About the course

Humber’s Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) graduate certificate program builds confident and knowledgeable teachers who develop a full understanding of best practices in teaching English as a second language (ESL). Our innovative curriculum is based on the latest ESL teaching approaches, methods and assessment systems including the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) and the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). You will be exposed to a wide range of theoretical issues including adult second language acquisition, learning theories, linguistics, the emerging field of teaching with technology and portfolio-based language assessment (PBLA). More importantly, you will have the opportunity to immediately apply this learning through classroom observations and practice teaching.

　　Work Placement

　　Students will complete a 50-hour observation and teaching practicum. Unlike many other institutions, our practicum is fully arranged and supervised, giving student-teachers the time to focus on their learning and preparation. Students fulfill their practicum requirements in a variety of settings which may include:

　　adult ESL and Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) classes in the GTHA School Board and community agencies

　　global practicum at partner institutions, Humber’s English for Academic Purposes program

　　Humber’s Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) department, enhanced language training (ELT)-related programs 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.

　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: CA$18,058

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Toronto
Fall (September), 2025	Toronto

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning

A bachelor’s degree. A minimum TOEFL score of 580 for paper-based test OR 88 (22L, 22W, 22S, 22R) for internet-based test or IELTS with an overall 6.5 and No band below 6.0.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

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 Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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