University of California, Irvine
510 East Peltason Drive, Irvine, California, USA
Program Summary
- Choose from a 3-month program of TEFL coursework or a 6-month program of TEFL coursework plus TEFL internship
- Learn best practices of various current and traditional methodologies from distinguished teacher-trainers
- Study together with native-English speakers in integrated classes
- Attend local and/or regional professional CATESOL conferences to explore the most recent trends and developments
- Further students career as an English teacher while networking with professionals in the TESL/TEFL field
- Observe teachers in American ESL classrooms and then plan and conduct a lesson at an American school
- Practice students teaching skills in a classroom setting
- Develop the skills students need to succeed in further post-graduate studies in TEFL and related fields
- Gain a competitive edge in the global English teaching job market with opportunities for TEFL internships within University of California, Irvine own industry-leading ESL programs
Academic Background
Minimum Level of Education Completed
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Minimum GPA
77%
Minimum Language Test Scores
TOEFL
80
IELTS
6.5
Program Intakes
September 2025
Open date
February 1, 2025
Submission deadline
August 1, 2025
March 2026
Open date
August 1, 2025
Submission deadline
February 1, 2026
Cost and Duration
Postgraduate Certificate
Program Level
3 month accelerated graduate certificate including a 10 week optional internship
Program Length
$14506.5 USD
Cost of Living
$200 USD
Application fee
$7900 USD / First Year
Gross Tuition
Other Fees
Internship Fee: $2,900 per year
Health Insurance Fee: $585 per year
Books and Supplies Fee: $400 per year
Student Services Fee: $250 per year
Study Destinations
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