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TESOL
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Eligibility
  • Transferable bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.*
  • One year of college-level study in a single foreign language or equivalent, preferably completed prior to beginning the program. Language coursework may be taken concurrently with the program.
  • Non-native speakers of English are required to have a TOEFL score of 550 or higher, preferably met prior to beginning the program.
  • 3.0 GPA preferred. A 3.0 GPA in TESOL coursework is necessary to receive certification.
  • Name and phone numbers (including area code) of two academic or work references who can comment on your ability to work cooperatively and professionally with diverse populations (attach to statement of purpose).

    *Undergraduate applicants must have junior year status, with a 3.0 GPA.

International students must have:

  • Completed two or more years of college-level study.
  • Demonstrated academic competency in the English language with a minimum TOEFL score of 550
  • To earn the certificate of achievement, international students must:  > Enroll in and successfully complete all TESOL Program courses.
    > Maintain 8 credits per quarter.

How to Apply

Currently admitted Western students need to fill out the TESOL Program Application only. Applicants who are not currently admitted to Western will need to fill out the TESOL Program Application as well as apply to Western for admission. Please contact the TESOL office for more information.

The application deadline for the Summer Option is January 15th. The application deadline for the Annual Option is April 1st. Applications received after the deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis.

Please complete the contact information below and indicate if you would like us to mail you a program application or you may select the button to print out the application form electronically.

Contact us for the program application, advising, or if you have any questions.
We would like to hear from you.

Electronically download the TESOL Program application
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download application.

 

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