Teaching English to the Young Learner

Teaching English to the Young Learner (TEYL)

Who should take this program?

International students who are already enrolled in the six-month Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate program or the Special Studies certificate program, and who are interested in attaining additional competencies in teaching English as a foreign language. This certificate can be fulfilled by taking 3 required courses (3 units each) and an additional 3 units of electives. The required courses and electives are not all offered in one quarter. It may take up to three quarters to complete this certificate.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements to be accepted into this program are listed below. We carefully review the background and qualifications of each applicant to ensure that those admitted into the Teaching English to the Young Learner program will have a successful experience.

 

Language Requirement

Prospective students must have one of the following scores to participate in this program:
  • TOEFL paper-based: 540
  • TOEFL internet-based: 78
  • TOEIC: 740
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency Exams: Pass
  • TEPS: 660

 

Other Admission Requirements:
  • Copy of transcripts in English for the two most recent years of academic studies

  • A one-page statement explaining why you would like to take any TEFL Certificate program

 

 

2013 Teaching English to the Young Learner Dates:
Deadlines to Submit Application:
  • January 3 - March 23
  • December 7, 2012

  • March 27 - June 15
  • March 1, 2013
  • June 24 - September 7
  • May 24, 2013
  • September 23 - December 14
  • August 23, 2013

 

Application fee, application form, financial verification, and all supporting documents must be submitted prior to the application deadline or students must pay a TEFL late-submission fee. Please see "costs" below.

Length of Program:

  • Varies depending on when the required courses and electives are offered

  • Schedule varies depending on classes chosen

What this program includes:

The required core courses are:

  • Teaching English to the Young Learner I: Focus on the Teacher (3 units)

  • Teaching English to the Young Learner II: Focus on the Learner (3 units)

  • Teaching English to the Young Learner III: Focus on the Classroom (3 units)

Students can choose 3 units from the available workshops each quarter:

  • Bookmaking in the EFL Classroom: Artistic Approaches to English Literacy Skills (1-unit)

  • Visual Media in the EFL Classroom (1 unit)

  • Games in the EFL Classroom (1 unit)

  • Music in the EFL Classroom (1 unit)

Cost (In U.S. Dollars):

TEYL Certificate Fee: $100 (non-refundable)