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TESOL Certificate (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

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The TESOL Certificate Program is designed for students wanting to teach English to speakers of other languages. The program of studies offers a balanced curriculum featuring both the theory and practice of teaching of English. This program examines the instructional methodology used for a communicative approach to listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, pronunciation and grammar. Additionally the program provides opportunities for micro-teaching, classroom observations, and practice teaching.

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Program Description

This intensive 4 week program has been designed to involve the student in a variety of learning environments and instructional delivery methods. Students participate in lectures, demonstrations, group work, micro-teaching sessions and lesson presentations. There is a supervised practicum.

Start Length Credential Campus Part or Full‑time January, March, July, October 1 month Certificate Downtown Full-time

Career Prospects

Credential opportunities for graduates of the TESOL certificate. This program is recognized for professional certification (level 1) by TESL Canada.

Admission Requirements

General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students.

Exceptions
International students

As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.

Please note that you must submit official transcripts and educational documents to support your application; unfortunately, we cannot accept photocopies or fax versions.

Program Specific

1) Proof of graduation with a Bachelor's degree (all post-secondary transcripts must be sealed and official and mailed directly to the VCC Admissions Office from the originating institution)

2) 1st Year University English* with a minimum 'C+' or equivalent

* If English is not your first language and you have foreign documents, completion of an English Language Assessment is required plus an ICES evaluation. For an evaluation application and current fee information, email ICES or call toll free 1.866.434.9197.

Acceptable English language assessments and scores include:

- a minimum score of 88 on the internet based TOEFL with no score lower than 22, or

- a Band 6.5 or higher on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS - academic stream) with no band score less than 6.0 with a minimum score of 6.5 on the speaking and listening band, or

- a minimum score of 145/200 on the VCC English Language Assessment Test with minimum scores as follows: Listening: 27/30; Speaking: 27/30; Essay: 17/20; Reading: 50/70. The ELA score must be free of a pronunciation recommendation (note: TESL Canada does not recognize the ELA as a language proficiency score)

All requests for transfer credits or course exemptions for all courses in the program must be submitted with application to the program. Click here for Request for Transfer Credit (PDF) form.

Recommended characteristics

- A solid academic background with an excellent standard of spoken and written English

- An awareness of the English language and approaches to teaching

- An understanding of cross-cultural values and beliefs

- Experience in working or volunteering with people of other cultures

- Experience in learning a second language or volunteering in an ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) class

- Warmth, empathy and a desire to teach and help others learn English

- Self-disciplined and motivated

Program Status

Accepting applications

Apply to this Program

Complete a VCC application first. If you require further information and/or assistance please phone 604.443.8665, or fax 604.443.8393, or email tesol@vcc.ca.

Students who have officially applied and met all admission requirements are sent a letter of acceptance approximately four to five months in advance of the next available start date.

Online     Fax     In Person If you're ready and know the program you want, apply now. Download and complete the (PDF) application form and fax to 604.443.8450. Visit us at one of our campus locations.

After you apply, you can check your to see if all of the requirements have been met or to update contact information. Please use the temporary login ID and Personal Identification Number (PIN) that you used to complete your original online application.

Fees and Other Costs

Application Fee Tuition Fee $30.00 $2,039.40

International Tuition Fees

Application Fee Tuition Fee Ancillary Fee $125.00 $2,118 $101

Other Costs

Cost Type Details College initiative fee $26.40 Student union fee $23.69 per term

Additional Information

For additional information, please contact:
TESOL Department
School of Language Studies
Vancouver Community College
250 West Pender Street
Vancouver, BC
V6B 1S9
Phone: 604.443.8665
Fax: 604.443.8393
Email:tesol@vcc.ca

Courses and Timetables

Program Timetable:

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