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The I-TEFL curriculum is approved by the UW College of Education and the UW Department of English.*

Completion of the I-TEFL certificate program satisfies a five-credit elective requirement for the UW MATESOL degree. Please contact the UW’s MATESOL program if you are interested.

International TEFL at the UW

Join us each summer for a special professional certificate program designed to help you meet the challenges of teaching English as a Foreign Language anywhere in the world.

I-TEFL is a 120 hour 4-week intensive professional certificate program that focuses on:

1. Applying current language acquisition theory and research for teaching reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, and integrated skills;
2. Adapting current theories, research and practices to the target student population;
3. Developing competence in lesson planning, classroom management skills and promoting student motivation;
4. Exploring a wide range of language assessment methods;
5. Attending guest workshops with experienced English language instructors;
6. Engaging in teaching demonstrations and focused self-reflection;
7. Creating a professional portfolio of lesson plans and a customized teaching philosophy;
8. Conducting focused, reflective classroom observations and conversation facilitations;
9. Building an international network of professional peers.

This certificate program is intended to be a solid professional training experience for instructors of English language learners in K-12 and adult settings worldwide

*Please note that this professional certificate is not equivalent to an endorsement or certification to teach in Washington state public schools

• Applying ELT knowledge to classroom practices
• Integrating multiple language skills in concise lesson plans
• Managing your classroom effectively
• Adapting learning materials to differing student levels

University of Washington
Seattle Campus

July 19-August 17

Tuition	$3400