Build the knowledge and practical skills to better serve English learners through an 18-credit online certificate. Coursework in linguistics, assessment, instructional methods and cross-cultural education may be applied toward Illinois ESL Teacher Endorsement requirements.
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"From the moment I stepped onto campus, every professor, staff member, and student I encountered treated me with such genuine warmth and respect, as if I were already a valued member of their community. Despite not having officially joined the EIU family, I immediately felt a deep sense of belonging. The atmosphere was one of comfort and inclusivity, where everyone seemed genuinely invested in my success and well-being."Abbey McCordESL Instruction Certificate | Class of 2025
The ESL Instruction Graduate Certificate prepares educators to support English learners in preschool through grade 12 settings. It is a fit if you are a teacher who works with multilingual students and wants stronger instructional skills. The 18-credit curriculum addresses ESL and bilingual education foundations, linguistics, assessment, instructional methods and cross-cultural education.
View in CatalogFederal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at EIU:
Estimated total for this degree: ~$8,262 (tuition and fees)
Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing. Students who borrowed for the same program before July 1, 2026 may have different limits.
$8,262 total, just 8% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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