Teaching English as a Foreign Language (Certificate)

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Designed for teachers who want to help non-native English speakers develop their use of the a foreign language, the Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) guides students in becoming the educators who make a difference.

Graduate students in the TEFL certificate program learn about second language acquisition, curriculum development and language cultures. With a selection of elective courses, they also have the opportunity to study language history and linguistics.

TEFL Points of Distinction

Instructors have master's degrees, most in TESL/TEFL. Many work as a teacher trainers, and have years of experience teaching English both in the U.S. and abroad.
Many technological tools are available for language learning, including blogs, electronic classrooms, online discussion tools and video and audio equipment.
Webster University's worldwide context allows interaction with learners from around the world through online education and/or study at one of the university's many international campuses.

Accreditations for the School of Education

Teaching English as a Foreign Language Academic Programs

To read about specific program requirements, learning outcomes and how to apply, click on a program from the following list:

Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language

At Webster, your education is flexible and portable.

Flexible

Five terms in an academic year make it easy to tailor your education to your life. Courses are offered in both semester and 8- or 9-week periods, and can consist of multiple modalities with our assortment of in person, hybrid, and online course options. Webster also offers a variety of degree, certificate, and non-degree programs.

Portable

For 40 years Webster has been building a network of campuses to serve local communities, now serving more than 10,000 students across 50 residential, metro, military, and international locations. Our students can start their degree at one location and finish it at another, or seamlessly work on their degree while studying abroad.