TESL Training in Toronto

Getting Started as an ESL Teacher

Prerequisites
There are some English conversation jobs and countries where English conversation practice is required. The only conversation job requirement is native speaking ability.

These positions are open to native English speakers. These positions are for ESL conversation practice not ESL teaching. Some countries in Asia and Africa will allow foreigners conversation practice jobs without university degrees.

Most international ESL teaching jobs require a work permit. In most countries, it is impossible to obtain a work permit for a professional ESL teaching position without a university degree and a professional ESL teacher training certificate.

Many overseas countries also require a police search and certificate verifying no and I mean no criminal activity. These countries will reject candidates with any indication of alcohol, drug, violence, fraud or theft activity.

TESL Teacher Training in Toronto Canada

Four teacher training programs starting in Toronto January 2016.

1. TESL Certificate for Native English Speakers Tesl Canada Recognition STD 1
2. TESOL Certificate Non-native English speakers Tesl Canada Recognition STD 2
3. Cambridge University TKT: Teaching Knowledge Test
4. TESOL Preparation program for non-native speakers (intermediate levels)

Link to additional Toronto TESL CELTA TESOL Training Programs

TESOL 130 Certificate

• 130 hour program
• 4 weeks full-time
• Mon–Fri, 9 am–4:00 pm (1 hour for lunch) + practicum (Fri afternoon)
• Start Dates - 2016 - Jan 4, Mar 28, Jun 20, Sep 12, Nov 7
• Full practicum arranged in one of the largest language schools in Canada
• Certificate will be attained after successful completion of the practicum.

Program Description

The objective of this teacher training program is to provide the hands on experience, theory and training to enable participants to become qualified ESL/EFL teachers. New teachers may teach in Canada or overseas.

Students who successfully complete this program and have a degree may apply for TESL Canada’s Professional Standard Level One certification.

English Language Proficiency scores will now be a requirement, not only for entrance into a TESL Canada Recognized Teacher Training Program, but also during the application process for individual TESL Canada Certification.

All applicants for TESL Canada Certification, who are non-native English language speakers, are required to submit one of TESL Canada Recognized English Language Proficiency scores when applying for Certification.

Entry Requirements

• An advanced English level(e.g. iBT 80 or IELTS 6.5).
• An Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• An undergraduate degree is recommended.
• Some teaching experience also recommended.

Program Description

The objective of our teacher training program is to provide trainees with the skills and knowledge to become successful as an ESL/EFL teacher. It is designed to help both prospective and experienced teachers. Students who successfully complete this program may apply for TESL Canada's Professional Certification.

Program Overview

Theory and Methodology: You will learn the principles of effective teaching, develop pedagogic and practical teaching skills as well as gain reflective and hands-on teaching experience.

Lesson Planning: You will receive guidance and support to plan your lessons.

Observations: You will have opportunities to observe classes in one of the largest language schools in Canada, with experienced TESOL Canada certified teachers.

Peer teaching: You will practice teaching with their peers in a safe and comfortable learning environment.

Practicum lessons: You will teach your own classes with real students under the supervision of a sponsor teacher

Employment Opportunities

As one of the largest teacher training centers in Canada we are constantly being contacted by schools and institutions locally and abroad who are looking for TESL Canada qualified teachers.

We can put you in touch with the recruiting directors at many locations in: Montreal and Vancouver, Canada; San Francisco and New York, USA; New Delhi, India; Sydney and Brisbane, Australia.

For info Email to: eslincanada@gmail.com