Overview
Whether your aim is to teach adults, children, or both, the ACP Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) program at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) content carefully addresses these unique audiences.
Benefits
- Choose from a 3-month program of TEFL coursework or a 6-month program of TEFL coursework plus TEFL internship
- Learn best practices of various current and traditional methodologies from distinguished teacher-trainers
- Study together with native-English speakers in integrated classes
- Attend local and/or regional professional CATESOL conferences to explore the most recent trends and developments
- Further your career as an English teacher while networking with professionals in the TESL/TEFL field
- Observe teachers in American ESL classrooms and then plan and conduct a lesson at an American school
- Practice your teaching skills in a classroom setting
- Develop the skills you need to succeed in further post-graduate studies in TEFL and related fields
- Gain a competitive edge in the global English teaching job market with opportunities for TEFL internships within our own industry-leading ESL programs
Internships
For an optional last course and for an additional fee of $2,900, you have the opportunity to apply academic theory and gain practical experience in UCI’s industry-leading ESL programs for up to three months.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Theories Survey
- TEFL Practicum
- Teaching English as a Career
- Methods of TEFL
- Teaching the Skills
- Teaching Pronunciation Skills
- Teaching Young Learners
- Language Diagnostics and Assessment
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Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
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Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Evidence of a university degree and/or substantial academic or professional experience
- Demonstration of English language proficiency
- Students must be at least 18 years of age or older
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
7900 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7900 USD for the full programme during 3 months. -
National
7900 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7900 USD for the full programme during 3 months.
- A 33% tuition discount for spring and summer quarters. Apply now and we will also waive the $200 application fee for the next 50 students.
- Internship: $2,900
Living costs for Irvine
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.