TESOL Diploma Program
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Abroad

• 1. Classroom training with highly qualified instructors in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere!
  
• 2. An exciting program with a lot of activities, presentations, practice teaching, and an integrated practicum!
• 3. Your TESOL textbook / DVD, binder, and extensive handouts!
• 4. Your TESOL diploma upon successful completion of all course modules, assignments, and assessments!
  
  

Why study TESOL?

• 1. Receive Canadian training and certification to teach English abroad!
• 2. Balance of theory, teaching methodology and practical strategies!
  
• 3. Gain the necessary step-by-step training to stand in front of the classroom with confidence!
  
• 4. Study in small groups (12 students maximum) with a mixture of Canadians and international students from a variety of countries!

Program Description

The in-class TESOL teacher training programs are designed for upper-intermediate to advanced level international students and Canadians who want to learn how to teach English abroad.

This program focuses on the communicative approach and includes methodology, teaching theories, teaching strategies, and practical techniques for teaching English grammar, speaking, reading, listening, and writing. The programs also highlight the use of various elements such as music, art, and drama in the classroom.

The diploma program runs for 100 hours and is ideal for students who want to gain deep and complete training for teaching English abroad.   This is an intensive and exciting program with an integrated practicum with a lot of student presentations and practice teaching to prepare students to teach in the real classroom!

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, you are expected to be able to:

• Gain a basic understanding of how to teach the four English communication skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
• Gain a basic understanding of how to teach English grammar and vocabulary.
  
• Develop an overview of teaching methodologies from the past to the present.
  
• Design detailed and dynamic lesson plans suitable for various levels.
  
• Have the basic tools and techniques for classroom management and dealing with unexpected situations.
  

Admission requirements

Native speakers of English:  Completion of high school.

International Students:  One of the following:

1. Pass ATC's English assessment or
2. Completion of High Intermediate level of English or
2. Completion of an undergraduate degree from an English-speaking university or
3. IELTS 6.5 or
4. TOEFL 550 / iBT 80 or
5. TOEIC 750

Start Dates for 2012:

You can start this program on any of the following days depending on availability: January 9, 23,  February 6, 20,  March 5, 19,  April 2, 16, 30,  May 14, 28,  June 11, 25,  July 9, 23,  August 6, 20,  September 4, 17,  October 1, 15, 29,  November 12, 26.

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