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Endorsement Preparation Program
English Language Learning/English as a Second Language (PK-12)
An English Language Learning (ELL) or English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement is a great investment. The online ELL Endorsement Preparation program is designed for currently licensed elementary and secondary school teachers who desire to be licensed to teach in ELL or ESL settings. By obtaining this endorsement, you will increase your career opportunities, earn re-licensure points, and possibly become eligible for lane changes leading to increased salary.

WGU is the only exclusively online teacher education institution in the nation to receive NCATE accreditation.

NOTE: This program is not for those who want to learn to speak and write the English language. This program is also not for those interested in becoming English teachers or teaching English in a foreign country. The program can lead to an endorsement in ELL or ESL, but only in those states that have such endorsements. (See list of states with ESL or ELL endorsements.)
A Program Overview
The online endorsement in ESL program requires students to demonstrate competency in the following domain of study:
English Language Learning

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Tuition That's Affordable
WGU is a non-profit university with affordable tuition. Tuition for this degree is just $2,790 per 6-month term or just $5,580 per year. (Tuition will become $2,890 effective 9/1/2008.) This is less than HALF what other reputable online universities typically charge. (Other schools charge as much as $300-400 per credit.)
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Time Required to Complete the Program
While program pace is ultimately determined by the individual student, this program is designed to be completed in 12 to 18 months.
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Admission Requirements
Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree and meet state eligibility requirements for obtaining principal certification. Applicants will also be required to take an online admissions test that helps determine the likelihood of success in a WGU program. In addition, applicants seeking an endorsement must present a copy of a currently valid teaching license, submitted within three months after the date of enrollment. Applicants must also show evidence of at least one year of college-level study of a foreign language.
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Other Online Master's Degrees in Education from WGU:
M.A. English Language Learning - This online master's degree in ELL education prepares you to teach in a PK-12 ELL/ESL setting and to qualify for a high-demand endorsement in ELL or ESL.
M.S. Special Education - This online master's degree in special education prepares you to effectively teach students with mild to moderate disabilities.

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