Graduate Certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in TESOL provides an accredited specialist qualification for teachers who want to teach English to speakers of other languages in Australia or internationally to children, teenagers or adults. The course is regarded as a highly practical qualification for those with little or no experience in second language teaching.

The course consists of a choice of four subjects and includes a supervised TESOL practicum required by employer bodies. Participants can choose from a range of subjects which provide a foundation in second language teaching and learning. Despite its emphasis on practice, all subjects are underpinned by the latest research and theory in the field. Participants learn how to develop teaching programs and lesson plans, how to assess students' language, how to teach the skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening as well as grammar and vocabulary. Applicants are advised to check with potential employing bodies regarding employment requirements.

This course is offered both on campus and through distance education (delivered primarily online) for students who would otherwise not be able to undertake a postgraduate course at the University.

Entry Requirements

A degree equivalent to 3 year Australian bachelors, including a teaching qualification or appropriate equivalent professional teaching experience.

The GCertTESOL assumes an undergraduate background and some practical classroom experience in TESOL. It provides the formal theoretical component and supervised practicum experience required in a formal accredited teaching qualification. Those with no teaching experience should apply for the Graduate Diploma in TESOL.

International students must meet the current Faculty English Language requirements (6.5 IELTS).

Advanced Standing

Students who wish to continue onto the MEd program may transfer up to 12 credit points for subjects completed in a Graduate Certificate program, if these subjects are over and above the MEd entry requirements.

Course Program

Subjects are chosen from the list below to complete 24 credit points.

* EDGT930 and one of EDGT937 or EDGT938 are core subjects in the GCertTESOL.