Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
University of Wollongong
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00102E
The Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is a specialist qualification for people who want to teach English to speakers of other languages in Australia or overseas. Current primary or high school teachers who want to gain additional ESL qualifications will also be interested in this qualification.The UOW Graduate Certificate in TESOL offers sound theoretical foundations and extensive practical skills that address the broader aspects of education and training. In addition to exploring teaching methods and common grammar issues, you will also undertake a supervised professional experience placement in an ESL classroom.
Structure
The Graduate Certificate in TESOL requires the successful completion of 24 credit points as specified below.The University of Wollongong is recognised by the Department of Education (DE) as a provider of ESL qualifications for primary/secondary trained teachers. DE accreditation will be dependent upon subject choice.It is recommended that VET, ELICOS and DE teachers complete EDGT983 as an elective if they wish to qualify as ESL teachers.
Subjects
- TESOL
Standard entry requirements
A three year degree, a teaching qualification or appropriate equivalent professional experience. (The Graduate Certificate in TESOL assumes an undergraduate background and some practical classroom experience in TESOL.) It provides the formal theoretical component and supervised practicum experience required in a formal accredited teaching qualification.
Study information
Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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UOW Online | International: $14,520 | No |
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Wollongong | International: $14,520 | No |
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