Endorsement in English to Speakers of Other Languages(ESOL)

Offered through the College of Education, the University of Georgia's online English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement provides "add-on" certification to teach English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) grades P-12 in Georgia public schools. The endorsement program is only valid for educators who have or will hold a teaching credential in another subject area (e.g., elementary education, mathematics, Spanish), a speech and language pathology professional certificate, or school counseling credential.

The three ESOL endorsement courses are offered online on a regular basis. These courses are only offered at the graduate level.

ESOL Admission Requirements

Students who are not currently enrolled at UGA should apply as a non-degree seeking graduate student to the Learning, Design, and Technology program. Requirements are based on UGA's Graduate School admissions standards for non-degree students.

Non-Degree Application Checklist

Students applying to the graduate school for non-degree status are not required to take entrance exams or to submit test scores and letters of recommendation.

Application – Submit to the Graduate School online. Application fee: $75 Domestic/$100 International.

Test Scores – International applicants must also submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.

Statement of purpose - Submit to the Graduate School online in your application.

Official Transcripts – Submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended as part of the online application. Send official transcripts after you are offered admission.

Not all programs are available to residents in all states. Please check the institution's State Authorization and Professional Licensure website(s) to ensure you reside in an authorized state.