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TESOL Diploma - Part-time studies (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

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The part-time TESOL Diploma is designed for students who want to teach English to speakers of other languages (TESOL)and is the largest teacher-training program of its kind in western Canada. It is comprised of ten core courses (including a teaching internship) as well as elective options, providing approximately 330 hours of training. This program prepares graduates to teach from literacy to university level English language. Students may plan to teach internationally or at post-secondary educational institutions, community agencies, or international schools in Canada.

This program is designed to involve the student in a variety of learning environments and instructional delivery methods. Throughout the program, students participate in lectures, demonstrations, peer teaching, group teaching and activities, and individual practice teaching. There may be guest instructors, instructional videos and an opportunity to use computer and audio labs. There is a supervised practicum.

* Note: Applicants to the part-time TESOL Diploma are not eligible to switch to the Fast Track program

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Program Description

Students studying on a part-time basis can start three times a year, January, April or September. Part-time students must complete the program within four years to qualify for a diploma. Please note, some courses have prerequisites which must be completed first, check course descriptions for this information. Prior to enrolling in TESO 1266 Teaching Academic English and TESO 1270 Internship, students must have completed all other courses.

To receive the TESOL diploma, students must complete all of the courses listed below plus an additional 2.0 credits of TESOL electives.

Topic

Please note, there are courses taught in the Distance program that are equivalent to courses taught onsite at the Downtown campus. These include:

TESO 1101 TESOL Overview is equivalent to TESO 1103 Foundations of TESOL
TESO 1267 Teaching Listening and Speaking is equivalent to TESO 1105 Teaching Listening & Speaking
TESO 1127 Teaching Pronunciation is equivalent to TESO 1108 Teaching Pronunciation
TESO 1270 TESOL Internship is equivalent to TESO 1107 TESOL Practicum

Start Length Credential Campus Part or Full‑time January, April, September 2 to 4 years Diploma Downtown Part-time

Career Prospects

Credential opportunities for graduates of the TESOL Diploma. This program is recognized for professional certification (level 2) by TESL Canada.

Admission Requirements

General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Exceptions

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) Bachelor 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

- Demonstrated proficiency in the English language with excellent oral and written communication skills

- Excellent command of English grammar

- Awareness of the English language and approaches to teaching

- Motivated and disciplined

- Interest in, respect for and experience with other cultures

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

- Personal qualities which contribute to success as a teacher/instructor

Program Status

Accepting applications

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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 to register online for part-time classes* after:

March 15 (for April classes)

August 15 (for September classes)

November 15 (for January classes)

* Note: Applicants to the part-time TESOL Diploma are not eligible to switch to the Fast Track program

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 $113.30 per credit hour

Other Costs

Cost Type Details College initiative fee $2.20 per credit hour Student union fee $23.69 per term Other costs Textbooks: $200 to $250

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:

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