Teaching English as a Second Language
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Waterloo |
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| Type | Graduate Certificate, College |
| Nominal duration | 1 year/ 2 semesters |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | 1008 |
| Tuition fee | CA$17,588 per year The fee is for the 2022–2023 academic year and includes tuition (CA$14,935), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate Diploma (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess:
Note: Applicants meeting minimum admission requirements are invited to begin the selection process which requires them to:
The final selection is made following an assessment of the admission requirements. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English For direct admission, you must be from an English-speaking country, or you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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Overview
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.
Career opportunities
Graduates will be prepared to teach English effectively in a wide variety of settings both in Canada and abroad, including language programs for newcomers to Canada, colleges, private language schools, business English programs and workplace settings.