TESOL Online Diploma
and Transform Your Teaching Career
Our online TESOL program is designed to arm aspiring English teachers with the vital skills and contemporary methodologies needed for a thriving career in ESL/EFL education.
Who We Are
Explore academic excellence at VIC, where quality education meets practical experience. Our dedicated faculty and modern facilities in vibrant Vancouver prepare students for successful careers in a dynamic learning environment.
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This program is completed through distance learning, comprising 110 hours of academic study, plus a practicum that includes 10 hours of observation and 10 hours of supervised teaching.
As the field of EFL/ESL education evolves, it demands teachers with robust methodology knowledge, a range of techniques, and classroom management skills. TESOL Online Diploma is tailored to equip aspiring and experienced educators for classroom challenges. This program enhances candidates’ English language knowledge, introduces effective teaching principles, and imparts practical skills for teaching English to adults. Graduates will be adept at seamlessly transitioning into EFL/ESL classrooms, both private and public, with confidence.
The program readies students for success in the dynamic educational landscape. Graduates will have a strong linguistic and pedagogical foundation, be capable of managing diverse classroom situations, effectively communicate with students from various backgrounds, and design engaging lessons. They’ll also gain confidence and skill through extensive practical tasks and learn to craft impactful teaching materials.Career paths for graduates include roles as ESL/EFL teachers in language colleges worldwide, including Canada, as online English educators, and as English tutors.
Campus
Online
In class for practicum
Schedule
The program is offered as a self-paced distance learning course with a max length of 52 weeks to finish the course and practicum.
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Requirements for Program Admission
Applicants must provide the following:
1-Proof of valid medical insurance.
2-Proof of proficiency in the language of instruction (English):
(A) Evidence that three years of full-time secondary (Grades 8–12) or post-secondary education were completed in English in a country where English is one of the principal languages. Language courses cannot be included in this calculation.
(B) Evidence of achievement in ONE of the following recognized standardized language tests/assessments:
IELTS© (Academic): 5.5
TOEFL IBT©: 59
CLB PT©: L6, S6, R5, W5
CELPIP©: L6, S6, R5, W5
CAEL©: 40
Duolingo©: 95*
(L=Listening, S=Speaking, R=Reading, W=Writing)
(C) Evidence of graduation from a language program with an established pathway/articulation agreement that allows direct entry (no further testing required) into a diploma or degree program at a public institution in Canada OR successful completion of four weeks of SSLC’s English for Post-Secondary Education (EPE) pathway certificate program.*
(Pending regulatory approval)
(D) Evidence of meeting a language standard defined and accepted by a third-party regulator or program funder.
3-Prior Education:
(A) A secondary school diploma (Grade 12),
(B) Mature student status**,
(C) Completion of an undergraduate degree, OR
(D) Be 18 years or older on the program start date.
Mature student status may be granted to applicants over 19 years old who have not completed secondary school or its equivalent. Applicants will be considered for admission based on the skills and experience they have acquired since leaving school.
Applicants must provide:
The most recent transcripts or proof of academic accomplishments,
A resume or summary of professional accomplishments, and
Two letters of recommendation from both current and previous employers.
The applicant may also be interviewed by the Admissions or Academic Office to further assess their suitability for admission to the program of study.
Note: If an applicant fails to meet the minimum requirements, these requirements cannot be waived by either the institution or the applicant.
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For students of TESOL Online Diploma, the practicum is a vital component of the program. This phase transforms the theoretical knowledge gained during the 110 hours of online study into practical experience. Over the course of 20 hours, students apply their new skills by leading classes, demonstrating their proficiency in the key skills and systems essential for language learning.
The practicum consists of a minimum of 20 hours, divided as follows:
- 10 Observation Hours: Observe and assist a sponsor teacher in an ESL classroom, completing various observation tasks.
- 10 Supervised Teaching Hours: Teach in an adult ESL classroom under the observation and evaluation of a sponsor teacher.
Practicums can be completed anywhere globally, provided the following minimum requirements are met:
- Sponsor teachers must have a minimum qualification equivalent to the TESL Canada Professional Certificate Standard One, Two, or Three (Permanent), or CELTA.
- At least 2,000 hours of experience teaching adults in an ESL/EFL classroom.
Approved practicums must be conducted in a classroom meeting these criteria:
- At least 80% of the students should be 18 years of age or older.
- A minimum of 5 registered students in an ongoing ESL program.
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Vancouver International College is the sister school of Sprott Shaw Language College.
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Vancouver, BC V6C 2C2
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(604) 893-8423
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