How to Apply to the AU TESOL Program
You must apply for admission through CAS (College of Arts and Sciences). For a step-by-step description of the application process for any TESOL related master's program (the MA in TESOL, the MAT:ESOL, the MIP) visit the Graduate Admissions Web site.
From the link above, you can complete a master's application in two ways:
(a) apply interactively on-line ($50 fee)
(b) use the downloadable application ($80 fee)
To apply to the TESOL Certicate Program an application can be submitted online or through the mail. There is a $50 registration fee for the TESOL Certificate, payable to "American University." Please send your payment, either check or cash, to:
TESOL Program
Language and Foreign Studies
American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20016-8045
Submit a TESOL Certificate Application electronically
Submit a TESOL Certificate Application by mail or fax
ADDITIONAL NOTES
To send TOEFL scores directly to the instruction use Institution Code 5007 (American University) and Department Code 04 (linguistics).
To apply to the MIP (our joint program with Peace Corps) apply to the MA in TESOL and write in "MIP" beside it.
If you check the box requesting that you be considered for merit award, you will automatically be consider for any possible type of award that you might be eligible for.
For additional information on the application process and financial aid, click here.
Thank you for considering the AU TESOL Program!
