TEFL Certification
( Teaching English as a Foreign Language)

TEFL Certification with The TESL Trainer:

It is possible for very advanced ESL student teachers to obtain their TEFL Certificate while studying English at One World. This certificate course is offered by The TESL Trainer. The TEFL Certificate enables graduates of the program to teach English around the world.

TEFL graduate teachers who have near native English speaker competence as well as a post secondary degree, such as a B.A. from an accredited university will have unlimited English teaching opportunities open to them.

There are some countries who do not require TEFL Teachers to also have a B.A. and TEFL teachers are in great demand in these countries. Teaching opportunities are abundant in these countries.

To enroll in the TEFL Certificate program, you must:

• be 18 years of age
• have graduated secondary school (also known as high school)
• OR be a mature student (over 18) with some life and work experience
• OR have obtained a B.A. from an accredited university
• have near native speaker English language competence
• study ESL for 10 weeks at One World ESL School before taking the test*
• pass the *English Language Proficiency Test (you are given 2 tries)

Students who intend to obtain the TEFL Certificate while studying at One World will study in a very advanced preparatory ESL class for 10 weeks prior to taking the English Language Proficiency Test. You will be given 2 opportunities to pass this test.

Students who fail to pass the test twice will remain in the advanced ESL program and receive a regular English Language Proficiency Certificate which reflects the benchmark they have achieved in accordance with Canadian Language Benchmarks, the literacy assessment tool.

The TEFL Certificate Program (50 hours):

TEFL Certification - Modules 1 & 2 - Tuition - $895.00 ($Cdn.)
The TEFL certificate program consists of 2 modules.

Module 1: Independent Preparatory Study
This 20-24-hour module introduces you to teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language. Clear examples and explanations of the current teaching practices are described in the adopted Jeremy Harmer text; how to teach english.

This module introduces you to traditional teaching models, as well as some concepts borne out of research and theory developed by Noam Chomsky, such as; Language Acquisition Device (LAD), which is central to understanding concurrent teaching practices, i.e.,the communicative language teaching model. Included are plenty of examples to demonstrate communicative ways to teach the four skills; listening & speaking / reading & writing. This module prepares you for the practical application of the theory, which is the focus of Module 2. The cost is (Cdn.) $245.00. Texts will be sent via mail once payment is received. Download registration page to apply."Course Fees and Registration Module 1 Form" Download Here (pdf file)

Module 2: The Practical Application of Language for Communication
Continuing from and beyond the text; how to teach english our understanding of the communicative teaching model is expanded. Launching from Stephen Krashen’s Theory of Second Language Acquisition, we now learn how to apply the theory in teaching practice. You will develop your skills using group, pair and individual work that require you to engage in mock-classroom presentations of lesson and unit planning and development. In addition, you will become familiar with the literacy tool; Canadian Language Benchmarks for Adults, which is fast becoming the most popular and effective tool for student testing and curriculum planning in the ESL/EFL teaching world. Included in the classroom study module is assistance with the international job application process, as well as, tips for international travel and residency. This 26-30 hour module will activate your understanding and lay a foundation for your future development as a successful English language teacher. The cost is (Cdn). $650.00, which must be received by certified cheque, Cdn money order or cash, prior to, or on, the 1st night of class.

Costs

All of the above fees must be received and processed at a Canadian financial institution 8 weeks prior to your arrival in Canada.

If you are coming with a group and paying your fees through a student recruitment office in your home country, be sure to obtain and keep your receipt.

If you are sending your payment directly, please make your certified cheque or money order payable to:

One World ESL School
544 Aylmer Street, North, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada,
K9H 3W7