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

Cambridge Assessment English awards the CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults), a widely recognized entry-level qualification.

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

Public K-12 schools in the U.S. require teachers to hold state-issued licensure, often including an ESL/ELL endorsement or specialized certificate.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

20 hours

Answer

The CELTA course requires a minimum of 6 hours of assessed teaching practice with real language learners.

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

Most countries require at minimum a bachelor's degree (in any subject) combined with a TEFL/TESOL certificate for English teaching work visas.

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

Many TESOL programs require non-native English speaking applicants to score at least 90 on the TOEFL iBT to demonstrate English proficiency.

(TESL) Teaching English as a Second Language Certification Practice Test