Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language

The Graduate Certificate in TESL/TEFL consists of two prerequisites and 12 graduate credits. Courses are designed to provide basic preparation in teaching English to speakers of other languages in a variety of setting. Students may do a stand-alone certificate or apply to do a graduate certificate in addition to a masters or doctoral program. Students applying for the program can transfer in up to 9 credits taken at ISU as a graduate nondegree undeclared student (if grade of B or above) before admission to the certificate program. At least 3 credits must be earned towards the certificate requirements after admission (the same semester or a later semester). Thank you for considering our program and ISU for your future graduate education.

Official transcripts are only required from applicants admitted to the Graduate College.
A baccalaureate degree, or equivalent from a suitably accredited college or university is required.
A statement of purpose for each major to which the applicant is applying.
A cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale, or equivalent, in undergraduate work or in previous graduate work is expected.
Undergraduate degree with GPA greater than 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale)
Minimum scores for non-native English speakers: 95 IBT* (100 preferred), 587 PBT (600 preferred), 7.0 IELTS
Evidence of good oral and written English communication skills