TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

(TESL certificate)

The TESL certificate program prepares students for careers as teachers of English to speakers of other languages.

Completion of the certificate program qualifies graduates for Level I certification from TESL Canada, the national organization of TESL professionals in Canada.

There are many opportunities to work in this rapidly growing educational field. The TESL certificate prepares you for the real world of teaching because it offers you a useful combination of theoretical and practical knowledge. You will be taught up-to-date techniques and proven educational principles by qualified professionals. You will also be given valuable in-class practice teaching experience.

The TESL certificate program can be taken either after completion of a bachelor’s degree program or while completing one. If you plan to do a degree and a certificate simultaneously, you should consult with an educational advisor to ensure that you choose and schedule your courses appropriately.

Entrance requirements

Bachelor’s degree at a recognized Canadian or foreign university or completion of 60 credits at UCFV with GPA of 2.67 or higher.

How to apply

Submit the application fee along with your application to the TESL certificate program to the Admissions and Records (A&R) office. If your 60 credits have been obtained at another institution, supply official transcripts. You will be notified of acceptance into the program within three weeks of application.

Please note: Students currently in a UCFV credit program do not have to apply to admission to the program. They can apply to graduate from the TESL certificate upon completion of all program requirements and upon completion of their bachelor degree.

Program outline

For a complete description of course contents, consult the Course descriptions section.

Completion requirements

Completion of a degree program with a cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher. Completion of courses listed in program outline (above).

Eligibility for TESL Canada certification

Qualified for Level I certification. Graduates are responsible for applying to TESL Canada for certification.

Course scheduling

Courses within the TESL certificate program are offered on a limited basis, so it is important for you to consult the course scheduling sheet available from Catherine MacDonald, Program Director, Continuing Studies at 604-864-4650 or email mcdonaldc@ufv.ca

Prior Learning Assessment and transfer credit

You may request up to nine credits of transfer credit or Prior Learning Assessment, consistent with the principles outlined in UCFV's Bachelor of Adult Education section of this calendar.

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