Teaching at UC Berkeley
Many international graduate students report that their work as
Graduate Student Instructors (GSIs) is among the most rewarding
experience of their graduate careers. Working as a GSI offers you
an opportunity to improve and refine your English language skills
while sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm for your academic discipline
with others. Through teaching, you will enhance communication skills that
will benefit you in your future career, whatever direction you choose.
In addition, undergraduates at Berkeley benefit from the
diverse cultural perspectives of international GSIs.
If you are interested in applying
for a UC GSI appointment, contact the Graduate Assistant or Student Affairs
Officer in your department for information about the application process.
Language support for GSIs at UC Berkeley who do not speak English as a
native language is provided by the Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) Teaching
and Resource Center's Language Proficiency Program.
English Language Proficiency Testing
Students
who do not speak English as a native language and do not hold a Bachelor's
degree from an institution in the United States must demonstrate oral
English proficiency to be appointed as a GSI. In those countries where
the TOEFL Internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT) is administered, English language
proficiency is determined by the speaking section score of the TOEFL iBT.
In those countries where the TOEFL iBT is not available, students can
demonstrate their proficiency by taking and passing the Test of Spoken
English (TSE) before enrolling in Berkeley or the SPEAK test offered on
the Berkeley campus. University policy calls for completion of the oral
English proficiency screening requirement before the GSI appointment can
be made.
Find out how you can satisfy the English Language Proficiency requirement
by taking an eligibility quiz.
Last update:
6/2/08
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