TESOL & TEC Canada
Since 1995 TESOL Canada has been dedicated to maintain the highest standards in accreditation of TESOL,TESL or TEFL training both in Canada & Overseas.
To preserve Canadian Multicultural Heritage, TESOL Canada in addition to English Teachers Training Programs has been the first pioneer to develop additional programs to train teachers of French TFSOL, Spanish TSSOL, Italian TISOL, Portuguese TPSOL, Chinese TCSOL, Korean TKSOL, Japanese TJSOL, Arabic TASOL, and most recently Russian TRSOL & Turkish TTSOL to work both in Canada & Overseas. Our multicultural & multilingual programs has been widely appreciated globally as now most institutions set new standards in teaching languages other than English. TESOL Canada's introduction of the above programs has lead the Ministry of Education of Canada to demand all language teachers to have the related & appropriate training before obtaining a language teaching position in Canada.
In Summer 2000, TESOL Canada has developed more specialized programs to teach for specific purposes such as TEC Teaching English to Children, TBE Teaching Business English, TAE Teaching Academic English & finally TEP Teaching English to Professionals which is an entirely sophisticated program to develop skills of teaching almost in any academic subjects for Masters & PhD holders in related fields as well as teaching the related lexicons and terminologies of a particular trade and profession. Worth mentioning that TEP is available in three major branches of Engineering, Health Science & Governmental Studies & Law.
Thousands of TESOL graduates have studied for a variety of reasons, but primarily: To fulfill their dream of living and working overseas , To enjoy a change of career, To further their career and personal development , Or to simply flex their minds! Typically, TESOL helps those wishing to enjoy a TEFL/ TESL career break, career change or develop their current TEFL/ TESL teaching career. With no upper age limits (you must be 18 or over) and no previous teaching experience required, TESOL attract a broad mix of students.
With TESOL Canada you have the option to gain your accredited TESOL qualification via the traditional Onsite Intensive Approach, or by our fully integrated Supported Distance Learning method & Online.
Today TESOL Canada graduates are working in all corners of the globe, from Spain to Thailand, from Korea to Costa Rica or right at home in Canada.
Our Mission
The overall mission of TESOL Canada is to develop cutting edge Teachers Training Programs & to set the standards of teaching to its highest possibilities. We also hope to inform our clients and the general public about TESOL qualifications and official accreditations.
Our aim is to help you develop and grow as a person by showing you how to become a confident, well-resourced & professional ESOL/ ESL teacher.
Course Outline:
TESOL Canada has two main styles of teaching:
A) Supported Distance Learning & Online.
B) Classroom Based Learning.
Correspondence / Online:
Supported Distance Learning means you will be learning in your own time, by reading course material, working on course activities and completing tasks.
Course information will be provided to you through the Course Package and Online.
You may use both systems or either of the methods to continue studying.
TESOL Canada uses a carefully structured approach to learning and will help you every step of the way. Your personal tutor will support you. With each returned module you will receive an assessment sheet, which allows your trainer to comment on your progress, giving advice and guidance for future modules.
A centralized team of TESOL Advisors are also available to assist you. If you feel you are in difficulties with any aspect of the course you are able to contact us by email, phone, fax or letter.
Classroom Based Courses:
Classroom Based Learning means you will attend an onsite class where you will be taught by a number of trainers and have the opportunity to interact with other TEFL trainees. Classroom based learning also includes teaching practice on real language students.
Each module of your course will be illustrated by practical methods and strategies for use in the ESL classroom, with a real balance between theory and practice.
Onsite TESOL/TEFL Courses
Onsite intensive TESOL/TEFL courses have long been the traditional route to getting qualified before teaching English abroad. We have a choice of locations in the TEFL hot spots of Spain, Greece, Russia, China, Japan, Korea, Mexico and the Czech Republic , Peru and the UK, which means you can coincide your TESOL/TEFL course with the beginning of your new overseas adventure.
Our latest October 2009 addition is the TESOL Canada centre in Amman - Jordan.
Distance Learning TESOL/TEFL Courses
Whilst our twelve-weeks onsite TESOL/TEFL courses have always been popular, most students require greater flexibility due to work and family commitments. These students benefit greatly from being able to study part-time, working from home or wherever it's convenient. Our unique method of study - supported distance learning - means that you can set your own timetable around the way you live.
We provide top quality teaching materials, regular feedback on your progress and help when you need it. You can receive the course on CD-ROM, through Online Download, or in paper format, whatever works best for you. Aside from theoretical bases, we will include a DVD to show you different skills of teaching in a real classroom.
From the start, you will be in touch with our support centre and allocated a personal tutor. You'll also have the opportunity to exchange ideas with other students.
Studying Outside Canada
TESOL Canada's supported distance learning' TESOL/TEFL courses enable you to study from anywhere in the world.
If you wish to study outside Canada, we can offer you support by email, post, phone, or fax. The fastest and most efficient method of study involves the submission of work by email, although we can arrange for pen to paper submission if this is more suitable.
You might also be able to contact other students to organize your own informal study group. Your local TESOL Canada representative or regional centre will be happy to help arrange a study group for you.
We currently have students studying in over 30 different countries worldwide. We have local representatives in some countries. Please contact TESOL Canada Central Admissions for more information on info@tesolcanada.org.
Combined TESOL/TEFL Courses
In the early years, many TESOL Canada distance TESOL/TEFL course trainees asked us how they could enhance their skills and confidence before going in the classroom. In response to this need, we pioneered flexible TESOL/TEFL training methods unrivalled by any other TESOL/TEFL training provider. You can choose to combine supported distance learning with one or two weeks of classroom based learning at a choice of centers in London, Nantwich, UK; Barcelona, Spain, Greece, Peru and Prague, Czech Republic, Bahrain, Dubai, Amman, Mexico City, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouer, New York, Seattle & Los Angeles.
Admissions & Scholarships
All students can apply for scholarship, however one out of four will be granted a scholarship. The amount of the scholarship is usually a third of your total tuition fees.
TESOL Canada requires all students to apply for TESOL/TEFL course participation by completing an Application Form. Since this form is to provide TESOL Canada with vital and personal information that will enable us to assess your suitability for your chosen TESOL/TEFL course and to receive the TESOL Canada Scholarship, the application is not available online, it will be emailed to you at your request.
We want to ensure that you are studying the TESOL/TEFL course that is right for you and that you are right for TESOL Canada. Since you will be working with students from various cultures, it is extremely important that you follow the selection process for TESOL Canada programs. TESOL Canada receives more than 40 applications weekly, and we can only enroll 10 out of that number, a ratio of one out of four.
No payments of fees and scholarships will be forwarded to your selected institution until you have been accepted into your chosen TESOL/TEFL Program. Following the program admission, Scholarship reservations are made, by paying the course balance fee. If students do not show seriousness in their study intentions, scholarships can be revoked and provided to a different candidate.
TESOL Careers:
TESOL Career Centers will help you make decisions about all aspects of your TEFL & TESL career planning and development, as well as giving you up-to-date advices on producing CVs and coping with interviews. www.educationcanada.com will provide you some needed information in this matter.
Study Groups
TESOL can arrange a study group for you. Over the years, we have arranged study groups for language schools, academic institutions and independent groups.
If you are a group of 3 to 15 people and would like to study as a group then TESOL Canada can help you arrange that group. We can also offer you a group discount. Please contact info@tesolcanada.org to find out more.
