TESL – VGC

TESL

Teach Abroad or Teach Locally, Your Teaching Career Starts Here

INTRODUCTION

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.

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.

Program Information

Monday to Friday – 8:45am to 3:25pm

– Class start and end times may vary as schedules will be modified to accommodate Canadian holidays.

Duration

Certificate: 4 weeks – 105 hours in total

Diploma: 5 weeks with final week as in-class Practicum – 130 hours in total

Admission Requirements

TESL Certificate:

International:

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.

TESL Diploma:

International:

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.

Start Dates

2020 • January 6th • March 16th • May 11th • August 4th • October 26th

2021 • January 25th • March 22nd • May 17th • August 9th • November 1st

Fees

Certificate:

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

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TESL Certificate Program Outline

TESL Diploma Program Outline

PTIB Approved Program