International Applicants
Please note the application deadlines for F1 visa students for the Dual Language Development program:
- CSULB Cal State Apply Application Deadline for International Applicants: March 15, 2025
In addition to the requirements for international applicants, please also be sure to submit the required Program Materials in MyCED:
- Documents – statement of purpose and resume
- A valid US teaching credential.
- Proof of one of the following:
- A valid US teaching credential with a Bilingual Authorization or certification.
- Valid Language Development Specialist (LDS) Certificate, CLAD Certificate, teaching credential with an English Learner Authorization or CLAD Emphasis.
- Possession of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certificate in Early and Middle Childhood/English as a New Language or Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/English as a New Language
- Six (6) college semester units of a language other than English or verified equivalent.
- Passing scores on Tests II, IV, and V of the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET): World Languages. Scores used for certification purposes may be no older than ten years from the individual passed exam date.
- Recommendations (2)
Please see the left-hand navigation menu for more information about each of these requirements.
If you have any questions or need help with the application process, please contact the College of Education Graduate Studies Office at ced-gradstudies@csulb.edu.
International applicants planning to attend on a F1 visa have additional requirements for admission including but not limited to:
- English Language Requirement
- Transcripts (see CIE website for details on what is needed)
Please refer to the Center for International Education website for specific details on meeting these requirements. We strongly recommend that you complete your application at least 4 weeks before the deadline to allow time for the Evaluators in International Admission to evaluate your records.
If you have any questions regarding the status of your application, please email International Admissions or visit the Center for International Education website.
Domestic applicants with foreign coursework and/or a degree from an institution outside of the United States, have additional requirements for admission including but not limited to:
- English Language Requirement
- Transcripts (see CIE website for details on what is needed)
Please refer to the Center for International Education website for specific details on meeting these requirements. We strongly recommend that you complete your application at least 4 weeks before the deadline to allow time for the Evaluators in International Admission to evaluate your records.
If you have any questions regarding the status of your application, please email International Admissions or visit the Center for International Education website.
