Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate
- Cost
- $5,600* (estimated)
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Register for Summer and Fall 2026 classes
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- Summer classes start Monday, June 8. View Summer term classes
- Fall classes start Monday, Aug. 17. View Fall semester classes
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- Summer classes start Monday, June 8. View Summer term classes
Go forth and teach English
Help others comprehend English language with this certificate from College of Lake County. You can teach others to communicate clearly and efficiently in the four domains of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Upon program completion, you’re ready to share this valuable knowledge in classroom or one-on-one settings.
What can you do with a Certificate in TESOL?
This certificate provides you with job-ready skills.
With it, you’re ready to serve in these roles:
- assistant language teacher (either in the United States or overseas)
- English as a Second Language (ESL) tutor
With additional education, you can fill these ESL positions:
- English as Foreign Language teacher overseas (may require bachelor's degree)
- community program instructor (usually requires a bachelor's degree)
- K-12 teacher (usually requires a bachelor's degree)
- college faculty member (usually requires a master's degree or higher)
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Program Length: 2 Years
Finish in 2 years as a full-time student.
*Estimated cost is based on the minimum number of credit hours to complete the program. This estimate includes in-district tuition and comprehensive fees for the 2026-2027 academic year, before financial aid, including grants, loans and scholarships, is applied. Actual cost may vary to include additional fees, materials and other cost of attendance factors such as living expenses, transportation, etc. Explore opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about the Cost of Attendance.
Career Outlook
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Ask us for help. Your College & Career Navigator (CCN) will help you:
- complete the admission process
- choose an academic program
- enroll in first-semester classes
- get access to helpful resources
Recommended Pathway
This pathway serves as a guide for students to complete the degree or certificate assuming full-time enrollment (registered in 12 or more credit hours per semester) with Semester 1 typically representing a Fall term.
Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. For a more comprehensive list of course options and degree requirements, see the CLC college catalog.
TESOL at CLC
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A certificate is just one possible way to study TESOL. Get the bigger picture—degrees, credentials and extra options.
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Complete the application form to begin your program.
After you apply, a Career and College Navigator (CCN) will reach out to answer your questions, guide your next steps and help you get enrolled. Explore steps to apply at CLC.
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