TESL
TESL Certification at IH
TESL stands for “Teaching English as a Second Language.” It refers to the practice of teaching English to non-native speakers, helping them acquire proficiency in the language. TESL encompasses various teaching contexts, including classrooms, language schools, private tutoring, and online instruction. TESL educators use a range of methods and techniques to facilitate language learning and help students achieve their language goals, whether for academic, professional, or personal purposes.
Certification in TESL is often sought by individuals aiming to become qualified English language instructors.
Who is TESL For?
TESL Career Advancement
- Audience: Open to first and non-first language English speakers.
- Teaching Contexts: Applicable to primary, secondary, and adult education.
- Career Stage: Suitable for educators at any career stage.
- Benefits: Ideal for updating teaching skills and knowledge.
- Experienced Teachers: Chosen by educators seeking career growth, including roles in teacher training, material design, and educational management.
- Path to Further Qualifications: Can be a stepping stone to advanced degrees like MAs in Linguistics and Language Teaching.
- Prerequisites: Welcoming candidates with or without prior teaching experience, including those without formal qualifications.
Elevate your teaching career with TESL certification, suitable for diverse backgrounds and career stages.
Learning Outcomes
With IHC in TESL, you will:
- Master teaching principles
- Develop practical skills for adult English instruction
- Gain hands-on teaching experience
- Qualify for TESL Canada Professional Standard One certification.
TESL stands for Teaching English as a Second Language. It’s the practice of teaching English to non-native speakers in various settings, such as classrooms and online, to help them achieve language proficiency.
IHC in TESL is an intensive full-time course designed to maximize your time and to thoroughly prepare you for your future teaching.
• Full-time course with 130 contact hours over 4 weeks
• Held from Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
Practicum includes:*
• Minimum 6 hours of observation of experienced ESL teachers in a variety of classes and levels over four weeks
• Minimum 6 hours of Teaching Practice over at least 8 lessons in the 4 weeks, teaching real language learners over four weeks
• Compulsory 2-day post course class observation and teaching practice ( four hours of each)
*To qualify for TESL Canada Professional Standard One certificate, Candidates of IHC TESL are required to fulfill a 20-hour practicum (10 hours Observation + 10 hours Teaching
Learn to teach in beautiful Vancouver with International House, a leader in the development of practical teacher training courses for English teachers.
In fact, International House was the first organization to create a training course specifically for English as a Foreign Language teachers. The first International House Certificate in 1962 formed the basis for the current Cambridge ESOL CELTA qualification. For this reason the IH name is widely respected in the field of language teaching and those who have trained with IH are widely sought after by employers.
Our trainers
Our courses are run by passionate and dedicated teacher training teams who possess a wealth of international experience in both teaching and training. With our trainers you are guaranteed instructions by highly qualified, experienced and professional trainers, with international accreditation and qualifications.
Certainly, here are the subheadings bolded:
Entry-Level Teaching: Open doors to language schools, tutoring, and online platforms.
Teaching Abroad: Essential for international teaching positions.
Language Schools: In-demand for teaching diverse learners.
Business English: Specialize in corporate language training.
Academic Advancement: Pursue higher qualifications like DELTA.
Online Teaching: Ideal for flexible online platforms.
Higher Salaries: Often translates to better pay and conditions.
Teacher Training: Transition to training future educators.
CELTA jumpstarts English teaching careers with global prospects and room for specialization.
Learning Journey
Curriculum
Although IH Vancouver provides an integrated course, TESL, each concentrating on distinct aspects of language teaching. Completing each module results in a certificate and credit. Achieving success in all three modules grants an overall certificate.
Program Information
Program Schedule
Monday to Friday – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
PTIB Approved Program
The TESL program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
4 weeks in duration, Full-time
Accomplished 130 hours of academic study, which includes:
12-hour practicum consisting of:
- 6 hours observing experienced ESL teachers across various classes and levels over a span of four weeks
- 6 hours of teaching practice conducted over at least 8 lessons in four weeks, instructing real language learners
- Mandatory 2-day post-course class observation and teaching practice, dedicating four hours to each
To earn the TESL Professional Standard One certificate, completed an additional 130 hours of academic study, inclusive of a 20-hour practicum, which comprised 10 hours of class observation and 10 hours of teaching practice.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Students must be 20 years of age and above
- Students must reach an IELTS 6.5 or CEFR B2 Upper Intermediate or equivalent
- Successful completion of interview with a qualified TESL instructor, either online or in person
Start Dates 2025
- January 27- February 21
- July 28- August 22
- September 22 – October 17
* Class start and end dates may vary as schedules will be modified to accommodate for Canadian holidays.
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For More Information
| Time | Session | Description |
| 9:00 – 10:15 | Input session #1: | Every day there are input sessions that cover a range of topics dealing with learner needs, language, skills, teaching techniques, planning, professional development, etc. |
| Classroom management | ||
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Break | |
| 10:30 – 11:45 | Input session #2: | |
| Teaching reading | ||
| 11:45 – 12:45 | Lunch | |
| 12:45 – 1:30 | Teaching Practice Preparation | This time is devoted to providing you support for your upcoming lessons. There is one trainer for a maximum of six candidates to ensure ample time for individualized support. As the course progresses, you will learn to become more autonomous and to plan more independently, just like in the real teaching world! |
| 1:30 – 3:30 | Teaching Practice | Teaching Practice is held every day. You will work together with other trainees to teach groups of ESL students. Each candidate teaches a minimum of eight lessons with a minimum of 6 hours over the four weeks. These lessons will be observed by one of the trainers. |
| 3:30 – 3:45 | Break | |
| 3:45 – 4:30 | Feedback | With your peers and tutor, this session is a chance to discuss the lessons, build upon the strengths, and look at areas for improvement and possible ideas for doing so. |
| 4:30 – 5:00 | Wrap-up | 30 minutes at the end of day for any final questions, course admin, or anything else that needs to be discussed, including providing you support for your upcoming lessons. |
| You might even get out early from time to time! |
*The TESL program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.