CCLCS Courses
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Should I take TESL Canada or TESL Ontario?
The answer depends on where and who you are planning to teach.
TESL Canada is required for:
- reputable private language schools in Canada
and is helpful for:
- teaching abroad (not every country requires certification, but a certificate will put your resume on the top of the pile!)
- teaching in community-based non-settlement programs
TESL Ontario is required for:
- teaching in settlement-based programs in Ontario, such as LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada)
- teaching in some college and university ESL programs
and is helpful for:
- the private school,college and university programs that do not require it (again, getting your resume to the top of the pile!)
What do the courses consist of?
(click course name for more information)
- The TESL Canada (135 hours) recognized program consists of the core class 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, 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, 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.
ALL of our courses offer 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
