The Camões Institute is partnering with Lesley University to offer cost-effective pathways for teachers of Portuguese to earn a master’s degree or TESOL Certificate, supporting Portuguese language and culture in schools and communities. This program prepares students earning Lesley's Master's in Language and Literacy or TESOL Certificate for leadership roles in school settings.

How it works: 

To be considered for the Camões Scholars Program, students must:

  • Submit an online application
  • Enroll in either the Master's Degree in Language and Literacy OR Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate.
  • Submit the 2026-2027 FAFSA and include Lesley's school code (002160).

Interested in learning more? Let us know by filling out this form. Once you do, you'll be contacted by an admissions counselor to guide you through the next steps, including submitting a personal statement and a recommendation letter from a school staff member.

Take the next step

Ready to begin your journey with Lesley? ​Share some basic information by filling out one of the forms below so that we can reach out to you with more information about our programs. Or, email admissions@lesley.edu to connect with a member of our admissions team.

 

Undergraduate &  Transfer: 

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