TESL Training
Testimonial
“It looks like I already have a job opportunity with a company that trains employees in large corporations- just what I was looking for! You should know that it was actually the program at CCLCS that got their attention.”
- K. Taylor, EFL Teacher
CCLCS prepares their graduates to competently design practical lesson plan. Their knowledge of the communicative approach to teaching…is often superior to other candidates.”
- G. Reimer, Manager of over 60 ESL classes
“Not only has the certificate aided in our job searching success, but
it has also provided us with the tools to be very good ESL
instructors”
- L. & T. Browne, Travellers and ESL Teachers
“I found the quality of instruction of a consistently high caliber and the content to be relevant. I really enjoyed it!"
- D. Crean, ESL Teacher
"The TESL instructors were well-informed about both practical and
theoretical concepts. CCLCS has an excellent reputation in the ESL
community."
J.C. Sheppard-Greenhow, ESL Teacher and Actor
Meghan Collins
The instruction at CCLCS was excellent. The instructors at the college were extremely knowledgeable, supportive and professional... the knowledge and connections I made at CCLCS have opened so many doors for me. I have now made a smooth transition into the Canadian ESL field thanks to CCLCS. I highly recommend CCLCS for all that it offers". Meghan Collins, EAP Instructor, York University, JVS Toronto
Teaching ESL
CCLCS is a leader in TESL/TEFL training, and was one of the first programs to be recognized by TESL Ontario and TESL Canada. Since 1991, we have trained over 3,000 teachers who have since gone on to teach across Canada and around the world.
Courses offered by CCLCS
CCLCS offers two certificate programs: a shorter course leading to an internationally known TESL certificate recognized by TESL Canada; and an expanded program leading to a TESL certificate recognized by TESL Ontario. These programs can be taken full-time or part-time.
- The TESL Canada (135 hours) recognized program consists of the core class (dates below) and a one week 25 hour practicum. It takes 10 to 12 weeks to complete full-time or 5-7 months to complete part time.
- The TESL Ontario (316 hours) recognized program consists of the TESL Canada recognized program (Part One), Part Two core class (dates below), several additional components and a one week 25 hour practicum. It takes approximately 4 months to complete full-time or 1 year to complete part-time depending on when Part Two of the program is taken.
- The TESL Ontario with Advanced Standing (181 hours) recognized program, for students who have completed a TESL Canada program and wish to upgrade, consists of the core class (dates below), several additional components and a one week 25 hour practicum. It takes 10-12 weeks to complete full-time or 6-10 months to complete part time.
Our program offers a solid base in both the theory and practice of teaching ESL to adults. Topics covered include: ESL Methodologies, Communicative Language Teaching, Grammar, Lesson Planning, Teaching the Four Skills (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening), Linguistics, Psycholinguistics, Sociolinguistics, Student Assessment, Cultural Issues in the Classroom
