Overview - TESL

The Teaching English as a Second Language Program (TESL) has an established reputation for combining practical skills with theory enabling graduates to become confident, creative, and effective instructors.

We offer an internationally recognized TESL Certificate Program for those who want to teach English abroad and an ELL Endorsement for certified teachers.

All classes are offered onsite in the evening, during the day in our Summer Intensive program, and online. For details regarding time and locations, please read Course Formats in our course description section.

Accreditation

The courses required for WAL's TESL and Bilingual Education Certificates meet all state requirements for the ELL and Bilingual Endorsement. Credits are awarded by Seattle Pacific University (SPU) and/or Pacific Lutheran University (PLU).   Both SPU and PLU are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges and by the Washington State Board of Education.

Enrollment

Enrollment is open throughout the year and students can start with any course. After sending WAL your transcript(s) for review, as well as a $45 application fee (new student registrations only), students may start the program with any class, and are welcome to mix-and-match evening, daytime and online courses.

For further information and materials, or to receive a brochure, please contact the Teacher Education Department via:
email: info@wal.org
phone: (206) 682-4463