Classes start June 1st, 2026!
The Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate is designed for busy community members seeking practical, mobile-friendly training to teach English abroad. This program consists of nine focused, 3-week courses that can be taken individually and in any order—offering maximum flexibility.
Unlike traditional TESOL programs, this certificate is streamlined to prepare first-time TEFL teachers for success overseas. It excludes academic linguistics and U.S. K–12 teaching content, focusing solely on the real-world skills needed in international classrooms.
Courses are asynchronous, guided by experienced instructors, and include independent tasks to complete by the end of each session. Students can accelerate their progress by enrolling in multiple courses at once, with expanded offerings during summer months.
Key Features:
- Mobile-optimized, flexible learning
- Practical, real-world TEFL preparation
- No prior teaching experience required
- Start at any point in the course cycle
- Option to fast-track completion
Note: This certificate does not result in an English Language Learners (ELL) Endorsement for Washington State Teachers. All courses in this program must be completed in order to earn the EWU TEFL Certificate.
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Recognize Your Skills with EWU Digital Badges
Courses in the TEFL Certificate are eligible for EWU Digital Badges, which offer a way to showcase specific skills and learning outcomes you’ve demonstrated in the program. EWU Digital Badges can be shared on platforms like LinkedIn, resumes, or digital portfolios to highlight your professional development.
Badge eligibility is determined based on successful course completion and published badge criteria. Enrollment in a course does not automatically guarantee a digital badge.
See what the TEFL badges look like at: https://ewu.badges.parchment.com/public/organization/badges
