Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (GCertTESOL)
Teaching
A course by
Victoria University
A practical qualification providing grounding in teaching English to speakers of other languages, including practical classroom experience and observation under supervision.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Kelburn, Wellington
It will take a total of 17 weeks
This course requires 15 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Develop practical teaching skills
Students will acquire practical skills to teach English to speakers of other languages, including classroom management and lesson preparation.
Understand language teaching methodologies
Gain a foundation in different methods for teaching English to speakers of other languages.
Design and evaluate language courses
Learn how to structure, plan, and evaluate English language teaching courses.
What You're Signing Up For
The Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (GCertTESOL) is designed for graduates seeking to gain skills in language teaching methods, classroom management, and course design. The programme includes observing experienced language teachers and supervised teaching practice. It is a one-trimester programme with limited entry based on undergraduate study and grades. The course is intensive, involving regular class contact and practicum preparation, equipping graduates to teach English to speakers of other languages.
Course Content
- Teaching English to speakers of other languages
- Language teaching methods
- Classroom management
- Course design
- Observation of experienced teachers
- Supervised teaching of second language learners
What you need to know first
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Suitability of undergraduate degree and grades
Participation in group discussion and interview (Zoom or phone if not in Wellington)
IELTS overall 7.5 with no subscore less than 7, within last two years (if first language is not English)
No prior teaching qualification or classroom teaching experience
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Language Teaching
Future employment opportunities might be
English language teacher (TESOL/ESOL instructor)
Language assistant in schools or language centres
Entry into further postgraduate study in TESOL