learned.

Admission Requirements
• Advanced-level English required.
Minimum scores:
• Paper-Based TOEFL 523 with TSE 40 or iBT TOEFL 69 with minimum 22 on Speaking
• IELTS 5.5
• TOEIC 650
• Minimum age: 18

Students who provide an official TOEFL score or equivalent will receive direct entry to the program. All new students, regardless of their test score, will be required to take an assessment test to help us understand your needs and support you during your studies.

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Special Programs for Groups
With years of experience designing and offering TESOL Programs to various international and local participants, we are able to create customized programs for groups of ten or more. Requests are made directly by universities abroad or through our education agents.We work with our clients to create customized programs based on the needs of the group and the context in which they will be teaching.