Pre-requisites: There are no prerequisite for this course, apart from proficiency in English.

• Course instructors are experienced TESL teachers and experts in the field
• Presentations cover instructional theory and methodologies in a variety of ESL/EFL areas over different levels
• Presentations provide information applicable to both Canadian and overseas teaching situations
• Participants observe ESL classes
• Participants receive a variety of handouts as well as information on additional materials
• Participants may practice teach international students

Course Duration: The program consists of 100 hours of classroom study including a 20-hour practicum. The instruction hours for the full-time program are Monday to Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. for a 4-week period.

Course Cost: Tuition fees for the 4 week full time program is $950 Application fee is $100. Text Book fee is $50

Course Content: The program of study consists of the following topics:

Theoretical Issues and Methodologies: An overview of the major
second language teaching trends.

• Principles of Communicative Language Approach: An in-depth
  practical study of the Communicative Language Teaching
• ESL Methods and Factors that influence second language
  learners. (Children & Adults)
• How to be a good teacher. Classes include hands-on,
  practical experience.

Lesson Planning: Basic components of a lesson

• Lesson planning practice- How to plan lessons
• Teaching the Holistic Approach
• Teaching the Four Skills. How to teach (listening, speaking,
  reading, writing)
• Curriculum Development
• The Thematic Approach

Evaluation: Student Assessment

• Theories of testing
• Classroom Management

Certification: After successful completion of the program, the
graduate is awarded a TESL Certificate from our Academy.
Certification allows students to teach in private schools and in
programs that do not require a TESL Ontario accredited certificate.