Launch your global teaching career with a TESL certificate
Take the first step toward a rewarding and impactful career in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) with a certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Offered through the Department of Linguistics, the graduate-level certificate in TESL provides a rigorous 300 contact-hour training experience, led by internationally recognized TESL specialists. Whether you're preparing to teach English in the U.S. or abroad, this certificate equips you with a solid foundation in language teaching theory and practice.
- Flexible learning options: Complete the program either on campus or fully online.
- Expert faculty: Learn from leaders in the field of second language acquisition and pedagogy.
- New opportunities: Ideal for aspiring educators or those seeking to expand their international career options.
Learn more at the Department of Linguistics website.