Why Study TESOL/EL at HU?
- Program is completely online with no residential requirements
- Convenience and flexibility of online format with multiple live class options in each course
- High level of interactivity with classmates and professors
- Seven-week courses, taken one at a time
- Certificate can be completed in eight months (four months for teachers who qualify for the accelerated program)
- All courses follow a similar format and structure so they are easy to follow
- All assignments are discussions, papers, or projects. There are no tests or quizzes.
- The 15-credit hour TESOL/EL Certificate leads seamlessly into the Master of Education in TESOL/EL program
- We have a 99% pass rate on the Praxis Licensing Test: English to Speaker of Other Languages
- Teachers from more than two dozen school corporations in Indiana have completed our program
We also have an on-campus TESOL/EL certificate program and TESOL minor for traditional undergraduate students.
Two Types of TESOL Certificates
Our two TESOL/EL certificate options make it possible for you to get certified efficiently and effectively depending on your experience and needs. Both are available completely online in the same convenient format. If you already have experience teaching English learners as a licensed teacher, our Accelerated TESOL/EL program is for you. But if you’re just starting out with English learners or don’t have a background in Education, you’ll want our full-length program, which can still be completed in eight months.

TESOL/EL Certificate
Consider receiving your TESOL Certificate from HU. You’ll earn an internationally-recognized qualification to teach English anywhere in the world. (Yes, anywhere!) Our TESOL certification program can be completed in as few as 8 months.
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Accelerated TESOL/EL Certificate
Did you know if you're a current teacher with at least 2 years of experience with English learners, you can complete our 15-hour ATESOL Certificate program in just 4 months! Watch the video to learn more...
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