TESL Requirements and Qualifications 3

Question 1

The DELTA (Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults) is designed for teachers who already have how many years of post-certificate teaching experience?

Accepted Answer

At least 1 year

Answer

Cambridge recommends candidates have at least 1 year of relevant teaching experience before undertaking the DELTA, which is an advanced qualification.

Question 2

Which federal U.S. legislation most directly affects qualification standards for ESL teachers in public schools by requiring teachers to meet 'highly qualified' criteria?

Accepted Answer

No Child Left Behind Act / Every Student Succeeds Act

Answer

NCLB and its successor ESSA set standards for teacher qualifications including those serving English Language Learners in public schools.

Question 3

A TESOL graduate program in the U.S. typically requires applicants to submit which standardized test score for admission?

Accepted Answer

GRE or GMAT

Answer

Most U.S. graduate programs, including TESOL MA programs, require GRE scores (and sometimes GMAT) as part of the admissions process.

Question 4

Which credential would best qualify a teacher to work specifically with refugee adults in a federally funded ESL literacy program?

Accepted Answer

A state ESL endorsement or adult education credential

Answer

Federally funded adult ESL and literacy programs typically require instructors to hold state-recognized adult education or ESL credentials.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the Praxis II Subject Assessment for English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)?

Accepted Answer

To measure content knowledge for state teacher licensure in ESOL

Answer

The Praxis II ESOL test measures subject-matter knowledge and is used by many U.S. states to grant ESOL teaching licenses or endorsements.

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

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

TESL Requirements and Qualifications 3