Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

4-Month Advanced Diploma at Castlegar

Delivered with the following methods: On Campus

Program Calendar

Fall 2011

• September 6 Orientation
• September 7 Classes start
• December 12 Classes end
• December 13-15 Exam period 

 Fall 2012

• September  4 Orientation
• September 5 Classes start
• December 7 Classes end
• December 10-13 Exam period

Note:  TESOL Advanced Diploma is only offered once a year in the fall semester.

Fall 2013

• September 3 Orientation
• September 4 Classes start
• December 6 Classes end
• December 9-12 Exam period

Program Summary

There is a growing global demand for qualified English language teachers. The one semester TESOL Advanced Diploma Program provides Canadian and international students with an intensive overview of the fundamental elements of teaching English to speakers of other languages.

The program includes course work in the areas of second language acquisition theory and linguistics, curriculum design, materials development, intercultural communication, classroom management and assessment. The program consists of 21 hours a week of classes and practicum. Practice teaching within the Selkirk College English Languge Program provides students with concrete experience.  Over the one semester program, there is a total of 294 contact hours - 252 hours of classes and coursework and 42 hours of practicum that include practice teaching, observation and meeting with experienced English language teachers.