ACE TESOL Certificate program
Description
How do I get certified to teach English language?
The ACE-TESOL certificate at Renison University College is your way to get TESL Canada certified and gain the basic tools, strategies, skills, and knowledge to be successful as an English language teacher.
Our certificate program:
- Emphasizes practical teaching skills by integrating the following course methodology: pair work, small group work, class discussions, teaching demonstrations, and micro-teaching to enhance each participant's learning experience.
- Updates its curriculum annually to reflect industry changes and to incorporate current language learning research.
- Offers highly experienced, professional, and energetic trainers to facilitate and motivate participants' learning.
- Provides a professional, internationally recognized English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching credential - TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) Canada Standard One (Interim).
PROGRAM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Undergraduate university degree (in any field) is required for certification, but is not required for enrolment.*
*Those in their final year of university studies may apply; however, once they have successfully completed the ACE-TESOL program, they may only seek TESL Canada Certification upon graduation with their university degree.
- Strong proficiency in English; applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in English by providing a recent score on a standardized English language proficiency test that exceeds the score required for undergraduate admission to the University of Waterloo's Faculty of Arts
COURSE INFORMATION
Classroom component
The classroom component consists of 100 hours. The delivery of the 100 hours is divided into 32 hours of synchronous (LIVE virtual) class sessions and 68 hours of asynchronous (Individually guided online) modules of instruction and covers the following content:
Learning
- learning theory
- speaking
- writing
- listening
- reading
Teaching
- methodology
- lesson planning
- classroom management techniques
- language assessment
Language
- grammar
- vocabulary
- pronunciation
Practicum component
There are two practicum options. Both practicum options are completed in authentic ESL classes (and could be either fully online, blended or face-to-face depending on availability).
- Option one - 20 hour practicum: 10 hours of observation and 10 hours of supervised teaching. The ACE-TESOL Certificate with 20-hour practicum, combined with an undergraduate degree (in any field) may be submitted for TESL Canada Certification.
- Option two - 10 hour practicum: 6 hours of observation and 4 hours of assisting an ESL teacher. The ACE-TESOL Certificate with 10 hour practicum may not be submitted for TESL Canada Certification.
The practicum component is NOT included in the Program Fee.
Participants who would like to complete their practicum within the limited in-person practicum placement opportunities available in English language programs offered at Renison University College must express interest by the deadline (indicated within each course schedule) and meet all eligibility requirements. Participants will be provided with additional information and details once the practicum placements are to begin.
To be eligible for a Renison hosted practicum placement, participants must:
- Be available to attend and complete the placement in person at Renison University College during the time offered for placement
- Demonstrate a language proficiency of IELTS 8 or equivalent
- Successfully have completed all coursework requirements of the ACE TESOL Certificate program
- Complete and submit documents and payment to support the practicum placement by the deadlines indicated within each course schedule
All other participants must find their own practicum placements. The ACE TESOL program coordinator will provide guidance to participants to help locate a suitable placement but will not be arranging or actively searching for a placement for participants. Participants are responsible for coordinating their own practicum placement.
Assessments
Throughout the program, participants complete the following assessments:
Throughout the program, participants complete the following assessments:
- an observation report based on observing six hours of real ESL classes
- progress test
- achievement test
- lesson planning task
- evaluated micro-teaching
- lesson plan portfolio
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit an online application form for the program.
- Fall 2023 application deadline: August 28, 2023
- Winter 2024 application deadline: January 8, 2024
TESL CANADA CERTIFICATION
The requirements for the TESL Canada Professional Certificate Standard One are:
completion of an undergraduate degree at an accredited post-secondary institution;
completion of a TESL Canada recognized TESL training program or equivalent which includes:
at least 100 hours of theory and methodology and;
a supervised practicum of at least 20 hours
completion of a TESL Canada recognized TESL training program or equivalent which includes:
at least 100 hours of theory and methodology and;
a supervised practicum of at least 20 hours
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Related Courses
Overview
- Institution: University of Waterloo
- Program type: Certificate
- Language: English
- Program Code:
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.