Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

Program Code	7380
Program Name	Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Description	This certificate program provides the theoretical and practical experience to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) in Canada and abroad. Course content includes language teaching, learning, pedagogical theories and methodologies, grammar, phonetics and phonology, lesson planning skills, language and culture, assessment, and evaluation. Theory is applied through observations and practice teaching of ESL classes. This program meets the requirements for TESL Canada and TESL Ontario certification. Upon graduation, employment may be pursued in private language schools, some adult education schools, and school boards. All courses are taught online with exception of the practicums.
Admission Requirements	Admission Requirements: 1. A University degree; 2. Non-native speakers of English must have the equivalent of IELTS Academic (Overall 7 with a minimum of 7 in each learning skill) or TOEFL-iBT (Overall 101 with a minimum score of 24 in Listening, Reading, Speaking and 27 in Writing). For other acceptable test scores, please visit teslontario.org 3. All applicants must complete the Centennial College TESL Application Form and TESL Program Accreditation Waiver.
Info	For a TESL Information Package; including our TESL Application Form and TESL Program Accreditation Waiver, please email tesl.pt@centennialcollege.ca
Notes	Required Courses: TESL101 - Foundations in Methodology (45 hours) TESL102 - Linguistics and Pedagogical Grammar (45 hours) TESL103 - Teaching Skills 1 (36 hours) TESL104 - Practicum 1 (25 hours) Total Hours for TESL 7380 - 151 hours
Contact Name	Elaine McSorley, Program Officer
Contact Telephone	416-289-5000 ext. 2228
Contact Email	tesl.pt@centennialcollege.ca

Mandatory Courses

Course Code	Course Name
TESL-101	Foundations and Methodology
TESL-102	Linguistics and Pedagogical Grammar
TESL-103	Teaching Skills 1
TESL-104	Practicum