English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Certificate Students
College of Education & Liberal Arts

Graduate Certificate in ESOL Literacy

Help English Language Learners Excel

Gain advanced knowledge and skills to develop classroom experiences best suited for the academic and individual needs of students who are not native English speakers.

Meets Delaware DOE Academic Requirements for ESOL Certification

After successfully completing the program's five required courses, you will be able to apply for a State of Delaware Standard Certificate as an ESOL Teacher.

Learn Effective Teaching and Learning Strategies

You’ll apply current research and best practices, and learn strategies to support students as they learn English and subject-specific content. The program is designed to meet four sets of professional standards: Delaware Professional Teaching Standards (DPTS), Teachers of English Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Award-Winning Educators

More than 3,500 current Delaware teachers have graduated from Â鶹ÊÓƵ, including 12 of the last 16 Delaware Teachers of the Year. We’re proud to be the choice of so many local education leaders.


Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE™ Program

Earn this Dual-Credit Certificate and apply the credits to a related WilmU degree program! Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE lets you earn multiple credentials simultaneously — accelerating your education goals and making your credits even more valuable. Learn more about WilmU's Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE™.

Why a WilmU Certificate?

Â鶹ÊÓƵ certificate programs teach you the subject-specific knowledge you need to advance in your career or to simply explore a new field. Build skills that can give you greater opportunities in your evolving field today. Many WilmU certificate programs can be completed online or at several of our face-to-face locations!

 Boost your earning potential

 Enjoy flexible schedules

 Learn from industry professionals

Careers Related to This Certificate

  • Educators
  • Program Coordinators
  • Adjunct Faculty

The ESOL Literacy Certificate is available in the following formats and locations:

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