Eligibility Requirements

Applicants for certificates programs must have at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or professional school.

The applicant must be fluent in English listening, speaking, reading, and writing in order to be deemed qualified to teach English to Speakers of Other Languages.

Applicants for whom English is a second language must demonstrate their English proficiency by:

• completion of a bachelor’s degree in English-speaking university or
• completion of an approved intensive English language program, with approval from the S-TESL Director or
• TOEFL score of 92; iBT (237 computer-based score, 580 paper-based score) or higher. Some allowance for lower scores may be given, with approval from the S-TESL Director. or
• completing the S-TESL Reading/Writing proficiency test, with approval from the S-TESL Director.

Applicants who do not have a BA, may request a waiver from the Director. See BA Waiver for further information.

Disability Statement

If you have, or think you may have, a disability (including an "invisible disability" such as a learning disability, a chronic health problem, or a mental health condition) that may interfere with your performance as a student in this class, you are encouraged to discuss your needs and arrange support services and/or accommodations through Disabilities Services staff in the Learning Center, Loyola 100, (206) 296-5740.

The School of Teaching ESL is unable to provide special accommodations to curriculum, format or delivery unless it has been approved by Seattle University prior to registration.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The School of Teaching ESL does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical handicaps in the administration of its admissions policies. Applicants must, however, be fluent in English listening, speaking, reading, and writing in order to be deemed qualified to teach English to Speakers of Other Languages. Applicants for the certificates must hold at least a bachelor's degree from an approved college or professional school.