About the course

The English department offers a Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, which can be completed either as a stand-alone course of study or as part of the English MA or PhD program. The certificate is designed to serve the needs of teachers working or planning to work in ESL or EFL environments. All coursework can be completed online, mainly through online meetings through Zoom. Note: Students applying to or enrolled in the MA or PhD need to submit a separate application. Our TESOL program is designed to help teachers succeed in the classroom by improving their understanding of the theories, methodologies, resources and strategies used in effective ESL/EFL classrooms. The course incorporates the explicit goal of linking theory with practice, and provides teachers with plenty of hands-on opportunities designed to develop a skillful and thoughtful approach to teaching English to speakers of other languages. The professors involved in the TESOL program are experienced ESL/EFL teachers as well researchers who actively publish in international, peer-reviewed journals in the field. Finally, from a practical standpoint, the courses in the TESOL program are regularly offered at night in order to serve the needs of busy teachers working in the community. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Pocatello
Summer (May), 2024	Pocatello
Fall (August), 2024	Pocatello
Spring (January), 2025	Pocatello
Summer (May), 2025	Pocatello
Fall (August), 2025	Pocatello
Spring (January), 2026	Pocatello
Summer (May), 2026	Pocatello

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Idaho State University

International students who have not graduated from an accredited college or university in the United States and whose native language is not English normally must achieve satisfactory scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System test (IELTS). In recognition of the fact that COVID-19 has made it significantly difficult for many students to register for and take these tests, we are allowing students to take the Duolingo English Test in lieu of the TOEFL or IELTS test for applicants applying for admittance. Minimum of a 3.0 GPA required for newly admitted or current/former ISU Graduate Students. GPA required may be higher based on availability.

　　Toefl Internet-based test (iBT): a total score of 80 with a score of at least 20 on each Section, Computer-based test: a total score of 213 with a score of at least 21 on Section 1 (Listening Comprehension) on the computer test, Toefl Paper-based test: a total score of 550 with a score of at least 55 on Section l (Listening Comprehension) on the paper test. Satisfactory IELTS performance for Classified admission includes scoring 6.5 or higher on the total band score. Photocopies of TOEFL and/or IELTS scores will not be accepted.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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