Teach English Abroad: Learn How through SDSU Program

San Diego State University offers a program through its American Language Institute that prepares novice instructors to successfully live and teach English overseas.

The popular 130-hour Teaching English as a Second Language/Teaching English as a Foreign Language certificate program will take place weekdays from 8 am-4:30 pm, July 6-31.

“During the time I spent at SDSU’s American Language Institute, I discovered the intersection of my passions and education,” said program graduate Zachary York. “I embarked on my journey not knowing where I would land; sights set on using my skill set to better the world. ALI has given me the keys to the kingdom and the ability to unlock the potential of my abilities. I have found what I am to do; what makes my heart sing,” program graduate Zachary York said.

Program graduate Sarah Castillo, who taught in Spain for more than two years, added: “I had absolutely no teaching experience before going abroad. I mean, none. So, 130 hours transformed me into a legitimate ESL/EFL teacher who felt comfortable standing in front of a class, designing curriculum, and teaching a subject with which I had no prior experience.”

More than 200 graduates have been employed in 40-plus countries with the help of this ALI program that combines a solid teaching foundation with hands-on practical classroom experience. Cost of the program is $2,725.

For more information, visit ali.sdsu.edu/teslteflcertificate or email jgreeno@mail.sdsu.edu.

This is a SDSU Research Foundation program through the ALI, a division of SDSU’s College of Extended Studies.