Please note: If you are an international student, this program is not yet available for students on an F-1 visa. Please contact our International Student Services Office if you should have any questions at iss@lesley.edu.
The Bilingual Education Endorsement program begins once a year.
Start Term: Fall
Suggested Deadline: August 1
Please contact luadmissions@lesley.edu if you would like to apply after the deadline has passed. Late applications will be reviewed if space is available.
You'll need to submit the following supporting materials.
You can send the documents separately, but we won't be able to make an admissions decision until we've received everything.
Have each institution where you earned an undergraduate or graduate degree send us your official transcript.
If your transcript is not in English, provide a notarized translation of it.
If you’re enrolled in a degree program when you apply, submit your transcript of the courses you’ve taken to date. Submit your final official transcript once you’ve completed the degree program.
If your degree is from outside of the United States, you will be required to submit a Foreign Academic Credentials Evaluation to demonstrate U.S. bachelor's degree equivalency. A bachelor's degree or U.S. equivalency to a bachelor's degree is required for all graduate programs.
Contact one of these agencies to get your credentials evaluated:
You’ll need a document-by-document evaluation. Exception: Expressive Therapies master's degree programs require a course-by-course evaluation instead.
If you’re submitting a foreign academic credential evaluation, unofficial transcripts are acceptable for your transcript requirement if official transcripts were provided to the evaluation agency.
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Include 2 recent recommendations from those you’ve worked with closely in an academic or professional setting.
At least one of your recommendations should come from a present or former supervisor.
If you’re in school or are a recent graduate, one recommendation should come from a professor.
We don’t accept recommendations written by friends or family, or that were written more than 2 years before your application date.
Within your online application form, include the names and emails of the people writing your letters of recommendation. They'll receive an email from you with an electronic recommendation form, and they can upload a letter if they choose.
To apply for the Bilingual Education Endorsement program, you need to have an initial license in a general education area such as early childhood, elementary, secondary, special education, etc. Please submit a copy of the teaching licenses or certifications you hold.
The Bilingual Education Endorsement program requires two pieces of writing:
Your written personal statement gives us insight into your motivation, purpose in pursuing a degree program, writing skills, and communication style. It’s an important part of our review process.
In English, describe:
In Spanish or another language other than English, describe a teaching experience that was meaningful to you and explain why it was meaningful.
Show relevant work, volunteer, or academic experience on your résumé.