TESL Training
Teaching ESL
TESL? TEFL? TESOL? CELTA? What's the difference?
Essentially, there is no difference. All four terms describe teaching the English language. TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) is commonly used to refer to teaching English to people who are living in an English speaking country. TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) refers to teaching people who live in a country where English is not commonly spoken. TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) encompasses both TESL and TEFL. In Canada, TESL is the most commonly used term. CELTA (Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults) is a British-based certificate that is equivalent to TESL Canada.
Why become a certified ESL teacher?
- English language instruction is one of the fastest growing industries of the 21st century
- being TESL Canada or TESL Ontario certified means you meet a standard recognized across Canada and abroad
- reputable employers require certification
Why teach abroad?
- gain practical work experience after graduation
- prepare yourself for teacher's college
- start a flexible and exciting career
- explore different cultures while paying off student debt
- use a work or education sabbatical to travel (and teach to pay your way!)
- work and travel during retirement
- give back to a community
Why come to CCLCS?
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.
