Kansas State University

As the largest teacher preparation in the state, the College of Education at Kansas State University has demonstrated the ability to respond to the needs of the global market by offering a mix of initial and advanced degrees that prepare individuals from all geographical areas, socio-economic backgrounds, and cultures to teach. With years of experience working with international students from around the world, highly qualified faculty with English as a Second Language (ESL) experience will prepare native speakers of Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, French, and German for teacher licensure. Students can expect to exit the program with the skills necessary to excel in the classroom and beyond. Our Teaching & Learning (TELRN) Graduate Certificate is a great place for career-changers to begin their path of becoming a teacher of World Languages.

This program equips individuals with the instructional practices and theory necessary to teach American students in the United States. With just one more semester of coursework following completion of the certificate, interested candidates could finish a Curriculum and Instruction Master’s Degree with a World Modern Languages concentration. The Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction is intended for advanced graduates seeking to focus on educational research at the local, national, or international level.

Join us and become part of the exciting global momentum K-State is creating in the field of World Language teacher education!

Vision, Mission, and Conceptual Framework

Our Vision:

"Preparing educators to be knowledgeable, ethical, caring decision makers for a diverse and changing world."

Our Mission is fulfilled through:

• the delivery of exemplary instruction to students at the undergraduate and graduate levels;
• production, interpretation, and dissemination of sound and useful research and scholarship;
• leadership, collaboration, and service within the profession;
• and promotion, understanding, and celebration of diversity.

Accreditation

Our college embraces accreditation as a primary means of assuring the profession that we meet its highest standards.

• Kansas Department of Education (KSDE)
• National Council Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE/CAEP)
• Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
• Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

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Application Documents

Complete all required sections and upload documents or media to your online application as they are requested. Do not submit documents by email or mail to the graduate school (unless you receive a request).

Estimated Cost of Attendance for International Students

The estimated costs information shows the current minimum estimated funds an international applicant must show they have in order to receive the required documents for travel and admission. The funds may be your own, provided by a sponsor, or from a scholarship, or a combination of these. See below for information on the Affidavit required to document your funds.

Affidavit of Financial Support

Each application must indicate the source of financial support. Financial support documentation should be accompanied by the Affidavit of Financial Support form verifying that financial support is available for the student while attending Kansas State University. Sponsors must sign the financial affidavit; electronic signatures are not accepted.

This documentation is required in order to issue an I-20 or DS-2019 and has no bearing on the admission decision.

Applicants may not need to submit the affidavit of financial support form if they meet the following criteria:

• H1 visa holder employed full-time, not planning to change visa type
• H4 dependent of H1 visa holder, not planning to change visa type
• F1/J1 student visa holder enrolled full-time at another U.S. institution and will not be requesting an I-20 or DS-2019 from Kansas State University now or in the future.
• Residing in another country outside the U.S. and does not need a student visa (applying for online/distance learning)
• Holds an I-20 or DS2019 at K-State and is applying for a certificate program in conjunction with their current Master's or Doctoral program at K-State

Application Fee

You must pay the application fee to submit your application.

English Proficiency Requirements

If your native language is not English, the Graduate School requires each applicant to provide a satisfactory test score for TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE.

Among the Best

When you offer an exceptional student experience complete with a wide variety of academic choices, hands-on research opportunities, and extracurricular activities that foster friendship, involvement, and community, you're bound to get noticed both regionally and nationally. We're proud of our reputation for excellence, and the collective K-State family continually does its part to keep our reputation a reality.

National rankings

Princeton Review: Best Colleges
The Princeton Review ranked Kansas State University in multiple categories in the "The Best 389 Colleges: 2024 Edition" report.

• No. 1 for friendliest students
• No. 1 for best town-gown relations
• No. 2 for happiest students
• No. 4 for best quality of life
• No. 5 for best student support and counseling services
• No. 5 for best athletic facilities
• No. 6 for students who love these colleges
• No. 6 for best health services
• No. 8 for best college dorms
• No. 9 for best career services
• No. 9 for best campus food
• No. 9 for college city gets high marks
• No. 15 for most active student government Princeton Review: Best Value Colleges

The Princeton Review ranked K-State in multiple categories in the "Best Value Colleges for 2023" report.

• No. 2 for best alumni networks
• No. 2 for internships
• No. 10 for making an impact
• Money Magazine
• One of Money Magazine's Best Colleges. (2023)
• College Rank
• Top 10 best college towns in the nation. (2022) Regional rankings SmartAsset
• Top-ranked university value in the state of Kansas (2022) University Magazine
• No. 1 university in Kansas (2022)