TESOL
TESOL Certification at IH
TESOL stands for “Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.” It refers to the field of education dedicated to teaching English as a second or foreign language to individuals who are not native speakers of English. TESOL encompasses various teaching contexts, including classrooms, language schools, online platforms, and private tutoring, and it aims to help non-native English speakers develop their English language skills for academic, professional, or personal purposes. TESOL educators use a range of teaching methods and techniques to facilitate language learning and effective communication in English.
Who is TES0L For?
TESOL Career Advancement
- Audience: Open to both 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 enhancing teaching skills and knowledge.
- Experienced Teachers: Chosen by educators pursuing career growth, including roles in teacher training, material design, and educational management.
- Path to Further Qualifications: Can serve as a pathway to advanced degrees like MAs in Linguistics and Language Teaching.
- Prerequisites: Welcomes candidates with or without prior teaching experience, including those without formal qualifications.
Elevate your teaching career with TESOL certification, suitable for diverse backgrounds and career stages.
Learning Outcomes
TESOL Foundation Course:
- Gain a strong grasp of TESOL concepts.
- Apply effective teaching methods.
- Create engaging ESL lesson plans.
- Foster interactive learning environments.
- Prepare confidently for the IHC TESL course.
IHC in TESL:
- Master TESOL principles.
- Gain hands-on ESL teaching experience.
- Become a successful language instructor.
- Establish a foundation for professional growth.
IHC Certificate for Young Learners Teaching (IHCYL):
- Understand language acquisition for young learners.
- Develop effective teaching strategies.
- Promote phonemic awareness and grammatical understanding in children.
IH TKT (Preparation Course):
- Master TKT content and format.
- Apply effective test-taking strategies.
- Excel in TKT modules.
- Successfully pass the globally recognized TKT examination.
TESOL stands for “Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages,” focusing on educating non-native English speakers to improve their English language skills for various purposes.
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.
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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.
Program Schedule
Monday to Friday – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
PTIB Approved Program
The TESOL program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
10 weeks in duration, Full-time
250 hours of academic study, which includes:
- 40 hours dedicated to TESOL Foundations
- 130 hours focused on the International House Certificate (IHC) in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
- 40 hours of specialized training in the International House Certificate (IHC) for Teaching Young Learners.
- 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 TESOL instructor, either online or in
person
Start Dates 2025
- January 13 – March 21
- July 14 – September 19
- September 8 – November 14
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*The TESOL program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.