TESOL – ELL Teacher Training

TESOL – ELL TEACHER TRAINING


PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The goal of the TESOL Certification program is to recruit passionate individuals who have a commitment to the English Language Training, both here and abroad. This course is designed for individuals who are either currently teaching ELL (English Language Learners) or for those wish to enter the English language teaching field. It gives students the necessary skills in classroom management, lesson planning and a variety of teaching methodologies.

This program is certified by TESL Canada, and is taught by an experienced and credentialed team of teachers. Students are prepared for teaching Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening, Grammar and Presentation skills. Students also participate in seminars to discuss topics such as classroom management, matching learning outcomes to activities, conducting assessments and developing a teaching style of their own. Students will leave the program with a portfolio of lesson plans and activities they have organized.

PROGRAM CONTENTS

  • TESOL 500 – Reading Skills & Teaching Methodologies
  • TESOL 501 – Writing Skills & Teaching Methodologies
  • TESOL 502 – Pronunciation, Speaking and Listening Skills & Teaching Methodologies
  • TESOL 503 – Grammar and Vocabulary Skills & Teaching Methodologies
  • Practicum – Students who successfully complete the TESOL courses are eligible to register for the practicum (20 hours). Students must meet the minimum English proficiency requirements to be eligible to take the practicum. The observation component (10 hours) can be done in conjuction with the TESOL courses, but the remainder of the practicum must take place after the TESOL courses are completed. Successful completion of the practicum is required to obtain the TESOL certificate.

PREREQUISITES

Students should meet all the following prerequisites before registering:

  • English 12 or equivalent — English language assessment is available after the free information sessions
  • A university degree is not required to enroll in our TESOL – ELL Teacher Training program. However, an undergraduate degree will be required by TESL Canada if you decide to pursue professional certification. See TESL Canada (www.tesl.ca) for current English proficiency and education requirements.
  • The practicum requires successful completion of the course TESOL – ELL Teacher Training and English 12 (or equivalent).

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

To graduate, students must meet all the following requirements:

  • Successfully complete 100 hours of classroom instruction
  • Successfully complete 20 hours of practicum — the 10 hour observation component of the practicum can be completed by the course end date, but the remainder of the practicum takes place after the main TESOL course has been completed

FUTURE EMPLOYMENT

Our graduates have found the following types of employment:

  • Tutoring
  • Teaching at local community organizations (MOSAIC)
  • Teaching at BC Corrections
  • Teaching overseas

Many students also spend time volunteering in ELL classes to gain powerful experience.


STUDENT FEEDBACK

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you again for the wonderful TESOL classes that we are having with Burnaby CCE. When I registered in the course I did not know how much I had forgotten about teaching and how much I had to learn. It has been very exciting to go through all the theory and materials of the course. I am very happy that I made the decision of registering in this course and I am looking forward to teaching again!Lidia Lee (December 2016)
The TESOL program offered by the Burnaby School District is invaluable in preparing students for immersion into real-world ELL teaching. The material presented throughout the course is accessible and authentic.(May 2015)
Registration by phone or in person

All office locations are closed on statutory holidays. Burnaby South Secondary & is also closed during Spring break, July, August and during the holiday break in December.

Register by phone
604-296-6901

Regular office hours:
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Burnaby CCE Office
751 Hammarskjold Drive
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Regular office hours:
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Burnaby South Secondary
5455 Rumble Street
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Regular office hours:
Tue   | Wed | Thu
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Refund policy

Fee payments originally made by credit card are credited back to the same card; for expired or invalid credit cards, refunds are made by cheque. Fee payments originally made by cash or cheque are made by cheque. Please allow 3 weeks for processing.

Cancelled courses
When a course is cancelled by Burnaby CCE, a full refund will be issued.

Full time certificate / diploma programs
Requests for refunds received in writing (email) at least 1 week prior to classes starting will have $100 deducted from the course fee. Requests received less than a week prior to classes starting will have $200 deducted from the course fee. There will be no refunds once classes begin.

Part time certificate / diploma programs
Requests for refunds received in writing (email) at least 1 week prior to classes starting will have $25 deducted from the course fee. Refunds received less than a week prior to classes starring will have $50 deducted from the course fee. There will be no refunds once classes begin.

Career & Business Training/General Interest Courses
Requests for refunds received in writing (email) at least 2 days prior to the course starting will be refunded the course fee minus $20. Requests for refunds received less than 2 days prior to the course starting will be refunded the course fee minus $30. There will be no refunds once a course starts.