Teachers of English as a Second/Foreign Language (TESFL)

Turn your passion for languages into a rewarding career!As English has become the language of choice for international communication and the most widely spoken second language, the global demand for English teachers continues to increase.

In this one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program - Teachers of English as a Second/Foreign Language (TESFL) - you gain a theoretical foundation and hands-on skills in teaching second languages.

Upon graduation, you are able to teach English as a second/foreign language to newcomers to Canada, international students, and professionals.

This program is officially recognized by TESL Ontario and TESL Canada and is available on campus or through synchronous online delivery.

Develop skills and strategies to be an effective language teacher, including in such areas as:

• lesson and unit planning
• teaching core language skills and grammar
• educational technology for online learning
• classroom management
• assessment and evaluation
• instructional design

Integrate your theoretical knowledge with practice teaching. Apply your foundational knowledge and skills in an Independent Learning Project where you work one-on-one with an ESL student.

Gain further practical experience by taking part in two practicum placements and an optional overseas teaching internship.

Upon completion of this program, you qualify for teacher accreditation with TESL Ontario and TESL Canada, which enables you to pursue ESL teaching opportunities in Canada and abroad. Upon graduation, you may find employment in:

• continuing education
• government-funded community-based programs
• colleges
• universities
• private language schools
• as industry language trainers

Success Factors

This program is well-suited for students who:

• Have an excellent command of and interest in the English language.
• Have good interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
• Understand and appreciate cultural diversity.
• Have a basic understanding of computers and the Internet.
• Have the ability to work with word processors and basic presentation tools.

Turn Your Passion for Languages into a Rewarding Career!

• Graduates qualify for teacher accreditation with TESL Ontario and TESL Canada

• Take part in an Independent Learning Project where you work one-on-one with an ESL student

• Optional overseas teaching internship