Teaching English as a Second Language

Opportunities abound in teaching second languages. If you are teaching or want to teach second languages in Canada or abroad, our flexible certificate programs are ideal for you.

These programs offer an innovative curriculum delivered by university-calibre experts. If you are a new or aspiring teacher looking for immediate classroom application, here or abroad, start with a Level 1 certificate.

It will give you the fundamentals of teaching second languages, classroom basics and knowledge of teaching skills and systems to work in the field with confidence.

If you want to gain a more in-depth understanding of language theory and expand upon practical classroom skills, you can take the four required courses from TSL Level 1 plus four additional intermediate courses.

This will provide 250 hours of comprehensive study for those wanting to proceed to the next level of competencies in the TSL field.

The Teaching Second Language Certificate – Level 1 – specializing in Teaching English as a Second Language meets the needs of aspiring ESL teachers looking for teaching fundamentals.

This Program is Perfect if you...

• Teach – or aspire to teach – ESL in Canada or abroad
• Are pursuing TESL Canada Standard 1 or 2 Certification
• Enjoy online learning

What will I Get?

Students who complete this program will receive a Professional Certificate.