TESOL Training Institute
Offered through the Adult ESOL and Basic Skills for College and Careers Programs at Montgomery College's Workforce Development and Continuing Education Unit, the TESOL Training Institute is designed to prepare individuals to become skilled and effective instructors of adult English language learners.
Our mission is to deliver a high-quality, innovative educational experience that supports and challenges learners as they build the knowledge and skills needed for excellence in the TESOL field. As a community committed to lifelong learning and instructional excellence, we aim to create clear career pathways in ESOL teaching and leadership—advancing the standard of language education and teacher training.
What the TESOL Institute Offers
The TESOL Training Institute provides structured opportunities for participants to gain both theoretical and practical preparation in the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Key features of the program include:
- Theoretical Training: Comprehensive instruction in the principles of linguistics and language pedagogy that support effective ESOL teaching.
- Classroom Observation: A practical component in which participants are required to observe ESOL classes as part of each course.
- Academic Challenge in a Supportive Environment: A rigorous curriculum designed to engage learners while fostering a collaborative and encouraging atmosphere.
- Pathways to Employment: Preparation for potential roles in adult ESOL instruction within nonprofit organizations, government programs, businesses, and international settings.
) Eligibility Requirements:
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from either a school in the U.S. or country of origin.
- Willingness to commit to completing four, non-credit, 40-hour courses that require attendance in all classes, effort and participation.
- Willingness to independently research a location for the classroom observation requirement in each course.
- A strong commitment to engage in challenging academic work.
- Commitment to completing each course earning a grade of “B” or higher.
Information Sessions
Register for one of our upcoming virtual information sessions via Zoom to learn everything you need to know about our program. Once we have received your registration information, we will send you a Zoom link.
- Wednesday, February 4 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, February 17 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Schedule of Classes 2025
| CRN | Course | Title | Location | Day | Time | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13268 | TED 007 | Understanding Second Language Acquisition | Online | M/W | 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | 8/5/25 - 9/29/25 | |
| 13267 | TED 009 | Grammar & Linguistics for an Integrated Approach to Adult ESOL | Online | T/TH | 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | 8/5/25 - 9/29/25 | |
| 24785 | TED 006 | Assessment and Evaluation in the ESOL Classroom | Online | M/W | 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | 10/13/25 - 12/8/25 | |
| 24796 | TED 001 | Methods of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages | Online | T/TH | 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | 10/7/25 - 12/9/25 | |
| 24797 | TED 008 | Teaching Reading Skills to ESOL Learners | Online | T/TH | 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | 10/7/25 - 12/9/25 | |
| Coming soon! | TED007 | Understanding Second Language Acquisition | Online | M/W | 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | 1/5/26 - 3/2/26 | |
| Coming soon! | TED 009 | Grammar & Linguistics for an Integrated Approach to Adult ESOL | Online | T/TH | 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | 1/6/26 - 2/26/26 |
Investment:
- Tuition: $320.00 per course. (waived for students 60 and over; in-person registration required)
- Program Fee: $180.00 per course
- *Non-Maryland residents: additional $250 per course
- **Cost of required textbooks is NOT included.