• International Career Institute (ICI) is a leading, accredited distance learning school for students in the U.S., Canada, UK, Australia & globally that offers an online TESOL (ICI Diploma) qualification course as well as courses in a wide range of other subjects and professions.

• Our online TEFL / TESOL English teacher training course will quickly provide you with the key skills you need to be a successful ESL teacher.

• ICI home study students come from the USA, Canada, Australia, UK, and elsewhere around the world. We have weekly intake dates, and you can enroll whenever you are ready.

• ICI online TESOL courses are recognised & accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC), and the International Accreditation and Recognition Council (IARC).

• ICI is a member of the College of Teachers which is the UK's professional educational institute for teachers.

Further Professional / Career Development Training Online:

• ICI Diploma & ICI Advanced Diploma qualifications in a wide range of careers:
Hospitality, business management, office admin, PR, marketing, sales, HR, IT / web design, journalism, counseling & psychology, natural health / nutrition, catering, fashion design, beauty therapy, makeup, pet care, & more.

• ICI offers home study courses in 34 foreign languages at various levels including: Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese & more.

ICI DIPLOMA TESOL / TEFL Certification course online:
- Average duration by home study: 24 weeks
- With weekly intake dates

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2. Anaheim University

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Anaheim University was founded in Orange County, California in 1996. The University operates under the approval of the State of California in accordance with the requirements set forth by the Bureau for Private Post-Secondary and Vocational Education. The Anaheim University Graduate School of Education's Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA in TESOL) degree program is the world's premier online TESOL degree program taught in real-time Internet classrooms by three of the most renowned linguists in the world today. Please note that Anaheim University students may enrol once every 10 weeks and courses usually fill two to three weeks in advance.

TESOL Programs:

- MA in TESOL degree program:
Masters in Arts TESOL taught entirely online by three world renowned linguists David Nunan, Rod Ellis and Kathleen Bailey.

- Online TESOL Certificate Program

- Online Certificate in Teaching English to Young Learners

Specific contact pages

Online MA in TESOL

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3. UC San Diego Extension

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UC San Diego Extension’s TEFL Professional Certificate program provides aspiring ESL educators with the necessary skills to become a resourceful and confident teacher of English. We offer a high-quality curriculum of in-class and online courses which provide specialized training to people interested in teaching English in the U.S. or overseas.

Our TEFL certification courses provide an opportunity for international students and American students to study side-by-side, developing their knowledge of applied linguistics and their teaching techniques for the various English language competencies. Students will take many courses to strengthen their ability to teach English grammar, listening skills, pronunciation and fluency, speaking, writing, reading, and vocabulary development. The TEFL Practicum provides the chance to observe classroom teaching in action, and to develop and deliver a portfolio of effective lessons plans which are extremely useful when searching for employment.

Whether you are looking to begin a new career, change careers, live and work abroad, travel overseas, or volunteer in the local community, our TEFL programs will help you to become a successful English teacher.

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate Programs:

- TEFL Professional Certificate
- Summer/Winter Intensive TEFL Professional Certificate
- Special Studies in TEFL
- Teaching English Grammar (TEG)
- Teaching English to the Young Learner (TEYL)
- TEFL Proficiency

- Courses are designed for students who would like to focus on the development of effective classroom teaching skills and modern English language teaching techniques.

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4. Oxford Seminars, New Jersey

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Oxford Seminars is the leading provider of TESOL/TESL/TEFL certification courses in Newark, NJ. Based on campus at Rutgers University, we offer a combined online / on-site 100-hour English teacher training Certificate to students from around the world. Our TESOL Certification course features 60 hours / 6 days of in-class instruction, teaching practice, and 40 hours of online learning.

Our highly skilled instructors and our Graduate Placement Department have a wealth of knowledge and experience to assist you in the process of preparing to teach overseas. Our qualified and friendly Graduate Placement Department has compiled a comprehensive list of how to go about finding a teaching job abroad.

From ESL warm-up games and classroom management techniques to second language acquisition and teaching English grammar, our course covers a comprehensive range of teaching skills ensuring our graduates are well-trained, marketable ESL teachers.

100-hour TESOL / TEFL Certification Course:
- 60 hours in-class instruction
- 40 hours online component
- Teaching practice

Concepts include:
- Interactive language teaching
- Classroom management techniques
- English grammar
- Multiple intelligence theory
- Detailed lesson planning
- Oral communication
- Listening and comprehension strategies
- Principles of 2nd language acquisition

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5. Oxford Seminars, Los Angeles

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Oxford Seminars is the leading provider of TEFL / TESL / TESOL Certification in Los Angeles, California. We also offer our intensive 100-hour combined in-class / online TESOL Certification Course in a wide range of other locations throughout the country. Our internationally-recognized certification course is the first step towards a career as an ESL teacher overseas. Classes are held at weekends on the campus of California State University, in the University Hills district of Los Angeles.

Our course has a limited class size, includes comprehensive teaching materials and concludes with an interactive teaching practicum. We maintain the highest standards for all of our course instructors, employing only the most qualified teachers who have extensive teaching backgrounds with years of overseas ESL teaching experience. We back our certificates with our our Graduate Placement Service.

Intensive 100-hour TESOL / TESL / TEFL Certificate Course:

- Combined in-class / online course. 6-day on-site classes are taught on college campuses, while a 40-hour online component must also be completed.

