TESL - Teaching English as a second Language - A.L.I. - Académie Linguistique Internationale

As English has become the international language for communication, there is a high demand both locally and internationally for qualified ESL teachers. Our TESL programs are designed to allow you to acquire theory, pedagogy and practical ESL teaching skills within a reasonable time frame.

A.L.I. offers 2 TESL/TEFL training courses

These courses are interactive and task-based. Participants take part actively in all class discussions, activities, and presentations. The instructor(s) will introduce the participants to a variety of activities, teaching materials, and share valuable practical experience from lesson planning to classroom management strategies. Candidates will emerge from the courses with a broadened perspective on communicative language teaching and the ESL industry.

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2006 TESL/TEFL Program
Program	Description	Details
Option 1	150 hour TESL/TEFL Certificate 8 weeks	100 hrs theory 30 hrs observation 20 practicum
Option 2	70 hour TESL Passport II™ 4 weeks	50 hrs theory 20 hrs observation

• Option 1

The 150-hour TESL/TEFL Certificate is designed for future ESL teachers looking for a comprehensive course in communicative language teaching. This program will give participants the opportunity to:

• learn about and practice using various    techniques and current second language    teaching methods through micro-teachings
   and a 20-hour practicum

• get feedback from experienced trainers on    their use of newly acquired teaching    techniques

• master some of the most challenging grammar    points in the English language

• develop critical thinking skills in order to    choose and develop level-appropriate teaching    materials

• work on classroom management, lesson    planning, and presentation skills

• learn how to teach and plan for special    interest classes eg. TOEFL, TOEIC, business    English

This teacher training program is recognized by TESL Canada

• Option 2

The 70-hour TESL Passport™ II is designed mainly for candidates who want an overview of the world of ESL teaching. This is an introductory course to teaching skills development and communicative grammar. This course gives candidates the opportunity to:

• emerge with a variety of classroom activities and interactive      language games

• observe experienced ESL teachers from beginner to advanced levels

• become familiar with some of the most challenging grammar points in    the English language

• get feedback from experienced trainers on lesson planning and    presentation skills

Click here to see TESL/TEFL class schedule

Application Procedures

• Candidates must write a 300 word composition based on the following    question: "Is the most popular teacher   always the best teacher?"

• Candidates must take a written grammar test and pass with a 90%    score or higher.

• Candidates must attend an oral interview and must receive the    approval of the TESL Coordinator and/or Director of Studies.

Download the TESL/TEFL application form (PDF format)

Evaluation Procedures

• Candidates must attend at least 80% of the theory classes.

• Candidates will be evaluated on the following:

Classroom participation
Micro-teaching presentations
Observation report
Lesson plan development
Practicum (Certificate course only)

• Candidates need to receive a minimum grade of 70% or higher to obtain certification.

Click here to take the online placement test

TESL Start Dates / Fees