SIT TESOL Certificate

Program Description

Join thousands of SIT TESOL Certificate recipients who teach, travel, and transform lives worldwide.

The SIT TESOL Certificate is a world-renowned English teaching certificate that gives you the specialized training and skills you need for a successful career teaching English as a second language (ESL) and as a foreign language (EFL) in secondary schools, colleges, and to adults.

Delivered in a virtual format, this 180-hour course will help you develop the teaching, lesson planning, and classroom management skills essential to teaching English in the United States and abroad.

The certificate carries the reputation of the School for International Training (SIT), a leader in TESOL and English education for more than 60 years. It is fully accredited and accepted at Level 5 of the European Qualifications Framework, reflecting greater depth than the 100–120-hour programs typical of many entry-level TESOL certificates. Graduates can also earn up to 4 graduate-level credits.*

Opening doors to professional opportunities around the world, the program has launched alumni into teaching roles at schools and universities worldwide and into service as English Language Specialists for the U.S. Department of State.

Online Course Information
The Online SIT TESOL Certificate is offered directly through the SIT TESOL Center in an extensive 16-week model with both synchronous and asynchronous components.

• Program dates: January 12, 2027- May 10, 2027
• Program length: 16 weeks, with a one-week break from March 9–15, 2027
• Time commitment: 10–12 hours per week
• Live sessions: Wednesdays, 6– 9:15 pm, and Saturdays, 9– 11:45 am, Eastern U.S. Time
• Online learning: In addition to live Zoom sessions, coursework is completed asynchronously through Canvas and includes readings, videos, discussion forums, quizzes, and written assignments.
• Cost: $2,500

Applicants must:

• Have completed or be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program.
• Demonstrate college-level academic capacity, including advanced English language proficiency and strong writing skills.
• Demonstrate a willingness to plan and teach collaboratively in groups.
• Demonstrate the ability to engage in reflective learning and practice.
• Submit a completed application form.
• Complete an interview to assess communication skills and readiness for the course.

*Credits are only transferable at the discretion of the receiving school.

Ready to advance your English language teaching skills? Applications are now open for the online SIT TESOL Certificate Course.  Apply by December 16, 2026.

The SIT TESOL Certificate is accredited by SIT Graduate Institute, with training and certification provided by World Learning. For more information, contact [email protected] or (202) 464-5242.