English as a Second Language (ESL) & Bilingual Education Endorsement

English as a Second Language (ESL) & Bilingual Education

Graduate Endorsement

Become a more versatile educator and add a Bilingual Education or ESL Education endorsement to your credentials.

Program overview

Rider’s English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education Endorsement programs allow working teachers to gain new skills and help English language learners become fluent in the English language. Both programs combine theory, research, fieldwork and practice.

Admission requirements

Graduate Education and Human Services - How to Apply

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Graduate Financial Aid Resources

Learn more about financial aid, tuition and the various options we offer to make your college education affordable.

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University Partner Educational Benefits

Are you the employee of a Rider University partner organization? You may qualify for discounted tuition. Search our list of university partnerships.

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Program requirements

ESL Education Endorsement

For educators already certified in another specialization who want to add the endorsement as an ESL teacher to help English Language Learners become fluent. This is a streamlined, rigorous and sequential program of teacher preparation.

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Bilingual Education Endorsement

The Bilingual Endorsement program introduces educators to the different laws, programs and approaches in the classroom that use the ELL's native language as a resource for instruction.

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Certificates and endorsements explained

Initial teaching certification is the first step while additional certifications, endorsements and degrees add qualifications to an existing license.

Tuition benefits for state employees

Rider University is proud to partner with The State of New Jersey and give back to educators by offering a tuition discount and additional benefits to eligible employees, as well as their immediate family members under the age of 24, for undergraduate or graduate study. Other partners include Trenton Public Schools, Freehold Borough Schools, Hopewell Valley Regional School District and Ewing Public Schools.

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