The certificate in TESOL will provide teacher education students with a deep and comprehensive understanding of effective methods of teaching and assessment for ELLs in K-12 settings. Coursework required for the certificate is aligned with requirements to obtain the Ohio P-12 TESOL endorsement. When added to a teaching license, this endorsement qualifies a teacher to work as an English as a second Language (ESL) Specialist within a school, thus expanding her/his job opportunities.

The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at University of Cincinnati is a Certificate program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered online at the Online campus in Cincinnati, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 21, 2027.
About Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at University of Cincinnati
Entry Requirements
Students enrolled in Jordanian national curriculum are asked to report their current subjects on the “Current or Most Recent Year Courses” section of the Common App. Advise your school counselor, headmaster, director, etc. to upload the following documents to the Common App:
- Transcripts with final Preparatory school results for year 10, coursework and scores for year 11, and as much as is available for year 12 by the application deadline
- If you have completed secondary school, official copy of the General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi), accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
Career Opportunities after Completing Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
English language learners can be found in all school districts and communities. There is a great need for teachers and other professionals with this expertise in Ohio and across the nation.
- ESL specialist within a school
- ESL specialist within various community organizations that provide language service to immigrant children
- ESL personnel within a school districts (e.g., resource coordinator, ESL manager, ESL curriculum director) within a school district
- ESL or EFL (English as a foreign language) teacher in overseas schools
- Social worker helping immigrant students and their families
- Guidance counselor working with ESL students
- Speech pathologist working with ESL students
Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at University of Cincinnati
How to Apply for Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at University of Cincinnati
- Complete Common Application
- Pay $100 non-refundable fee
- Submit official School transcripts
- Submit official test scores
- Submit letter of recommendation (optional)

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