School of Teaching ESL

Specialties

The School of Teaching ESL is a private, non-​profit organization that works in cooperation with Seattle Pacific University to train our students in English language teaching. We offer accredited TESOL certificates, ELL Endorsements and MA options through our coursework. All of our courses earn post-​bachelor credit with transcripts from SPU. Popular courses include Foundations in ELT, Cultural Issues in ELT, Reading and Writing in ELT, and Assessment of English Language Learners. You can complete our various programs through a number of study formats (day intensive, evening, online). S-​TESL has been a part of the Seattle community since 1985, preparing YOU to teach English.

History

Established in 1985.

1984: School of Teaching ESL became a 501©(3) in 1984, founded by Dr. Nancy Butler.

Spring 1985: The first evening «Teaching English as a Second Language: Theory and Application» course was offered through partnership with Seattle University, held off at Dr. Butler’s home. Meeting with favorable response, other courses were soon added as training needs were perceived.

1991: S-​TESL moved out of Dr. Butler’s home and into a proper schoolhouse in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle.

1993 & 1994: S-​TESL acted as adviser to Seattle University in the formation of the new Master’s in TESOL program.

2000: The online component of the School of Teaching ESL was created.

Fall 2004: S-​TESL moved from Ballard to its current location in the Licton Springs neighborhood, near North Seattle College.

Spring 2013: Due to internal policy changes at Seattle University, S-TESL’s partnership with SU officially ended and a new cooperative agreement began with Seattle Pacific University!

Meet the Manager

George R.

Manager

George took over the helm at S-​TESL as the Executive Director in April, 2015. He has extensive experience as an ESL teacher, program director, and teacher educator, both in Europe and here in the U.S. He has an impressive track record of supporting teachers and developing training programs coupled with experience and knowledge of program administration and marketing. We are confident that George will bring fresh energy and perspective to S-​TESL while maintaining and building upon the strengths and reputation of our program.

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