Teacher Training: TESL Programs
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Get your TESL Certificate in Vancouver at VGC! This program provides pedagogical theory, teaching methodology, strategies and practical approaches to developing the skills and knowledge base you require to become an effective English language teacher. You will be given the opportunity to show application of methodology and skills in a real teaching and learning environment.
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- Learning and teaching: background and theory
- Practical methodology: teaching skills and systems
- Language awareness
- Observations
- Practicum
OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this program you will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- plan a series of ESL lessons that cover different skills and systems for learners at different levels.
- competently deliver the lessons you have planned to a class of ESL learners. (For diploma students only)
- provide and receive meaningful feedback to and from peers.
- reflect on your own learning and teaching, act on feedback, and demonstrate improvement.
TESTIMONIAL
Monday to Friday – 8:45am to 3:25pm
This program is offered in blended format. Students can register for in-class or online classes (Vancouver time zone).
– Class start and end times may vary as schedules will be modified to accommodate Canadian holidays.
Certificate: 4 weeks – 105 hours in total
Diploma: 5 weeks with final week as in-class Practicum – 130 hours in total
- Complete high school or be a mature student of 18 years and older.
- Reach an IELTS 5.5 (academic) or TOEFL 70 or equivalent or achieve a VGC Level 6 Upper Intermediate or pass the VGC placement test.
- Pass an admissions interview.
Domestic:
- Complete high school.
- Pass an admissions interview.
- Complete high school or be a mature student of 18 years and older.
- Reach an IELTS 7 (academic) or TOEFL 100 or equivalent or achieve a VGC Level 8 Upper Advanced or pass the VGC placement test.
- Pass an admissions interview.
Domestic:
- Complete high school.
- Pass an admissions interview.
2023 February 6th • May 1st • July 24th • November 14th
- Registration fee: $150 – Unless already registered as a VGC Student.
- Tuition Fee: $1600
- Material Fee: $30
- Textbook Fee: $50
- Administrative Fee: $20
- Assessment Fee: $70
Diploma:
- Registration fee: $150 – Unless already registered as a VGC Student.
- Tuition Fee: $1875
- Material Fee: $30
- Textbook Fee: $50
- Administrative Fee: $20
- Assessment Fee: $70
PTIB Approved Program