Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages TESOL Program

• Teach English in the U.S. or abroad?
• Understand the most up-to-date North American teaching trends and methods?
• Become an effective teacher?
• Earn a University of California professional certificate that is recognized worldwide?
• Earn a University of California Extension certificate that is recognized worldwide?

If you are an English language teacher in any country or are a prospective teacher in the U.S.A. planning to teach abroad and are looking for a recognized course of study from an internationally renowned university, the University of California, Riverside Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate Programs give you the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully teach English anywhere in the world.

Take advantage of the following programs based on your needs:
• 3-week TESOL Methodologies Workshops
• 1-year TESOL Certificate Program
• 4-week Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Program
• Special Programs for groups

The University of California, Riverside TESOL programs are comprehensive teacher development
programs designed to provide participants with theoretical and practical knowledge to create or
develop language teaching specialists in the ESL field.
Gaining knowledge in the TESOL field ensures participants successful careers as ESL instructors.
The main focus of the program is on practical English teaching skills using current trends and
methods. Designed for advanced and native speakers of English, the University of California, Riverside
TESOL programs focus on specific teaching skills including conversation, pronunciation, listening and
speaking, grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing and American culture. Our faculty consists of English as second language professionals who are experienced educators in various language skill areas and have a background in TESOL training.

Three-Week TESOL Workshop

One-Year TESOL Program

Students who provide an official TOEFL score or equivalent will receive direct entry to the program. All new students, regardless of their test score, will be required to take an assessment test to help us understand your needs and support you during your studies.