The goal of the Multilingual Learners Graduate Certificate is to train individuals to teach English to English language learners. The Certificate attracts both practicing teachers as well as individuals who want to work in other areas, such as non-profit organizations, businesses, or those who expect to work or teach abroad; for such individuals, this Certificate constitutes evidence of a body of knowledge in the field of multilingual learner education (previously ESOL instruction). Completion of this Certificate provides a solid foundation for beginning teachers, whether they teach in public or private schools, work as volunteers with children and/or adults or work within the business sector. Courses are designed to give students a strong underpinning in the theories and methodologies necessary for teaching English to multilingual learners.
Graduate Certificate in Multilingual Learners at College of Charleston
College of Charleston offers the Graduate Certificate of Multilingual Learners as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 1 year, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for multilingual learners and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 21, 2026.
About Graduate Certificate in Multilingual Learners
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Multilingual Learners at College of Charleston
Entry Requirements
Any applicant who is a non-U.S. citizen wishing to attend the Graduate School as a degree- or non-degree seeking student is considered an international applicant.
All international applicants are required to have any transcripts from non-U.S. institutions evaluated by a credentialing service. All applications and fees must be submitted online through our secure site, and all remaining requirements can be submitted directly to the Graduate School.
Visa Information
Anyone who already has a US visa (H-type or J-type), or a Permanent Residency Card, must submit copies of these visa documents to the Graduate School as part of the application process. If an international applicant is seeking a student visa (F-1), the process for applying for this status will be handled by the Center for International Education. For more information about the F-1 student visa process, please visit the Center for International Education's website.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 80
Fee Information
How to Apply
STEP 1: Choose the application deadline that is most convenient for you.
Find out what our admissions committee is looking for.
STEP 2: Choose your application method (CofC Online Application or The Common Application).
STEP 3: Review your application checklist.
Once you submit your application, you'll be able to view your application checklist and track your application file in your CofC Admissions Portal.
If you chose the Common App, we'll send you an email after you hit 'submit', so you can access your CofC Admissions Portal.
STEP 4: Submit your application materials to complete your application file.
Once you have been accepted and have confirmed your enrollment, our Center for International Education will issue a Form I-20 so that you can apply for a U.S. student visa. You will find information about U.S. immigration policies at the Center for International Education website.
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