TEYL Certificate Entrance Requirements | Teaching English to Young Learners

TEYL Certificate Entrance Requirements | Teaching English to Young Learners

Admission Requirements for the Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL) Certificate

The admissions process for Anaheim University’s Online Certificate in Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL) is designed to ensure that students are prepared to participate successfully in the online learning environment. Applicants submit the required application materials and, when applicable, documentation demonstrating English language proficiency.

The TEYL Certificate welcomes both native and non-native English speakers who are interested in teaching English to children in ESL (English as a Second Language) and EFL (English as a Foreign Language) settings.

Whether you are a classroom teacher, private tutor, language school instructor, or professional seeking specialized teacher training, the TEYL Certificate provides an accessible pathway to professional development in English language teaching and child-centered language education.

An application for a Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL) Certificate must include the following:

  1. Application form
  2. Application fee ($50)
  3. One recent color photograph (digital is okay)
  4. A scan of a current, government-issued photo ID

Non-native English speakers must demonstrate college-level proficiency by providing original documentation in one of the following ways:

  • Degree from an accredited institution where English is the primary language of instruction.
  • Transcript from an accredited institution indicating completion of at least 30 semester hours of credit where the language of instruction was English (“C” average)

Note:  If the university does not routinely issue transcripts in English, original language records must be submitted with official English translations. We will accept translations issued by the university or by the following professional translation services: Accredited Language Services; Berlitz; Liaison Linguistics; Josef Silny & Associates; American Evaluation & Translation Services (AETS); and Education Evaluators International. Translations must be exact and complete versions of the original records.

  • A minimum TOEFL score of 500 PBT / 173 CBT/ 61 iBT.
  • A minimum TOEIC score of 625.
  • A minimum IELTS score of 6.0.
  • A minimum PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic Score Report) of 44.
  • A minimum BULATS Level 3 (60), accepted only for Cultura Inglesa in Brazil.
  • A minimum grade of Level 3 on the ACT COMPASS’s English as a Second Language Placement Test.
  • A minimum grade of Pre-1 on the Eiken English Proficiency Exam.
  • A minimum B2 English proficiency level identified within the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) Standards and assessed through various ESOL examinations, including the University of Cambridge.

Once your application materials have been approved, you will need to submit an Enrollment Agreement and tuition payment to complete the enrollment process.

Internet Access: All students are required to have access to a computer equipped with Internet access capabilities.

Entrance Examination: There is no entrance examination required for admission to Anaheim University.

We currently do not accept students who reside in Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Guam, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, N. Mariana Islands, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Utah, Virginia, Virgin Islands, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. For more information, please contact Student Services at 714-772-3330

Who Is the TEYL Certificate Designed For?

The Online Teaching English to Young Learners Certificate is intended for educators who work with children and adolescents or who wish to develop specialized expertise in teaching young learners. The program is particularly suitable for:

  • Elementary school teachers
  • Secondary school teachers
  • Language school instructors
  • Private tutors
  • Online English teachers
  • Teacher trainees
  • TESOL and TEFL professionals
  • Individuals interested in child language development

Students study key concepts in first and second language acquisition, teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing, classroom management, assessment and evaluation, educational technology, and learner-centered instruction. These topics help educators create engaging and effective language learning experiences for children between the ages of 3 and 15.

A Pathway to Further TESOL and Language Education Studies

The TEYL Certificate provides a strong foundation for educators interested in continuing their professional development in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Language Education, and Teacher Education.

Students who successfully complete the program may continue into additional Anaheim University TESOL programs, including TESOL certificates, diplomas, and graduate-level study. The program is designed to help educators build practical teaching skills while expanding opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.