Honolulu,
HI,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) in Hilo United States | Hawaii Pacific University
Hawaii Pacific University
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Hilo United States
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Qualification
Advanced Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,792
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
There is a global demand for English teachers across numerous countries. Earning a TESOL certification equips you to embark on this path and start your professional journey.
Hawaii Pacific University's TESOL Program provides two certification options:
The Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate comprises 15 undergraduate credits, delivering essential training for HPU undergraduates aspiring to teach English internationally. Featuring 160 hours of in-person instruction with teaching practice feedback, HPU's TEFL Certificate surpasses the basic qualifications needed to teach English in most nations.
Students receive the TEFL Certificate after completing at least 15 undergraduate credits in designated courses. Degree holders can complete the program in a minimum of two semesters or extend their studies longer. Undergraduate students typically distribute the coursework over multiple semesters. BA in TESOL graduates cannot pursue the TEFL Certificate afterward, as it shares foundational courses with the degree program, though students may switch between programs during their studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
Academic Transcripts
Unofficial transcripts can be accepted for admissions purposes, however official transcripts must be received prior to a student's registration for classes.
Transcripts must be submitted both in the native language and in an official English language translation.
Transcripts should list all courses taken in high school and should include grades/scores for each subject.
Students who have taken Advanced Placement Examinations (AP) of the College Board or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program will be accepted with above average scores (AP grades higher than 3 and IB scores higher than 4) and should have the results forwarded to the Office of International Admissions. These results will be evaluated not only for admission but also for proper advanced standing and/or credit from HPU.
IB:
HL English (Language A): score 5
HL English (Language B): score 5
SL English (Language A): score 5
TOEFL (IBT) - 70
TOEFL (ITP) - 500
IELTS - 6.0
Unofficial transcripts can be accepted for admissions purposes, however official transcripts must be received prior to a student's registration for classes.
Transcripts must be submitted both in the native language and in an official English language translation.
Transcripts should list all courses taken in high school and should include grades/scores for each subject.
Students who have taken Advanced Placement Examinations (AP) of the College Board or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program will be accepted with above average scores (AP grades higher than 3 and IB scores higher than 4) and should have the results forwarded to the Office of International Admissions. These results will be evaluated not only for admission but also for proper advanced standing and/or credit from HPU.
IB:
HL English (Language A): score 5
HL English (Language B): score 5
SL English (Language A): score 5
TOEFL (IBT) - 70
TOEFL (ITP) - 500
IELTS - 6.0
Tuition
USD
33,792