Teaching English

About Centennial
Established as Toronto's first public college in 1966, Centennial College offers programs in business, communications, community and health studies, science and engineering technology, general arts, hospitality and transportation.
 

We offer the following programs:

Certificates of Achievement

  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language
  • Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)-Part 1

Certificate (Post Graduate)

  • Teacher of English as a Second Language (TESL)-Part 2

Teaching English as a Foreign Language

This program is designed for those wishing to teach English as a Foreign Language outside Canada.

Teaching English as a Second Language- (TESL) - Part 1

This graduate certificate program, which meets TESL Canada certification requirements, lays the foundation for successful teaching of English as a Second Language. The program focuses on the key theoretical areas of methodology, linguistics, grammar, and teaching skills. The theory is applied through observations of ESL classes and practiced in a monitored practicum. Students graduating from TESL-Part 1 can pursue employment outside of Ontario. Click for more information.

Teaching English as a Second Language- (TESL) - Part 2

This graduate certificate program provides the theoretical and practical experience to teach ESL within Canada and abroad. The program meets the requirements for TESL Canada (Part 1) and TESL Ontario (Parts 1 & 2) certification requirements. The key concepts of the program include: linguistic and pedagogical theory, language teaching methodologies, phonetics and phonology, culture, grammar and reflective practice. Students apply the theory through observations and practice teaching of ESL classes. Graduates of this program can pursue employment inside and outside of Ontario in Language Centres, Education, private schools, colleges and universities.

Complete details of all the courses offered are available in the Centennial College calendar. The calendar also contains all the information you need about admission requirements for international students. Programs may be subject to change without notice.

We will mail you this package when you contact us.