TESL Teacher Training Certificate Course

Teach English in Canada or around the world!

inlingua Victoria’s 120 hour TESL Certificate program is an intensive program consisting of a balanced curriculum of both theoretical and practical components of teaching English. There is a supervised teaching practicum that offers a hands on learning opportunity to complete your training. This course is for anyone who would like to pursue a career in Teaching English as a Second Language to non-native English speakers.

This program is recognized by TESL Canada. Students who successfully complete this program and have a degree may apply for TESL Canada’s Professional Standard Level One certification.

The TESL Certification Course includes 100 hours of intensive and comprehensive instruction in ESL methodologies, lesson planning, resources and job search skills. Student teachers also complete a 10-hour classroom observation and a 10-hour teaching practicum with ESL students from around the world who are attending our English Language Courses in Victoria. The practicum component is for eligible students only, and takes place after the 110 hours have been completed.

Within the inlingua network, we use our exclusive inlingua teaching method. The method allows students to speak English, practice the language and progress very quickly. Our materials are researched and created by our Pedagogical Department in Bern, Switzerland. Over 500,000 students learn English and other languages with us every year at inlingua campuses worldwide. The materials are constantly updated to stay abreast of developments in the teaching field worldwide.

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ESL is a multi-billion dollar industry

4 weeks intensive course and practicum will get you prepared to lead a class

Live and work anywhere in the world

I was encouraged by Lilla to pursue a teaching opportunity overseas in Taiwan, and she provided me advice for my interview well after my course was complete. This led me to teaching in Taiwan, South Korea and now currently a Masters of Education based off of my teaching experiences overseas. Without Lilla, I may not have had the courage to achieve my dreams.

Bethany

We as students were always active participants in every class, there was never a time where I didn’t feel engaged and invested in the course. It is almost as though the course is taught the way we should teach an ESL course—lots of student involvement and lots of stimulus.

Amelia

The classroom size was great for the course, with fewer than 10 students. Lilla could provide individual attention when it was needed. The course prepared me well to teach small classes aimed at adults at the lower-beginner to intermediate level and I was comfortable during my practicum as a result.

Timothy

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TESL Tuition and Fees

Item	Cost (CAD)
Registration Fee	$150.00	Due upon registration
TESL Tuition	$998.00
Textbook and Material Fee	$225.00
Practicum Fee	$200.00
GST	$49.90
Total	$1622.90	*Please note* 50% of program fees are due at least 1 week prior to start date. 100% of program fees are due at the start of each TESL program.

Methodology

(1) Classroom instruction

Interactive lectures and activities outline the theory for each module.
Students will be asked to prepare several peer-teaching sessions.
Evaluation is based on homework, assignments, exams, and participation.

(2) Practice teaching

Under supervision of a mentor teacher, after an initial period of observation, students will be required to teach ESL classes. Students will progress gradually from observation through assisting the mentor teacher to teaching the ESL class for an extended period of time.

TESL Information Package 2020

Course Selections TESL Certification Program

Schedule:

Monday to Friday from 9:00am – 3:30pm
4 weeks* in length
*Practicum component takes place after the 4 weeks have been completed (for eligible students only)

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Full-Time TESL Program Dates	Status
January 6, 2020 to January 31, 2020	Accepting applications
March 2, 2020 to March 27, 2020	Accepting applications
May 4, 2020 to May 29, 2020	Accepting applications
Aug 4, 2020 to Aug 28, 2020	Accepting applications
September 7, 2020 to October 2, 2020	Accepting applications
October 5, 2020 to October 31, 2020	Accepting applications
November 2, 2020 to November 27, 2020	Accepting applications
Jan 4, 2021 to Jan 29, 2021	Accepting applications
Feb 1, 2021 to Feb 26, 2021	Accepting applications

Curriculum Modules

Module #	Description
1	Theories and Methods – Overview of TESL/TESOL
2	Listening and Speaking
3	Teaching Reading
4	Communicating Creatively - Teaching Writing
5	Teaching Grammar
6	Designing ESL Curriculum
7	Testing in ESL
8	Class Dynamics
9	Finding Your First ESL Job
10	Tutoring in ESL

Admission Policies and Requirements

Students applying for the TESL Certification Course must prove that they meet one of the following requirements. Both international and domestic students may apply for this course. There are two certification options: with TESL Canada Certification, and without TESL Canada Certification (inlingua Certification only).

Admission Option	Requirements
Option A: English as a First Language Student	1. With TESL Canada Certification: University Degree in any field 2. Without TESL Canada Certification (inlingua Certification only): High School Diploma from a High School where the main language of administration was English
Option B: English as a Second Language Student	1. With TESL Canada Certification: Proof of one of the following Language Proficiency Tests: IELTS Academic: Overall 7 with a minimum of 7 in each skill area TOEFL iBT: Overall 101 with a minimum of 23 in Listening, 24 in Reading, 27 in Speaking, and 27 in Writing Completion of an undergraduate degree from an English-speaking university in one of the following countries: Canada, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cameroon, Dominica, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, Nigeria, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, Saint Kitts-Nevis, St. Lucia, St.Vincent, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Kingdom, United States, Uganda, US Virgin Islands, Zambia, Zimbabwe. 2. Without TESL Canada Certification (inlingua Certification only): Completion of inlingua Victoria General English Level 6 Or successful score on an inlingua Victoria in-house exam which consists of a grammar, writing, and speaking component.

Admission Option

Requirements

Option A: English as a First Language Student

1. With TESL Canada Certification:

University Degree in any field

2. Without TESL Canada Certification (inlingua Certification only):

High School Diploma from a High School where the main language of administration was English

Option B: English as a Second Language Student

1. With TESL Canada Certification:

Proof of one of the following Language Proficiency Tests:

IELTS Academic: Overall 7 with a minimum of 7 in each skill area

TOEFL iBT: Overall 101 with a minimum of 23 in Listening, 24 in Reading, 27 in Speaking, and 27 in Writing

Completion of an undergraduate degree from an English-speaking university in one of the following countries: Canada, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cameroon, Dominica, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, Nigeria, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, Saint Kitts-Nevis, St. Lucia, St.Vincent, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Kingdom, United States, Uganda, US Virgin Islands, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

2. Without TESL Canada Certification (inlingua Certification only):

Completion of inlingua Victoria General English Level 6

Or successful score on an inlingua Victoria in-house exam which consists of a grammar, writing, and speaking component.

Our Instructor

Lilla Capaldo

Lilla’s career in TESL training began at Victoria International Academy in 2010. Prior to this, she taught ESL in Italy for two years which sparked her interest in teaching ESL to foreigners. Upon her return to Canada, she enrolled in the University of British Columbia where she received her bachelor degree. Several years later, she received her TESL diploma and began teaching ESL for a number of years, where she discovered her passion for teaching. During this time, she utilized the CLT (Communicative Language Teaching) method which allowed her to create useful, interesting and fun lessons while still focusing on lesson objectives. Lilla’s dedication to teaching grew even further when she decided to focus on the teacher training field. Today, Lilla is extremely committed to teaching TESL in the most effective, engaging and innovative way so that she can continue to help and inspire future teachers to become dedicated, passionate and knowledgeable individuals throughout their ESL careers

Recognized and Approved by TESL Canada.

The only organization in Canada that officially recognizes TESL Teacher Training Programs in Canada.

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TESL Teacher Training Certificate Course

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