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Tutoring ESOL Certificate (English to Speakers of Other Languages)

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The Tutoring ESOL Certificate is designed for people who wish to tutor English to speakers of other languages in a one-to-one or small group-teaching situations for adults. Many of the techniques and ideas are also applicable to teaching school-aged children. Graduates acquire the basic instructional skills and knowledge to tutor adults in English both in Canada and overseas as well as have an understanding of the basic theory and the practical application of concepts and skills required in English language instruction.

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Program Description Admission Requirements Program Status

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Program Description

The program has been designed to involve the student in a variety of learning environments and instructional delivery methods. Throughout the program, the student will participate in lectures, demonstrations, peer teaching, group teaching, and individual practice teaching. There may be guest instructors, instructional videos and an opportunity to use computer labs. There is a practicum. Students must complete all course work within a 2-year time period.

Start Length Credential Campus Part or Full‑time January, April, September Varies Certificate Downtown Part-time

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) Grade 12 graduation, including English 12* with a C+ or better, or equivalent

2) Criminal Record Search

*Applicants whose first language is other than English, who are presenting foreign documents, must achieve the following scores on one of the following English Language proficiency tests:

- Minimum score of 79 on the internet based TOEFL, or

- Band 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS - academic stream) or,

- Minimum score of 145/200 on the VCC English Language Assessment Test

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

- Strong oral and written communication skills in English

- A strong command of English grammar

- Interest in, respect for and experience with other cultures

- Empathy and patience for those learning a new language and culture

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.

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 See Timetable for Fees

International Tuition Fees

Application Fee Tuition Fee Ancillary Fee $125.00 $249.90 per credit $4

Other Costs

Cost Type Details

Additional Information

Students who have completed all of the courses in this program must apply to receive their credential. Please complete the Application for TESOL Credential form and submit it to the Registrar's Office.

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:

Fall 2010 (54 KB)