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Key Facts: TESOL Certificate Exam
140
Total Program Hours
TESOL program page
60 / 60 / 20
Official Part Structure
TESOL program page
80%+
Pass Standard for Parts 1-2
TESOL program page / TESOL self-study course requirements
14 CEUs
IACET CEUs
TESOL program page
7 months
Practicum Completion Window
TESOL program page
Mar 8, 2026
Latest Verified Review Date
Current official TESOL pages checked for this bank
As of March 8, 2026, TESOL describes the TESOL Core Certificate Program as a three-part, 140-hour blended certificate rather than a fixed-form multiple-choice exam. Candidates complete 60 hours of foundations, 60 hours in either adult or young learner specialization, and a 20-hour practicum. Parts 1 and 2 are graded pass/fail and require 80% or higher, the practicum must be completed within 7 months, and the public TESOL page currently lists applications as closed. I did not find an official 2026 notice announcing a new scoring policy, fee redesign, or regulatory overhaul beyond TESOL's already-published recent program redesign language.
About the TESOL Certificate Exam
The TESOL Core Certificate Program is a 140-hour blended-learning certificate pathway for current or prospective English language teachers and administrators with limited formal ELT preparation. TESOL structures it as 60 hours of foundations, 60 hours in an adult or young learner specialization, and a 20-hour practicum completed in person or virtually.
Questions
3 scored questions
Time Limit
6 to 11 months typical; no single timed exam session
Passing Score
Pass/fail: 80%+ in Parts 1 and 2 plus successful practicum completion
Exam Fee
$775 global member / $1,780 member / $2,170 nonmember (TESOL International Association)
TESOL Certificate Exam Content Outline
Foundations of TESOL
Program structure, ELT theory, teacher language awareness, language systems, integrated language skills, learner needs, and core classroom practice.
Adult Learner Specialization
Adult ESOL overview, literacy, listening and vocabulary, speaking and pronunciation, grammar, and writing. This is an editorial split of TESOL's official 60-hour specialty block.
Young Learner Specialization
Child development, language acquisition and learning, instructional approaches, classroom routines, monitoring student learning, and planning for young learners. This is an editorial split of TESOL's official 60-hour specialty block.
Assessment, Practicum, and Reflection
Formative and performance assessment, classroom observation, supervised teaching, reflective practice, ethics, and career readiness anchored to the 20-hour practicum.
How to Pass the TESOL Certificate Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Pass/fail: 80%+ in Parts 1 and 2 plus successful practicum completion
- Exam length: 3 questions
- Time limit: 6 to 11 months typical; no single timed exam session
- Exam fee: $775 global member / $1,780 member / $2,170 nonmember
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the TESOL Core Certificate Program a normal proctored exam?
No. TESOL's official page describes a three-part blended certificate pathway, not a single timed computer-based exam. Candidates complete asynchronous online coursework in Parts 1 and 2 and then complete a supervised practicum in person or virtually.
How is the TESOL Core Certificate Program structured?
TESOL currently describes the program as 140 total hours: 60 hours of foundations, 60 hours focused on either adult or young learners, and a 20-hour practicum. The overall completion window is 6 to 11 months, and TESOL notes that participants should expect to devote at least 10 hours per week to the asynchronous online coursework.
What score do I need to pass the TESOL Core Certificate Program?
Parts 1 and 2 are graded on a pass/fail basis, and TESOL states that participants need 80% or greater to pass the online course work. The certificate also requires successful completion of the practicum component.
How much does the TESOL Core Certificate Program cost?
The current public TESOL tuition table lists US$1,780 for TESOL members, US$775 for TESOL Global Members, and US$2,170 for nonmembers. Those prices reflect the program tuition rather than a separate standalone exam-registration fee.
What changed for the TESOL Core Certificate Program in 2026?
As of March 8, 2026, I did not find an official TESOL notice announcing a new 2026 scoring rule, time-limit change, or credential redesign beyond TESOL's existing statement that it recently reviewed and redesigned the program. The main current status note on the official page is that applications are currently closed.
Is the TESOL Core Certificate Program accredited or the same as teacher licensure?
No. TESOL states that the program is not accredited at this time and also explains that it is a certificate program, not a certification or state licensure pathway. In practice, that means it can strengthen ELT preparation, but employers or state agencies still decide what credentials count for specific jobs.