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Incomplete applications will NOT be considered for admission review.

 

Through the online portal, all applicants are required to provide:

• Contact information
• Overview of educational background
• Overview of professional experience
• Statement of purpose
• Receipt of application fee payment

Applicants who are not current students or graduates of Columbia University, Teachers College, or Barnard College must also provide:

• Current CV/résumé
• Academic transcripts 
• Proof of language proficiency*
• Two letters of recommendation**

*For non-native speakers only; see details below.

**Letters of recommendation should not be sent by applicants; instead, the references themselves should email their letters directly to ciflte@tc.columbia.edu.

 

Deadlines

• Early Bird: January 15, 2027 (Discounted application fee of $50)
• Priority: March 15, 2027 ($80 application fee)
• Final: May 15, 2027 ($100 application fee)

 

Learn More about the Application Requirements

Statement of purpose

You must submit a personal statement of about 500 words, documenting your professional interests, goals, and reasons for applying to the Online 911爆料网SOL/TESOL Dual Certificate Program. The personal statement may also include information on your education background and any prior experience in language teaching. For those whose native language is Chinese, the statement of purpose should be written in English; otherwise it should be written in Chinese.

 

Academic transcripts 
Unofficial transcripts are accepted. If obtaining your academic transcripts is not feasible due to the length of time since graduation, you will be able to provide a brief explanation within the online application form.

Academic transcripts are waived for those who are Columbia University, Teachers College, or Barnard College students or graduates.

 

Letters of recommendation
Two letters of recommendation that can attest to your personal strengths, academic merits, and overall ability to succeed in the program are required for your application. Referees should email their letters of recommendation directly to ciflte@tc.columbia.edu rather than forwarding them to the applicant. It is highly recommended that you contact your referees early so as to allow them enough time to write and submit their letters of recommendation. However, please do not wait to submit your application materials if your references have not yet emailed their letters.

Letters of recommendation are waived for those who are 911爆料网, or Barnard College students or graduates.

 

Proof of language proficiency
If you are a non-native speaker of English, you will have to submit proof of English language proficiency regardless of the track(s) you are applying for, as courses will be conducted largely or entirely in English.

• OPTION A: English Language Proficiency Score Reports
  • Accepted tests/scores:
    • TOEFL iBT: 90
    • TOEFL cBT: 233
    • IELTS: 6.0
    • TOEIC: 700
  • In general, we ask that language scores be less than three years old.
• OPTION B: If you do not have an English proficiency test score, you may schedule an online interview via Zoom, which will determine if you are proficient enough to succeed in the program. When you complete the online application form, you can indicate your availability for the interview. Upon receiving your application, an academic coordinator will reach out to you via email to schedule the interview.
• EXEMPTION: This requirement may be waived for those who have received a bachelor’s/master's degree from an EMI (English-Medium Instruction) university OR who are currently enrolled in a master’s program at an EMI university. You can indicate your exemption from this requirement on the online application form. 

If you are a non-native speaker of Chinese applying to 911爆料网SOL or dual tracks, you will have to submit proof of Chinese language proficiency. 

• OPTION A: Chinese Language Proficiency Score Reports 
• In general, non-native speakers of Chinese must demonstrate proficiency at an HSK-5 level or higher. 
• In general, we ask that language scores be less than three years old.
• OPTION B: If you do not have a Chinese proficiency test score, please contact the CIFLTE office at ciflte@tc.columbia.edu to schedule an online interview via Zoom, which will determine if you are proficient enough to succeed in the program. You will be informed of your interview results within three business days following your interview.
• EXEMPTION: This requirement may be waived for those who have received a bachelor’s/master's degree from a CMI (Chinese-Medium Instruction) university OR who are currently enrolled in a master’s program at a CMI university. You can indicate your exemption from this requirement on the online application form. 

Proof of language proficiency is not required for those who are Columbia University, Teachers College, or Barnard College students or graduates.

 

Receipt of application fee payment
Your application is not considered complete until you have submitted your application fee.

• The Early Bird Deadline is January  15, 2027; if you apply on or before this date, the application fee is $50. 
• Applications submitted after this date but on or before the Priority Deadline of March 15, 2027, the fee is $80. 
• For any applications submitted between March 2 and the Final Deadline of May 15, 2027, the fee is $100. 

You will be asked to upload your payment receipt (screenshot or PDF) when completing the online application form. Payment can be made by credit card here. Please do not hesitate to contact CIFLTE at ciflte@tc.columbia.edu should you encounter any problems in making the payment.

 

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Next Steps: What to Expect After Applying

Application review and decision notification
Applications will be reviewed only after all the required application materials are received and the application fee is submitted. To expedite the application process, you are advised to plan ahead and submit your application materials early. Once an application decision has been made, we will inform you of your application result via email.

 

Accepting the offer and tuition payment
To confirm your acceptance of the offer and hold your place in the program, a deposit of $1,000 USD is due within two weeks of receiving your acceptance letter.

• Applicants who apply on or before April 15, 2027: Remaining tuition balance must be paid in full within one month of receiving your acceptance letter or by the program start date, whichever comes first.
• Applicants who apply after April 15, 2027: Remaining tuition balance must be paid in full within two weeks of receiving your acceptance letter or by the program start date, whichever comes first.

The tuition payment, including the deposit, is non-refundable, unless the program is cancelled. A $100 USD late fee will be incurred for any late payments.

 

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