Flexible Schedule for Working Educators

Anaheim University’s Online Certificate in Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL) is designed to provide flexible professional development for educators who teach children and adolescents. The fully online program can be completed in 15 weeks and allows students to develop specialized skills in Teaching English to Young Learners, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), child language development, and English Language Teaching while maintaining full-time employment and personal commitments.

New TEYL courses begin regularly throughout the year, allowing students to start their studies without waiting for a traditional academic semester.

Complete Your TEYL Certificate in 15 Weeks

Students complete approximately nine hours of study per week through a combination of video lectures, background readings, online discussions, quizzes, and independent learning activities.

This flexible schedule enables educators to continue working while gaining practical knowledge in teaching listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, classroom management, assessment, educational technology, and language learning strategies for young learners.

Flexible Online Study for Working Teachers

The TEYL Certificate is specifically designed for:

• Teachers of children and adolescents
• Language school instructors
• Elementary and secondary school teachers
• Private tutors
• Online English teachers
• Teachers in preparation
• Professionals interested in child language development
• Educators seeking TESOL or TEFL professional development

Because the program is delivered entirely online, students can participate from anywhere in the world while balancing professional and family responsibilities. The flexible format allows educators to immediately apply newly acquired teaching techniques in their own classrooms and learning environments.

What Students Learn During the 15-Week TEYL Program

Throughout the program, students explore:

• Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL)
• Child language development
• First and Second Language Acquisition
• TESOL and TEFL methodology
• Teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing
• Vocabulary and grammar instruction
• Pronunciation teaching
• Learning styles and strategies
• Classroom management
• Educational technology
• Working with parents
• Assessment and evaluation

These topics help educators create engaging and age-appropriate learning experiences for children between the ages of 3 and 15.

Why Choose an Online TEYL Certificate?

The online format provides a convenient pathway for educators who want specialized training in teaching English to children without interrupting their careers.

Students benefit from:

• Flexible monthly start dates
• 100% online study
• Video lectures and online learning resources
• Interactive discussion forums
• Practical classroom applications
• Faculty support and guidance
• Opportunities to continue into advanced TESOL programs

The TEYL Certificate also serves as a pathway to additional study in TESOL, Language Education, Applied Linguistics, and Teacher Education through Anaheim University’s TESOL programs.