TESL Application
1. Please review the registration information provided below.
2. Then, select from the registration form options on the right-hand side of this page.
Requirements
All students who enter the TESL program must have a Bachelor's degree. In addition, students who do not speak English as their native language must also prove English proficiency. A TOEFL score of 580 (paper-based) or (90 iBT) is required; scores must be even across all skill areas. In addition to the standardized scores demonstrating language proficiency, all candidates whose native language is other than English may be required to have an interview exam administered by a TESL Program administrator. For students without the required English Proficiency, WAL offers an Intensive English Program that is open for enrollment every five weeks.
US Citizens & Residents
If you hold a bachelor's degree and would like to join our teacher training classes, welcome! You will need a credit card (MASTER CARD or VISA only) to complete your registration. You must complete a separate registration form for each individual course.
Registration Form for US Citizens and Residents
International Students and Non-residents
International students are welcome to join the WAL graduate TESL program. A recognized specialist in the field teaches each class. In class, emphasis is placed on the practical aspects of teaching. You will acquire hands-on experience using contemporary instruction methods. Courses also feature guest lecturers who are recognized authorities in the field.
Please note: F-1 students must follow regulations regarding enrollment in online courses while in the United States. You must attend the courses in the full-time program. F-1 students attend classes 12 hours weekly + 6 hours weekly of support programming with a qualified instructor for ten weeks each quarter. Two concurrent quarters are required to complete the program during the academic year. Summer quarter students can complete the program in eight weeks; support programming is optional.
Admissions
If you meet the requirements listed above and would like to join our program, please complete the Registration Form for International Students below.
Registration Form for International Students
Send proof of funds available to you from your own resources or your family's showing sufficient funds for study and living for the period of your intended stay. If you have a scholarship or other support funding, please send the formal letter of funding or financial guarantee along with your application. Click here for information on the SEVIS fee requirements for students with F-1 visas. A copy of your passport should also be sent at the time of application.
Visas
For more information on how to apply for a visa, click here: Getting a visa.
For those students already in the US on a visa, please call WAL for more information or e-mail info@wal.org.
Online Course Registration
Registration Deadline: The online registration deadline is 14 days (two weeks) prior to the first day of the course.
PLEASE NOTE: The SPU registration form must be completed and returned to WAL (Not Seattle Pacific University!!) by the registration deadline. The WAL registration office will supply you with an SPU form via email attachment upon receipt of your registration OR you can download an SPU registration form from the link below. The SPU credit fee PER COURSE is $186.00.
Please be sure to complete the registration form located on the right-hand side of this webpage before you print this SPU Credit Registration form.
Online Materials
You will be charged for the required course materials at the time of your registration for your online course.
Shipping
There is a shipping charge for students wishing to have online materials shipped to them. Out-of-country shipping is provided at a higher fee. This charge will be added to the cost of materials at the time of registration. Shipping time varies. Out-of-country shipping typically requires 7 to 12 days. If you would like to arrange for special shipping options, please notify WAL at the time of your registration
