Program Overview
- Domestic tuition amounts shown are from the 2023-2024 academic year and are subject to change.
- International tuition amounts shown are from the 2023-2024 academic year and are subject to change.
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 TESL 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.
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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.
- Students must complete high school or be a mature student 18 years 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
Program Information
Regular Course Fee:
- Tuition: $ 4,200
Intakes, Length & Delivery
- 2024 Dates
- January 22 to March 28
- April 15 to June 21
- July 15 to September 20
- September 23 to November 20
How to Apply
Daily Schedule
What is the schedule like?
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Curriculum
While IH Vancouver offers an integrated course, DELTA comprises three independent modules, each with its specific focus on language teaching. Successful completion of each module earns you a certificate and credit. Upon passing all three modules, you receive an overall certificate.
This module consists of a written exam of two 90-minute papers which focuses on the background to teaching and learning English in a range of contexts. Our integrated course provides input sessions covering all the relevant topics as well as exam strategies and practice to ensure success.
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This module focuses on the principles and practice of planning and teaching and consists of a portfolio of coursework including a professional development assignment, background essays and assessed teaching practice. As well as observing lessons, you will prepare, teach and evaluate four lessons – one is externally assessed by a Cambridge English assessor.
This module focuses on the principles and practice of planning and teaching and consists of a portfolio of coursework including a professional development assignment, background essays and assessed teaching practice. As well as observing lessons, you will prepare, teach and evaluate four lessons – one is externally assessed by a Cambridge English assessor.
| 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! |
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