Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
- Cost
- $2,670*
Help students learn English
Enhance your teaching skills with a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate and help non-native speakers overseas learn English.
CLC is one of the few community colleges in the Midwest to offer a TEFL Certificate. Expect to learn skills for multilingual learners (MLLs), including:
- various approaches to teaching
- assessment techniques
- strategies to improve grammar and pronunciation
What can you do with a TEFL Certificate?
Add a competitive advantage with the TEFL certificate. Work with MLLs to enhance their academic and professional opportunities.
Once you receive your certificate, you may work in a pre-K-12 program overseas in a mainstream or dual-language classroom. Some students find work in community programs or as an online or face-to-face tutor.
Start right away with your certificate in roles such as:
- English as a Foreign Language teacher
- ESL tutor
With additional education, you can help people as a:
- ESL classroom or resource teacher
- dual-language teacher
- ESL instructor
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Career Certificate
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Program Length: 1 Year
Full-time students finish in 1 year.
Career Outlook
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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.
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 inclusive list of course options, see the college catalog.
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- Credit for prior learning available
- Dual credit options available
- Global citizenship
- Online/Virtual options available
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Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights ENG 272 3 ENG 273 3 -
Course Code ENG 272 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights -
Course Code ENG 273 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights
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Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights ENG 274 3 ENG 275 3 -
Course Code ENG 274 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights -
Course Code ENG 275 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights
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Total Credit Hours
12*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.
TESOL at CLC
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