Our eight-week TESOL Diploma is offered online through daily video lessons and biweekly real-time online classes with a qualified TESOL Instructor. There are 128 hours of materials and activities in the five courses. Watch video lessons at your convenience from Monday through Friday, submit assignments daily and prepare a lesson plan and presentation for each course. Real-time online classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 – 9:30 pm (attendance is mandatory).
Classes start on the dates below. If the class is full on your preferred start date, the registrar will suggest a future date.
8 Weeks
Tuesdays and Thursdays
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
$1,380
Registration fee: $150
Graduates receiving a minimum of 85% in all five courses are eligible to take a practicum. TESOL Practicum is a separate fee and costs $600. The practicum is a minimum of eight weeks, and should be done in-person at ISS Language and Career College of BC (LCC) or at ISSofBC’s LINC program with an experienced LCC or LINC instructor.
*The practicum schedule is arranged by the qualifying TESOL Diploma graduate and the sponsor teacher. Practicum duration, schedules and times will vary depending on the availability of the sponsor teacher and student.
To register in a Career Co-op Diploma Program or TESOL Program, you must have an English level of at least CLB 6 (IELTS 5.5).
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS:
To register for vocational/Co-op programs, such programs classified as Class A and Class B, students must provide proof of their English language proficiency by submitting either:
i. one of the following recent test results:
Name of English language assessment/test Minimum score(s)/level(s)*
1. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Minimum overall score of 5.5
2. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT Minimum overall score of 46
3. Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) Minimum overall score of 40
4. Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5.
5. Duolingo English Test (DET) Minimum overall score of 95
6. Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Minimum overall score of 43
7. Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE) Minimum overall score of 160 or “C”
8. Cambridge Linguaskill Minimum overall B2 level
9. LANGUAGECERT Academic Minimum overall B2 level
10. The Michigan English Test (MET) Minimum overall B2 level
11. iTEP Academic Minimum overall score of 3.5
12. EIKEN Minimum placement of Grade Pre-1
13. English 12 with a minimum grade of C+
Or,
ii. evidence of 3 years of full-time secondary (Grades 8-12) or post-secondary education that has been completed in English in an English-speaking country.
Opportunities to teach English in language schools, public or private schools, and language institutes.
With the rise of online education, TESOL graduates can find opportunities to teach English to learners around the world through virtual platforms.
In educational institutions or language schools, graduates may take on roles coordinating ESL programs, designing curricula, and managing resources.
Graduates may pursue administrative roles in language schools, overseeing operations and ensuring the quality of language programs.
Opportunities to work with businesses or organizations as a language consultant, providing expertise on language training and communication skills.
A TESOL Diploma equips individuals with the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence needed to excel in the field of English language teaching. It is a valuable credential for those who are passionate about helping others learn and improve their English language skills.
Review the admission policy and our other policies. If needed, take our free online English assessment.
Choose your preferred start dates. If the course is full, you may need to switch dates.
