Graduate Certificate in TESOL and Bilingual Education at Hofstra University

International students can study the TESOL and Bilingual Education at Hofstra University at its main campus in Hempstead , United States of America. This Graduate Certificate degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 1 year and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on September 5, 2027.

About Graduate Certificate in TESOL and Bilingual Education

TEACH IN DIVERSE AND DYNAMIC SCHOOLS

Prepare for your choice of careers through graduate study in TESOL and Bilingual Education graduate programs at Hofstra University. Develop a deep expertise in language teaching methodology, linguistics, and immigration studies. Build your knowledge and skills through student teaching in schools throughout the New York City metropolitan area, and benefit from individualized, clinical supervision from highly qualified educators. Our graduates work all over the country and the world as school teachers, college instructors, program administrators, language school directors, materials and curricula developers, and interpreters and translators. Literacy education, multicultural education, meeting the needs of learners with exceptionalities and the use of technology are integrated throughout all aspects of the programs. The program conforms to the National TESOL Standards and the requirements of the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in TESOL and Bilingual Education at Hofstra University

Entry Requirements

Apply for graduate and postbaccalaureate studies at Hofstra University by clicking on the category below that corresponds to your intended field of study. The Graduate Application serves most areas of study and is also appropriate for those seeking readmission to the university (prior graduate students who have withdrawn from a program and are looking to re-enter). If you have questions at any point, please call 516-463-4723, or email our graduate admission team at [email protected].

COVID-19 IMPACT ON REQUIRED TESTS: Given the ongoing challenges for students to access physical and virtual standardized testing options and other considerations, some graduate programs at Hofstra University have suspended the test requirement for admission to the upcoming semester. Please contact your graduate admission liaison for more information regarding the requirements for your program of interest.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Graduate Certificate in TESOL and Bilingual Education at Hofstra University

Application Fee 75

How to Apply for Graduate Certificate in TESOL and Bilingual Education at Hofstra University

Step 1: Submit application and fee

Online application form: either the Common Application or our Hofstra Online Application. We accept either, but please only choose one.
One counselor letter of recommendation
Secondary school transcript: Your complete 9-, 10-, and 11th-grade transcript and official translation in English, or any national exam or government certificates earned. Review country-specific requirements to see details for the country you’re studying in.
Proof of English proficiency. Review acceptable proof of proficiency.
Nonrefundable application fee ($75)

Step 2: Submit financial documents for I-20

To receive an I-20 for your student visa, you will be required to submit the documents below proving you have the financial means to support yourself for a full calendar year, including tuition, fees, and living expenses.

Your financial documents are not related to your admission decision. However, Hofstra cannot issue you an immigration document until you have provided sufficient evidence of financial support.

You are welcome to submit these documents prior to “conditional acceptance” to expedite the process, but please be aware that you won’t know your potential merit scholarship until you receive your decision.

Submit the following to your portal at http://my.hofstra.edu or attach in an e-mail to [email protected] with your Name and Student ID number:

Financial evidence, usually bank statement(s) or certificate(s) of deposit, equivalent to the cost of one academic year of tuition and living expenses, minus any merit scholarship award (per year)
Copy of valid passport
I-20 Application Form
Affidavit of Support Form (if the financial documents include an account that is not in the student’s name) Please fill in the U.S. dollar equivalent that the sponsor promises to provide.

If applicable:

Dependent Information Form (if any dependents, ie., children, spouse, will accompany you to the U.S.)
Sponsor's Promise of Free Room and Board Form (if a family member or sponsor will be providing you with free off-campus accommodations for the duration of your education program)

If you are already in the U.S. on an F-1 student visa, you must also submit:

Copy of your current I-20
Copy of U.S. F-1 visa
F1 transfer form signed by your current school

For more information regarding the student visa application process, please visit ISA Immigration Resources.

Graduate Certificate in TESOL and Bilingual Education at Hofstra University

Hofstra University

United States of America, Hempstead