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Get TESOL Certified Online & Teach English at Home or Abroad

  • Get certified in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) or Teaching English to Young Learners online in 15 weeks
  • Learn to teach English to non-native English speakers through the leading accredited TESOL certificate program in the United States
  • Study in an accredited TESOL program created and directed by world-acclaimed linguist and renowned TESOL author Dr. David Nunan

Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

(TESOL) This 15-week Online Certificate program in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is for English teachers and aspiring English teachers who will be teaching non-native English speakers of any age. New courses start on the first Monday of every month.
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Online Certificate in Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL)

This 15-week Online TESOL Certificate program in Teaching English to Young Learners is for English teachers and aspiring English teachers who will be teaching English to children between 3 and 15 years of age at the pre-school, kindergarten, elementary or junior high school level.
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The Online Certificate in Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL) allows you to complete your program from anywhere in the world while on the go.

About the Online Certificate in Teaching English to Young Learners program

The course is 15 weeks in length.

New courses start on the first Monday of every month.

After completing the TEYL Certificate, continue into Anaheim University’s MA in TESOL or Diploma in TESOL program and you will be waived the tuition fee for two units of credit. Student must complete the TEYL Certificate with grade of B or higher, meet all entrance requirements for the MA or Diploma in TESOL and be accepted into the MA or Diploma in TESOL program.

About the Online TEYL Course

Online Resources

  • Online discussion forum
  • Video webcasts
  • Online quizzes
  • Student Services and TechSupport
  • Alumni Association
  • Alumni Store

Duration:

  • 15 weeks x 9 hours per week = 135 hour course

Weekly Study Format:

  • 150 min. video lecture and Powerpoint presentation (watching lecture, reviewing Powerpoint, taking notes and reflecting on notes)
  • 150 min. background reading
  • 120 min. preparation of responses to discussion questions and tasks
  • 90 min. discussion board
  • 30 min. online quiz

TOTAL: 9 hours per week Note: All above times are approximate

Evaluation:

  • A grade of Pass or Fail is awarded at conclusion of the program. Those who have successfully completed this non-credit course will be awarded a TEYL certificate. A Pass is considered to be 70%.

Online Discussion Forum 60%

Weekly quiz 40%

A Pass is considered to be 70%.

During the 15-week course, you will be evaluated on your participation in the daily online discussion forum, weekly online quizzes and final exam.

Through the Online Discussion Forum, discuss questions regarding your readings and video lectures featuring world-renowned linguist Dr. David Nunan with your instructor and fellow students around the world.

What you learn today can be used in your job tomorrow

The Online Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) allows you to complete your program from anywhere in the world while on the go.

About the Certificate in TESOL program

The course is 15 weeks in length.

New courses start on the first Monday of every month.

After completing the TESOL Certificate, continue into Anaheim University’s MA in TESOL or Diploma in TESOL program and you will be waived the tuition fee for two units of credit. Student must complete the TESOL Certificate with grade of B or higher, meet all entrance requirements for the MA or Diploma in TESOL and be accepted into the MA or Diploma in TESOL program.

About the TESOL Certificate Course

Online Resources

  • Online discussion forum
  • Video webcasts
  • Online quizzes
  • Student Services and TechSupport
  • Alumni Association
  • Alumni Store

Duration:

  • 15 weeks x 9 hours per week = 135 hour course

Weekly Study Format:

  • 150 min. video lecture and Powerpoint presentation (watching lecture, reviewing Powerpoint, taking notes and reflecting on notes)
  • 150 min. background reading
  • 120 min. preparation of responses to discussion questions and tasks
  • 90 min. discussion board
  • 30 min. online quiz

TOTAL: 9 hours per week Note: All above times are approximate

Evaluation:

  • A grade of Pass or Fail is awarded at conclusion of the program. Those who have successfully completed this non-credit course will be awarded a TESOL certificate. A Pass is considered to be 70%.

Category

Percent of Grade

Discussion Forum

35%

Quizzes

45%

Final Exam

20%

TOTAL

100%

During the 15-week course, you will be evaluated on your participation in the daily online discussion forum, weekly online quizzes and final exam.

Through the Online Discussion Forum, discuss questions regarding your readings and video lectures featuring world-renowned linguist Dr. David Nunan with your instructor and fellow students around the world.

What you learn today can be used in your job tomorrow

Anaheim University's Certificate in Teaching English to Young Learners Frame Overlay Watch the video

The online Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL) certification program at Anaheim University is designed for teachers, teachers in preparation or intending teachers. It offers a practical introduction to English Language Teaching for children and links practice to theory and research. The program offers students the opportunity of developing a solid pedagogical foundation towards teaching English to children.