Graduate Pathway in Languages Other Than English & TESOL

Hofstra University

An INTO Hofstra Graduate Pathway program in Languages Other than English & TESOL - Certification will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master’s degree program at Hofstra University.

Upon successful completion of the Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your next semester of graduate study at Hofstra University. This transition from an INTO Hofstra program to a university degree program is called progression.

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Key Information

A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
Students are guaranteed progression to a graduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning courses.
Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Languages Other Than English & TESOL

Hofstra University

Academic Requirements

Minimum GPA of 3.0. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in target language (Arabic, Chinese/Mandarin, French, German, Italian, Russian, or Spanish) or a minimum of 36 hours in college-level coursework above level four, in the respective language.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 65, TOEFL Essentials 7.0, Duolingo 95, PTEA 44 or Completion of AE Level 4.

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

2025 Fall Start (August)

Degree start date : 25 August 2025 - Degree end date: 15 May 2026

Semester 1 fall: 25 August 2025 - 12 December 2025
Semester 2 spring: 20 January 2026 - 15 May 2026

2026 Spring Start (January)

Degree start date : 20 January 2026 - Degree end date: 21 August 2026

Semester 1 spring: 20 January 2026 - 15 May 2026
Semester 2 summer: 18 May 2026 - 21 August 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 43,990.00

Approximate cost

$ 43,990.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Degree Program Components

38 credit hour program, 9-12 credits apply from Pathway, 25-28 credit remaining toward degree

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Hours

Semester 1

ESL 105

Critical Thinking and Academic Writing I

3 Credit Hours

Graduate Degree Course

3 Credit Hours

Graduate Degree Course

3 Credit Hours

ESL 106

Presentation and Leadership Skills for University Success I

3 Credit Hours

Total credit hours

12 Credit Hours

Semester 2

Graduate Degree Course

3 Credit Hours

Graduate Degree Course

3 Credit Hours

ESL 111

Critical Thinking and Academic Writing II

3 Credit Hours

ESL 112

Presentation and Leadership Skills for University Success II*

3 Credit Hours

Total credit hours

12 Credit Hours

* These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available