Teaching English as a Second Language
Description
About the program
Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to teach English as a second language? Become one of Conestoga's grads, teaching and managing ESL programs throughout Ontario.
This 340-hour program includes applied in-class and practicum experience and is recognized by TESL Canada (Standard II) and by TESL Ontario.
Graduates of the Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) graduate certificate gain the knowledge and skills for successful English language teaching through active learning and 50 hours of observing and teaching.
Practicum placements occur in community-based programs such as Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) and/or within English for Academic Purposes (EAP) settings at college or university, preparing students for today's world of English language learning and teaching in Canada or abroad.
Conestoga's teaching faculty are passionate educators who bring extensive credentials and English language teaching experience across a variety of English language programs.
Conestoga's TESL program meets and exceeds the standards of TESL Canada and TESL Ontario. Part 1 is recognized by TESL Canada (Standard I). Part 2 is recognized by TESL Canada (Standard II) and by TESL Ontario.
Program information
All courses must be completed within 5 years of acceptance into the program.
Note: Admission to the program is required prior to registration for courses.
Admission requirements
Admission requirements
A three or four year bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PhD from accredited institution(s) located in Canada that includes a combined three-years of in-person instruction in English as the language of instruction.
or
a degree deemed equivalent through a Comprehensive or course-by-course report from a member agency of the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (ACESC), such as
- World Education Services (WES), Ontario
- International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS), Ontario
- Comparative Education Service (CES), Ontario
Compulsory Courses
Successfully complete 9 courses
TESL8200 Foundations for English Language Teaching I
TESL8215 Teaching the Four Language Skills I
TESL8225 The Structure and Sound of English I
TESL8245 Foundations for English Language Learning and Teaching II
TESL8250 The Structure and Sound of English II
TESL8260 Teaching the Four Language Skills II
TESL8215 Teaching the Four Language Skills I
TESL8225 The Structure and Sound of English I
TESL8245 Foundations for English Language Learning and Teaching II
TESL8250 The Structure and Sound of English II
TESL8260 Teaching the Four Language Skills II
OHS1320 Safety in the Workplace
FPLT8310 Field Placement II (Teaching English as a Second Language)
FPLT8300 Field Placement I (Teaching English as a Second Language
FPLT8310 Field Placement II (Teaching English as a Second Language)
FPLT8300 Field Placement I (Teaching English as a Second Language
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
- Safety in the Workplace
- Teaching the Four Language Skills I
- Foundations for English Language Teaching I
- The Structure and Sound of English I
- Foundations for English Language Learning and Teaching II
- The Structure and Sound of English II
- Field Placement I (Teaching English as a Second Language)
- Field Placement II (Teaching English as a Second Language)
- Teaching the Four Language Skills II
Overview
- Institution: Conestoga College
- Program type: Graduate Certificate
- Language: English
- Program Code: 1008
- 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.