Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Open doors with confidence
Learning English can expand your worldview. Teaching someone English might be your calling.
When you guide people into the confidence that fluency brings, you open doors—in the U.S. and abroad. Professional educators use this program to expand their portfolio with a TESOL certification. College grads who are heading overseas use this program to become the teacher their next move demands.
Why study TESOL with us?
At CLC, your educators know you by name—not by number. The instructors are teachers first, and researchers second. They dedicate their careers to helping you learn and understand the significance of this life-changing profession.
You learn the same material studied at 4-year schools, while you receive the personal attention and feedback possible only in small class sizes.
Find a job with your TESOL certificate!
Highlights
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Financial Aid/Scholarships Available
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Career Certificate
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Program Length: 2 Years
Full-time students finish in 2 years.
Degrees and Certificates
For students who want to earn job skills for entry level occupations, or level up in their career.
Certificates are designed to be completed in less than 2 years. Many certificate programs contain Career Degree core courses so you can continue with additional study or stack certificates to earn an A.A.S. degree.
Need help?
Your College & Career Navigator (CCN) is your "go-to person" ready to help you get started at CLC.
Your CCN guides you through the admission process, helps you choose your academic program, enroll in classes and connect you with resources.
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Career Certificate
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
- Cost
- $2,670*
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Career Certificate
Teaching English Learners (TEL)
- Cost
- $3,992*
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Career Certificate
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
- Cost
- $6,517*
*Cost is estimated based on recommended pathway credit hours. This includes in-district tuition and other fees, such as books and materials before financial aid is applied, as well as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.
Courses in the program
Build your foundation with core English courses. Then, choose between education and psychology courses that match your interests and goals.
Meet our instructors
Experience the benefit of small class sizes and personalized instruction from your CLC instructors.
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CLC has some of the lowest tuition around. Financial aid and scholarships are available—even for working adults.
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Discover majors and career paths to complement and extend your intuitive interests and abilities.
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