TESL Requirements and Qualifications 2

Question 1

Which organization offers the CELTA certificate specifically focused on teaching English to adults?

Accepted Answer

Cambridge Assessment English

Answer

TESOL International Association

Answer

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

Answer

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages

Question 2

A candidate applying for a K-12 ESL teaching position in a U.S. public school most commonly needs which credential?

Accepted Answer

A state-issued ESL teaching license or endorsement

Answer

A CELTA certificate

Answer

A TEFL certificate from any online provider

Answer

An MA in Applied Linguistics only

Question 3

How many hours of observed teaching practice does the CELTA typically require candidates to complete?

Accepted Answer

20 hours

Answer

2 hours

Answer

6 hours

Answer

60 hours

Question 4

Which degree is most commonly required to teach English in universities abroad under a standard work visa?

Accepted Answer

Bachelor's degree in any field

Answer

Associate's degree in any field

Answer

Master's degree in TESOL specifically

Answer

Doctorate in Linguistics

Question 5

What is the minimum score on the TOEFL iBT that a non-native English speaker typically needs to qualify for many TESOL certification programs?

Accepted Answer

90

Answer

61

Answer

79

Answer

100

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT typically a requirement for maintaining an active TESOL professional membership?

Accepted Answer

Holding a current state teaching license

Answer

Paying annual dues

Answer

Completing continuing education hours

Answer

Subscribing to TESOL publications or journals

Question 7

A teacher who holds only an online TEFL certificate with no teaching practicum is most likely qualified for which position?

Accepted Answer

Private online English tutor

Answer

K-12 public school ESL teacher in the U.S.

Answer

University ESL instructor

Answer

Corporate language trainer requiring accredited credentials