Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Course of Studies

SEMESTER 1
Course Name Credit
TSOL 102 Second Language Acquisition and Theory On Campus 3
TSOL 104 Classroom Practice and Organization On Campus 3
TSOL 106 English Language Curriculum and Materials Development © On Campus 3
TSOL 108 Language and Culture On Campus 3
TSOL 110 Practicum Experience and Seminar On Campus 4
TSOL 112 Grammar and Phonology On Campus 3
TSOL 114 Testing and Evaluation On Campus 1
TSOL 116 Multimedia in the Language Classroom On Campus 1
TSOL 120 International Practicum Practicum 3

Total 24

SEMESTER
Course Name Credit
TEYL 100 Teaching English to Young Learners On Campus 2

Program Summary

The Selkirk College TESOL program offers both
Canadian and International students an opportunity
to gain TESL Canada Professional Standard Two
certification to teach English as a second or
additional language. With the growing global demand
for qualified English language teachers in both
domestic and international schools, both the TESOL
Advanced Diploma and TESL Canada certification are
highly desired qualifications.

Canadian and International student teachers work

side-by-side to explore the fundamental theory and
practice of language acquisition. Because students
also learn and participate within a dynamic English

Language Program at the college, they are exposed
to a wide variety of language learners and learning
styles.

Selkirk College offers two options for TESOL training:
an Advanced Diploma and Advanced Certificate
option.

TESOL ADVANCED DIPLOMA

This four month program is recognized by TESL
Canada. Students who meet the degree qualifications
can obtain Professional Standard Two status with
TESL Canada. International students must meet the
language proficiency requirements of TESL Canada

to obtain TESL Canada certification. Students are
required to complete all 252 hours of class and
course work and also the 42 hours (minimum) of
practicum teaching, observations and seminar work.

selkirk.ca/programs

The program includes course work in the areas of
second language acquisition theory and linguistics,
curriculum design, materials development,
intercultural communication, classroom management,
multi-media resources and assessment. The program
consists of 21 hours a week of classes and practicum.
Practice teaching within the Selkirk College English
Language Program provides students with concrete
experience.

TESL ADVANCED CERTIFICATE

The TESOL Advanced Certificate program requires

a minimum of two years of post-secondary
education and a proven advanced level of English.
The Advanced Certificate program is a four month
program that includes all the course work required
in the TESOL Advanced Diploma program, except for
the Practicum experience. Instead of the practice
teaching component, students complete observations
of language teaching classes and participate in the
Practicum Seminar. The TESOL Advanced Certificate
program does not meet all the requirements needed
to apply for TESL Canada recognition.

If students who have completed the Certificate
program wish to complete the practicum component
and convert their Certificate to an Advanced Diploma,
they can do so within one year and with the approval
of the TESOL Program Supervisor. There is a small
additional charge for this additional teaching
experience.

selkirk.ca/tesol

LENGTH OF STUDY:
Four months

ACCREDITATION:
Advanced Diploma

CAMPUS:
Castlegar Campus

Admission Requirements

ALL TESOL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT

1. Proof of successful graduation from a degree or
diploma program from a recognized institution

or

Proof of completion of at least two years of post-
secondary education with an average of C+.

2. Evidence of prior work or volunteer educational
experience, preferably with second language
learners, and/or course work in education is
desirable

3. An interview in person or via Skype
4. Aresume

5. Completed application form and application fee. To
apply download application form.

6. Proof of English Language Proficiency.

Applicants who have completed most of their
education in a language other than English, must
provide evidence of a minimal TOEFL score of 213
(CBT), or an IELTS score of 6.5 (with no band score
lower than 6.0), or have completed the Selkirk
Advanced English Language program and English 051
with a C+ or higher average.

NOTE: To be eligible for an Advanced Diploma
recognized by TESL Canada and to obtain a TESL
Canada Professional 2 status, applicants must have
completed a degree. Students, who have a degree

in progress, may apply for certification with TESL
Canada on completion of their degree. Additionally,
applicants who are speakers of other languages must
have aTOEFL score of 550 (PBT) or 213 (CBT) AND a
TSE minimum score of 6 and aTWE minimum score
of 5.

Important Dates

Advanced Diploma is only offered once a year in
the fall semester; however, it is possible to request
a ‘delayed practicum’ for the winter or spring
semesters.

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