Rutgers World Languages Institute

The World Languages Institute provides K-12 World Language teachers with a graduate-level core program in pedagogy reflecting the New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards and the National Standards for Second Language Teaching.

Our Methods of Foreign Language Teaching K-12 is approved for state certification.
Graduate courses in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Spanish cover topics such as civilization, culture, grammar, linguistics, and literature.
World Languages Institute students have the opportunity to enroll in a Master of Arts for Teachers (MAT) degree program, which may be completed in two to three summers.
Credits acquired through the institute are applicable to the New Jersey 100-Hour Professional Development requirement and/or may be accepted for state certification.
WLI Travel/Study Courses for World Language Teachers
The WLI offers unique opportunities to immerse yourself in the culture and language of various foreign locations each year. Click here to find out more about our Study Abroad oportunities.

Participants in the World Languages Institute

Share ideas and teaching experiences with their K-12 colleagues.
Increase their knowledge of teaching methodology.
Enhance their written and verbal skills.
Develop thematic units of age-appropriate classroom materials.
Learn how to incorporate the latest technology into their classes.