Columbia University School of Continuing Education TESOL Certificate Program 203 Lewisohn Hall, 2970 Broadway, MC 4110 New York, NY 10027 US   Phone: 1-212-854-9666   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Certificate Certificate in TESOL On Campus   Columbia University's TESOL Certificate Program is an intensive eight-week session that prepares students to teach in a variety of academic settings. The classes meet during daytime hours and are offered exclusively during the summer. This is a very intensive program and requires a significant commitment of time. The status of English as an international language and the increasing number of students studying English as a second/foreign language create a need for qualified, well-trained English language teachers. Columbia University’s location in New York City and its commitment to international education create a unique environment for a certificate program in the teaching of English. The courses reflect current theory and practice and are designed for a broad audience including: -recent college graduates seeking to prepare themselves to teach English while living or traveling abroad. -professionals who are contemplating a change of career or returning to work -current teachers who wish to improve their capacity to meet the needs of the growing number of ESL students in their classrooms -English teachers from abroad     Accreditation Information: Columbia University  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Students must hold a bachelor's degree.  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Non-native speakers of English must submit TOEFL scores. Please see Web site for detailed admissions information.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: None Required Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: No Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:   Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: