TESOL Online Diploma

Join Our TESOL Online Program
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.

Admission Criteria

International students are required to pass the Vancouver International College Entrance Interview and must provide one of the following: a score from a recognized international English language equivalency test, a pass in our entrance exam, or proof of English proficiency with either a TOEFL® iBT score of 79-80, a TOEIC score of 850, or an IELTS score of 6.5.

Students should hold a post-secondary degree from an institution where English was the language of instruction.

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

Class Time

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.

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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From Foundation to Fluency:
Discover VIC’s Comprehensive TESOL Program in Vancouver

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.

Our schools are accredited and affiliated with all levels of government and industries.

Vancouver International College is the sister school of Sprott Shaw Language College.

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BRITISH COLUMBIA

Vancouver

Address

549 Howe St, 8th Floor,
Vancouver, BC V6C 2C2

Phone

(604) 893-8423

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