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Certificate TESOL

Certificate level TESOL (Certificate in Teaching English to Students of Other Languages)

A summary of Cert_TESOL course content and key information for course members


 Cert TESOL

  • Training for a career in TESOL

  • Entry requirements

  • Course format

  • Course content

  • Learning objectives

  • Course duration

  • Assessment

  • Course price

  • Application forms and more information

Training for a career in TESOL:

TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and encompasses what used to be called TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) and TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language). Thousands of teachers around the world have found this an invaluable certificate-level qualification.


TESOL provides many thousands of women and men with a career that combines academic study, teaching and teacher management and the opportunity to develop an understanding of other cultures worldwide.


English Language is one of the most widely used languages for non-native English speakers. It is regarded as one of the most common languages of international commerce, science, law and social communication, etc. The Cert TESOL course provides stimulating start to what has become a flourishing and constantly developing profession.

Entry requirements:

  • Open to all native and non-native English Speakers who have good written and spoken English
  • Good knowledge of English Grammar
  • Good communication skills

Course Format:

  • Online (Long Distance) course
  • Classroom Based cours


Course Content:

Cert TESOL Module 1


  • The trainee will be taught linguistics (Language methodology) & grammar.

  • An understanding of the basic relationship between linguistic form (phonetic, phonological and lexical) approaches, function and meaning in standard English and the principal concepts from fluency and accuracy through to humanistic approach and terminology used to describe the structure and use of English. To teach the above in terms of language skills.

  • Language awareness: English grammar, how to approach, use and teach it.

Cert TESOL Module 2

  • Teaching strategies: Teaching the Four Language Skills, speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.

  • Practical language activities: A collection of practical teaching aids, technology and teaching activities.

  • Self-evaluation: A practical approach to assessing your teaching skills and guidance for working as a professional.

  • Identifying students' learning styles and understanding their different abilities.

  • Dealing with cultural issues and the mother tongue.

Cert TESOL module 3

  • Classroom management.

  • Lesson planning: A template for the preparation of your lessons.

  • Testing in the classroom: A practical approach to assessing your students.

  • Observation assessment of the trainee.

  • Guidance for learning to teach.

Learning objectives:

Upon completion of the course, successful trainees will

  1. Be equipped with the basic skills and knowledge to take up a first post as an ESOL teacher.

  2. Have good knowledge of Linguistics and English Language.

  3. Develop a strong awareness of the learning needs of individuals or groups of learners.

  4. Have the ability to design a range of lesson plans with clear and achievable aims, using appropriate methods for learners with various needs.

  5. Have the ability to manage and stimulate active participation among a class of learners.

  6. Understand the main advantages and disadvantages of various language teaching approaches

  7. Have the ability to evaluate their own effectiveness as teachers and to work cooperatively as members of a teaching team or group.

  8. Understand the importance of continuing their professional development as ESOL teachers after training.

Course duration:

This course will typically take between 6-8 weeks to complete. We go at your speed and allow up to 12 months for course

 completion for maximum flexibility.


Assessment:

  • Trainees are given clear guidance at the start of every course as to how their written and practical work is to be assessed.

  • All trainees will have a personal tutor who will provide you with full support.

  • There are assignments at the end of each module. You will complete these and send them to your course tutor.

  • Feedback is comprehensive and will include comments on your work, together with suggestions and recommendations.

  • We recommend the completed modules be sent one at a time so the trainee can benefit by tutor’s feedback.

Course price:

The Online Cert TESOL course (Distance course) costs £250

The Classroom based Cert TESOL course costs £450


How to Apply:

Please contact us for an application form and payment methods using the contact page, or click here.



                   Diploma TESOL

Diploma level TESOL (Diploma in Teaching English to Students of Other Languages)


Who is the Diploma for?


The Educe Diploma TESOL is intended for all teachers of English to speakers of other languages, who have had at least one year full-time teaching experience either in their home country or elsewhere, whether English is the teacher’s first, second or foreign language. Or the student has previously completed a Cert_TESOL or Cert_TEFL. 

The award of the Educe Diploma indicates that the holder is considered by Educe to be a fully competent and effective practising member of the TESOL profession. It is also an indication of the holder’s readiness to offer support to less experienced teachers.

Course Format:

  • Online course - Long distance (With a personal tutor from the UK)
  • Classroom learning at one of our Educe centres (With a native English teacher)

Course Duration:

  • The Online course (Distant course) will typically take between 8-12 weeks to complete  if studied vigorously. We go at your speed and allow you to complete the course within your own time for flexibilty
  • The classroom course spans over 4 months full time study. Covering 120 HOURS (Classroom and home study required)

Learning objectives:

Upon completion of the course, successful trainees will:

  • Be equipped with the extensive skills and knowledge to teach and train English
  • Have excellent knowledge of Linguistics and English Language
  • Develop a strong awareness of the learning needs of individuals or groups of learners
  • Have the ability to design a range of lesson plans with clear and achievable aims, using appropriate methods for learners with various needs
  • Have the ability to manage and stimulate active participation among a class of learners
  • Understand the main advantages and disadvantages of various language teaching approaches
  • Have the ability to evaluate their own effectiveness as teachers and to work cooperatively as members of a teaching team or group
  • Understand the importance of continuing their professional development as English teachers after training

Assessment:

  • Students are given clear guidance at the start of every course as to how their written and practical work is to be assessed.
  • All Students will have a personal native English tutor who will provide you with full support.
  • There are assignments at the end of each module. You will complete these and send them to your course tutor
  • Feedback is comprehensive and will include comments on your work, together with suggestions and recommendations.
  • We recommend the completed modules be sent one at a time so the Student can benefit by tutor’s feedback


Course Price:

The Online Diploma-TESOL (Long-distance course) is £300

The Classroom Diploma-TESOL (classroom course) is £450


How to Apply:

Please contact us for an application form and payment methods using the contact page, or click here.