TESOL Events Calendar
2026 UW TESOL SUMMER TEACHING PRACTICUM: Teach in Japan, Spain, or Madison
For the first time, this course is being offered in May, with options to complete the practicum here in Madison or abroad. Nathaniel Liedl from the International Academic Programs and Karen Best (GELLT) will discuss these options.
Please fill out the RSVP form.
Date: November 10
Time: 4:30 pm (CST)
Location: Zoom
Registration Required
Register here: Summer ENGL 515 Info Session
2026 Use and improve your language skills
Work opportunities at Concordia Language Villages
Concordia Language Villages in Bemidji, MN is hiring camp counselors, language teachers, and other support staff for their summer language villages. The villages offer campers an immersive language experience in 14 different languages. Working at camp offers staff members an amazing opportunity to practice their language skills, while making a meaningful difference in the lives of the campers, and adding tangible skills to their resume. Ellen Frierson will share the many opportunities the Concordia offers to UW–Madison students.
Please fill out the RSVP form.
Date: November 17
Time: 4:30pm (CST)
Location: Zoom
Registration Required
Register here: TESOL Certificate: Fall Events
2026 Careers in TESOL
Interested in teaching English abroad?
A panel of TESOL Certificate alumni will share details of their careers related to language, education, and teaching. They will discuss how to apply for teaching positions abroad as well as develop a career path in the US. Information about earning a TESOL Certificate in just one year and internship opportunities abroad will also be discussed.
Please fill out the RSVP form.
Date: October 7
Time: 5-7pm (CST)
Location: 6191 Helen C. White
RSVP: Required (Pizza will be served too!)
This free, in-person event is open to all interested students.
The event will not be recorded.
2026 CHIBA Info Session
Audrey Klein from the Chiba Prefectural Board of Education
Audrey Klein will provide details about the Chiba Assistant Language Teaching Program, in which graduates of Wisconsin universities work alongside Japanese English teachers in Chiba high schools. She’ll provide details about the program, including the application process which closes in early January. More information about the Chiba ALT program can be found here.
Please fill out the RSVP form.
Date: October 20
Time: 3-4pm (CST)
Location: 6191 Helen C. White
This free, in-person event is open to all interested students.
The event will not be recorded.
2026 TESOL Certificate Event
Interested in teaching English abroad?
Undergraduate and Graduate students can learn about TESOL certificate (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). Network with students and staff working in the field.
Please fill out the RSVP form.
Date: Thursday, April 23
Time: 5-7pm (CST)
Location: 6191 Helen C. White
RSVP: Required (Pizza will be served too!)
This free, in-person event is open to all interested students.
The event will not be recorded.
2026 Teach in Spain and Latin America
Learn about career opportunities in Iberia and Latin America from individuals who have built a career abroad! Panelists will share their own experiences, job openings and opportunities, as well as ways to make yourself competitive candidate for teaching positions in these regions.
Date: Tuesday, February 17
Time: 4:30 pm (CST)
Online
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/jNqzy7uUkh48zss78
The event will not be recorded.
Panelists:
Madeline Peterson, Carlos V Education, Spain
Sarah Phelps, Centro Educativo Green Forest, Costa Rica
Karen Best, Teaching Faculty, Program in English as a Second Language, UW–Madison
Kimberly Harn, Intern Abroad Advisor, UW–Madison
Mark Lilleleht, Fulbright Coordinator, UW–Madison
Sarah Ripp, Assistant Director, Latin American, Caribbean and Iberian Studies Program, UW–Madison
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TESOL Fall Events
2026 UW TESOL SUMMER TEACHING PRACTICUM: Teach in Japan, Spain, or Madison For the first time, this course is being offered in May, with options to complete the practicum here in Madison or abroad. Nathaniel Liedl from the International Academic Programs and Karen Best (GELLT) will discuss these options. Date: November 10 Time: 4:30 pm…
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The Chiba Info session
Audrey Klein from the Chiba Prefectural Board of Education will provide details about the Chiba Assistant Language Teaching Program, in which graduates of Wisconsin universities work alongside Japanese English teachers in Chiba high schools. She’ll provide details about the program, including the application process which closes in early January. More information about the Chiba ALT…
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2026 Careers in TESOL
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/Qe62uB1U3GmL4AUr5 A panel of TESOL Certificate alumni will share details of their careers related to language, education, and teaching. They will discuss how to apply for teaching positions abroad as well as develop a career path in the US. Information about earning a TESOL Certificate in just one year and internship opportunities abroad…
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TESOL Certificate event
Undergraduate and Graduate students can learn about TESOL certificate (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). Network with students and staff working in the field. Date: Thursday, April 23 Time: 5-7pm (CST) Location: 6191 Helen C. White RSVP: Required (Pizza will be served too!) This free, in-person event is open to all interested students.
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From Madrid to San Jose—hear from panelists who have launched their international careers by first teaching abroad. Discover opportunities before or after graduation that will help you plot your own career trajectory.