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PGCert in Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Framingham State University

Framingham, Massachusetts, United States

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PGCert in Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language is a postgraduate certificate in Education & Teaching programme taught at Framingham State University in Framingham, United States. The programme is delivered fully online. Teaching is in en.

Also offered as: Master's Degree

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Certificate
Field: Education & Teaching
Delivery: Online
Language: en

We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked October 2026 · Source: framingham.edu ·

Program details

Overview

This graduate certificate gives mainstream classroom teachers the theory and practice needed to support students who are learning English. It is offered fully online. Courses address teaching strategies, culturally responsive practice and ways to assess language development. Students work alongside experienced educators and take on hands-on tasks that mirror real classroom challenges, with the aim of improving both language growth and academic results. Applicants need an undergraduate degree from an accredited college, a GPA of at least 2.80, and they submit official transcripts plus a short essay about their interest in the field and career goals. The certificate is offered by a public university in Framingham, Massachusetts, and is meant to fit around the schedules of working adults. The program page lists the required courses, the application steps and a coordinator for questions, and credits can serve professional development goals.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 2.80 / 4
Admission Requirements: Online certificate application; accredited bachelor's degree with minimum 2.80 GPA; official transcripts; 300-word essay on interest and career goals; course-by-course evaluation for study outside the United States.
Type Test Min / Max Status Notes
Gpa — 2.80 GPA (4.0 scale) Required —

About Framingham State University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1839
Students: 2,566
Programs: 58
Location: Framingham, Massachusetts, United States
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGCert in Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language award?

Framingham State University awards a Postgraduate Certificate in the field of Education & Teaching on completion of this programme.

Can PGCert in Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language be studied online?

Yes — the programme is delivered fully online.

What language is PGCert in Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language taught in?

The programme is taught in en.

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