TESOL CERTIFICATE
The 15-credit TESOL Certificate prepares students to teach English in diverse settings globally. The certificate includes more than 225 hours of TESOL-related coursework and professional preparation, including a 10-week ESL teaching practicum. During the practicum, students teach approximately 20 hours of English language instruction under the supervision and mentorship of one of our teaching faculty members, gaining valuable hands-on experience and the opportunity to apply pedagogical theory and best practices in an authentic classroom setting.
You’ll find our former students teaching English in Spain, Turkey, Tasmania, Thailand, Colombia, Ecuador, Korea, China, and many other places around the world. Find information about the requirements for our 15-credit undergraduate certificate.
Teaching English Abroad
Undergraduate Students
Enrollment in any one of the required certificate courses and a degree program at UW-Madison.
Special Students
Enrollment in any one of the required certificate courses and a degree program at UW-Madison.
Graduate Students
IMPORTANT: The UW English Dept. is winding down the Graduate TESOL certificate. December 1st 2025 is the deadline for graduate students to enroll in the program.
A new PhD Minor in TESOL will soon be established for graduate students interested in earning a credential in the field of English language teaching.
