Bilingual Extension Certificate

This program has options to begin in the fall, spring, and summer.

The summer and fall applications are currently open.

Application Deadlines

• Applications are reviewed in rounds to ensure you receive a timely decision.
• You will have five business days after the application deadlines to finish providing any missing required materials. Incomplete applications will be moved to the next round for consideration.
• In some cases, applications submitted after the final deadline will be reviewed on a space available basis.
• We strongly encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. This guarantees the most timely admissions decision and the broadest consideration for scholarships and financial aid.

Summer 1, Summer 2

Fall

Admissions Criteria

In addition to meeting other admissions requirements, to be eligible for admission to the Bilingual Extension Certificate you must already hold a valid New York State certification in Childhood Education, Grades 1-6 or Early Childhood Education, Birth – Grade 2.

Please review How to Apply for full details on the application process, admissions criteria, and application requirements.

Tuition

At Bank Street, tuition is charged per credit. The Bilingual Extension Certificate requires 15 credits for completion. Read more on our Tuition page

Financial Aid

The majority of Bank Street students receive some type of financial aid. We strongly recommend applying early and submitting your FAFSA at the time you apply for the broadest consideration for scholarships and financial aid. Read more on our Financial Aid page

View the coursework for this program.

The Bilingual Extension does not require additional fieldwork.

Certification

Upon successful program completion, you will be eligible for New York State certification in the Bilingual Extension, provided you complete all other State certification requirements. Read more on our Certification page

Careers

After graduation, students pursue a range of career opportunities in in public, charter, and independent schools, including:

• Teaching in dual language or transitional bilingual education classrooms.
• Teaching in bilingual inclusive and self-contained special education classrooms.
• Providing English as a New Language services as the general education classroom teacher.

Students at Bank Street have full access to our robust Career Services, including the CareerConnect job site, opportunities to attend job fairs and workshops, and connections to our alumni network nationwide.