About the course

The global demand for English language teachers, especially in China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, and across the Middle East, means those with the ability to teach English to speakers of other languages are sought after.

　　The Graduate Certificate of TESOL is designed for prospective teachers wishing to teach English to speakers of other languages. It will prepare you for a variety of language teaching contexts in Australia and overseas. It integrates current theory and practice of TESOL, including teaching methodologies, programming and planning, and linguistics for language teaching. A range of language learners is considered, varying by age, social and cultural backgrounds.

　　Combine your learning with practical and professional experience

　　Undertake an integrated professional experience unit of 150 hours that involves a teaching practicum at an educational institution.

　　Learn from anywhere in the world

　　Study on campus or online from across Australia or the world and effectively manage your studies, work or family commitments.

　　Undertake a degree taught by qualified TESOL instructors

　　Learn from teachers who are actively researching areas of TESOL and applied linguistics.

　　Boost your employability with professional recognition

　　Acquire a recognised ESL/EAL specialisation on top of your teaching qualifications. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Session 1 (February), 2024	North Ryde
Session 2 (July), 2024	North Ryde
Session 1 (February), 2025	North Ryde
Session 2 (July), 2025	North Ryde
Session 1 (February), 2026	North Ryde
Session 2 (July), 2026	North Ryde

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Macquarie University

Most postgraduate courses require a successfully completed Australian bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised institution and may also require a specific grade point average (GPA). Our admissions team will determine whether your qualification meets the requirements.

　　AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent

　　Australian level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent

　　All applicants to coursework programs at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

　　IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band. TOEFL iBT - 83. TOEFL pBT - 570.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 83.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Macquarie University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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