General Information

The Four Week Intensive (12 Credits) is designed for individuals who are able to study full-time for one month.

S-TESL offers the Four Week Intensive eleven times per year. Intensive yearly schedule.

Classes meet from 9:00am-3:00pm, Monday-Friday for four weeks.

Four classes are included in the Intensive: EPDES 930, 931, 932, and 933. All four weeks must be taken as a unit.

Upon completion, with a 3.0 GPA, students may apply for the Seattle University Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in TESOL.

Under certain guidelines, credits earned may be applied to the ELL Endorsement and/or protected for graduate status.

Is Intensive Right for Me?

When considering an Intensive format, thinking about the following statements may help you determine if this format suits you:

I am...

• in good mental and physical health.
• able to work effectively in group situations.
• able to meet or communicate with classmates after class hours as needed.
• able to attend evening observations as required.
• able to commit to the full (one week, two week, or four week) schedule, which requires being in class from 9:00 am -3:00pm Monday-Friday
• able to remain calm under pressure and handle stressful situations in a professional manner.
• able to handle a fast-paced environment.

I have...

• good organizational skills (including time management).
• the support of my family and/or friends.
• basic computer skills (word processing, email, and internet) and daily access to a computer and printer for writing and printing assignments. (computers/printers not available at S-TESL)
• daily access to telephone, internet, and email as needed to communicate with the school, instructor and classmates.

I understand that...

• I cannot be working, or taking any other classes, during the time I intend to study in an intensive class
• there are from three to six hours of required homework each day (including weekends).
• there are many working lunches which require me to come to class prepared for the day and that require me to stay on-site during lunch.
• there is weekend homework, some of which may require group-work.
• there are pre-class assignments due the first day of intensive classes.  I understand that I must be able to purchase my textbooks and course packets  (as needed) at S-TESL prior to class.  In addition, the one and two week intensives may require homework the weekend after class.

Should you wish to discuss the intensive format in more detail, please email the School of TESL Director, Bernice Ege-Zavala at bezavala@seattleu.edu

Intensive Schedule

The Four Week Intensive is offered eleven times per year. Please see the yearly schedule for start dates.

Register for the Four Week Intensive

Registration procedures can be found in our admissions section.

Testimonials

Intensive graduates respond to the question: “If someone who was considering taking this course said, ‘Please describe the Intensive course for me’ what would you say?”

“This class is an experience unlike any other academic endeavor. You will be asked to push yourself to new limits. You will be asked to learn more than you think you can, in less time than you think possible. You will work harder than you have ever worked before. And when you reach the end, you’ll realize that it was completely, totally, absolutely, worth it.”

“You will be amazed by how much you learn in a relatively short period of time”

“Everything you will learn will be applicable to your teaching career. You’ll have fun, trust me.”

“Listen to the instructor, Bernice, and Kim when they give you advice. You’ll have fun, but you will work hard and you’ll be glad you took the class afterwards.”

“Tiring. Thrilling. Perhaps most of all, I would say it is a tremendous confidence-builder.”

“This course was demanding, well-organized, and extremely well taught.....It presents theory as well as many practical skills. Students receive much support and individual attention to be successful.”

“If you learn by doing, this is the course for you.”

“The workload will teach you whether you can handle teaching a class.”

“I could not fathom teaching a class without the skills I learned at S-TESL and I will use the materials from the class for years to come.”

Intensive graduates give advice...........

“I commuted from Puyallup and spent three hours a day driving. It’s do-able, but if you have a long commute, you won’t have time to do anything else except homework.”

“Lunches are working lunches so bring salad or some soup that can be heated and some fruit as a pick-me up for the afternoon.”

“Be sure you have the willpower to set aside your life for a month to focus on your studies.”

“Look at the ‘Is Intensive Right for Me?’ document and seriously ask yourself each of the questions and answer honestly. Don’t be frightened, just take them seriously and trust the process.”