Graduate Certificate of TESOL
Provider:
Course Code:
GCTESOL
CRICOS Code:
083136G
Qualification Level:
Postgraduate
Course Area:
Education Studies, English Language Courses
Duration:
17-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
New South Wales (Sydney)
Course Fee:
$8,250 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
March, July, November
Course Overview
The Graduate Certificate in TESOL is a course designed for prospective teachers wishing to teach English to speakers of other languages. The course consists of 4 core subjects which prepares students for a variety of language teaching contexts in Australia and overseas. It integrates current theory and practice of TESOL, including teaching methodologies, programming and planning, and linguistics for language teaching. King’s Own Institute works closely with other language teaching providers in Sydney to organise practicum placements, access current industry trends, resources and expertise in teaching methodology, and to identify resources and trends in the field. The course includes a supervised practicum.
The course also provides the foundation for students wanting to progress to the Graduate Diploma in TESOL or the Master of Arts (TESOL).
Course Structure
The Graduate Certificate in TESOL requires the following 4 units to be completed:
Trimester One:
- TSL700 Language Teaching Methodologies
- TSL701 Linguistics for Language Teaching
- TSL702 Learning an Additional Language
- TSL704 TESOL Curriculum Development
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Australian Bachelor degree (3 years) (AQF Level 7) or overseas equivalent. |
| Minimum Age to Apply | KOI does not enrol students under 18 years of age. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Minimum overall score of 7.0 with no band less than 6.5 |
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate of TESOL may find employment opportunities locally or overseas teaching English as a second or foreign language.
Internship or Work Placement
KOI joined forces with Australian Internships for the Financial Scholarship – Professional Internship Program. Students are offered an opportunity to gain professional work experience aligned to their studies and gain a competitive edge in today’s job market with a fully customised internship.