- The fundamentals of language acquisition, learning, and teaching are explored through case studies.

- Through a critical evaluation of grammar resources and lessons, teachers will hone their understanding of English grammar and how to teach it through stimulating and engaging lessons

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6. StudyCELTA: CELTA Courses San Diego, USA

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Situated in San Diego, California, StudyCELTA offers Cambridge University teacher training courses including the world-renowned CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) course.

Our CELTA programs are available all year round and can be taken full-time (4 weeks). San Diego is the ideal place to take the CELTA course while having a fun and memorable experience.

CELTA is an initial English teaching qualification for people with little or no previous teaching experience. StudyCELTA is a young and dynamic team of professionals working in the field of English language teaching since 1999. Our experience ranges from working as language teachers to management roles in language schools all around the world.

We're here to help and give you our advice based on personal knowledge of San Diego and of English language teaching as a career.

Accommodation can be arranged by the teacher training center for trainees from outside San Diego.

CELTA English Teacher Training Certificate:
Full-time, 4-week, intensive TEFL course

Modules include:
- Learners & teachers / the teaching & learning context

- Language analysis and awareness

- Language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing

- Planning and resources for different contexts

- Developing teaching skills and professionalism

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7. Boston University School Of Education

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Located on Commonwealth Avenue in the heart of Boston MA, Boston University School of Education offers a Graduate Certificate in the Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Students who pursue the TESOL certificate may already hold a master's degree and do not wish to pursue another degree at this time. Some are making mid-career changes while others are already volunteering or working in this field.

Boston University's TESOL graduate program produces innovative teachers who are well versed in theoretical and applied teaching principles. Our program prepares you to work in college and adult language programs in the United States or to work for college, adult, primary, or secondary school programs abroad. Admission to our program is competitive, and international students must submit a TOEFL score for admission.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Program:

- Four-course, 16-credit graduate certificate that offers a theoretical base and practical training in methodology.

- Consists of the following courses: Introduction to Language and Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Linguistic Problems in TESOL, Methods of TESOL

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8. Tennessee Foreign Language Institute, Nashville

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Learn to teach English as a second language. Gain knowledge and skills to help you get a career in teaching overseas or locally. Tennessee Foreign Language Institute (TFLI) is located in Nashville, TN, in a thriving, multicultural community, and the "Athens of the South". We provide TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) courses for both native and non-native English speakers.

TFLI has the unique privilege of serving this community, holding the distinction as the only state-supported language institution in the US. We have offered training in over 100 world languages since 1987.

The British Council recognizes TFLI as a reputable teaching institution, acknowledging that our coursework meets the highest standards in teacher training. Therefore, graduates of TFLI's TESL program meet the criteria to become IELTS examiners for ELS and the British Council.

- TESL Certification Course: This 150-hour program includes training in the fundamentals of Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), with the purpose of preparing its graduates to teach ESL in a variety of classroom settings

- TESL for Non-native Speakers of English: 150-hour Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate Program

- General ESL Programs & Foreign Language Classes

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9. Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti

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Located in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County MI, Eastern Michigan University (EMU) provides a range of undergraduate and graduate level TESOL (Teaching Enligh to Speakers of Other Languages) courses. We pride ourselves on the rich diversity of our faculty and students, and on our years of experience in TESOL teacher education. EMU is about people, education, service, community engagement, excellence, and your success and well-being.

Established in 1980, our MA TESOL program has been sending its graduates all over the world. Graduates of the program currently teach in at least 20 different states across U.S.A. and in more than 30 countries and regions worldwide. In the last 27 years, the program has continued its innovation first by adding a TESL Graduate Certificate program for certified teachers in pursuit of the state's ESL endorsement, and recently a new Undergarduate TESOL Minor program.

At EMU, we strive to provide a student-focused learning environment that enhances the lives of students and positively impacts the community. We extend our commitment beyond the campus boundaries to the wider community through service initiatives, and public and private partnerships of mutual interest addressing local, regional, national and international opportunities and challenges.

TESOL English Teacher Training Programs:

- Masters (MA) in TESOL Program
Prepares candidates to teach English as a second language in the U.S.A. or as a foreign language in other countries.

- TESL Graduate Certificate / K12 Endorsement Program
Targets five knowledge domains, as set out in the TESOL Standards for K-12 ESL Teacher Education Programs

- Undergraduate TESOL Minor Program
Prepares candidates to gain competence in teaching English as a second language in the U.S.A. or in other countries.

Specific contact pages

TESOL Masters

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10. StudyCELTA: CELTA Courses Miami, Florida

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StudyCELTA offers full-time Cambridge University teacher training courses at our training center in Miami, Florida, including the CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults).

Our CELTA courses are available all year round and take 4 weeks to complete. Highly-regarded worldwide because of its high standards and rigorous assessments, the CELTA qualification is the most widely recognized TESL/TEFL certificate in the world.

The CELTA course provides an excellent introduction to the teaching of English as a foreign language and aims to lay a firm foundation on which a teacher can build as s/he gains experience. It is ideal for those with no experience at all or for those who have experience but want to earn a formal qualification.

Our CELTA tutors in Miami have years of experience in training teachers of English and have continued to innovate both in pre-service training and teacher development. We have a special commitment to working with teachers whose first language is not English, creating career opportunities for teachers from different backgrounds and working to improve the quality of language teaching provision in the state system.

- 4-week / 120 hours CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)