The Department of English offers a 15-hour course track that will give undergraduate students a certificate showing their completion of a Certificate in Teaching English as an Additional Language (TEAL). Open to English majors and students in other departments.

The Teaching English as an Additional Language at University of Houston is a Full Time Certificate program offered at the university's main campus in Houston, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 1 year. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 21, 2027.
About Certificate in Teaching English as an Additional Language
Disciplines
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Teaching English as an Additional Language at University of Houston
Entry Requirements
You'll apply as an international freshman student if you plan to attend the University of Houston:
- with citizenship from a country outside the U.S.
- have no college coursework (or have less than 15 credit hours from an accredited university).
- have an equivalent GPA 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale).
- meet English Language Requirements.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 53
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Teaching English as an Additional Language at University of Houston
How to Apply for Certificate in Teaching English as an Additional Language at University of Houston
Use ApplyTexas or the Common App to apply. Submit just one application. The application is where you’ll indicate to be reviewed with or without ACT or SAT test scores. Be sure to complete the short admissions essay and tell us about your achievements and extracurricular activities. Pay the $90 Application Fee for international students ($75 for U.S. applicants) when you submit your online application.

United States of America, Houston