Build the knowledge and practical skills to better serve English learners through an 18-credit online certificate. Coursework in linguistics, assessment, instructional methods and cross-cultural education may be applied toward Illinois ESL Teacher Endorsement requirements.
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The ESL Instruction Graduate Certificate prepares educators to support English learners in preschool through grade 12 settings. It is a fit if you are a teacher who works with multilingual students and wants stronger instructional skills. The 18-credit curriculum addresses ESL and bilingual education foundations, linguistics, assessment, instructional methods and cross-cultural education.
Federal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at Â鶹¹ú²ú:
Estimated total for this degree: ~$8,262 (tuition and fees)
Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing.
Talk to Â鶹¹ú²ú Financial Aid →$8,262 total, just 8% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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