Opportunities abound in teaching second languages. If you are teaching or want to teach second languages in Canada or abroad, our flexible certificate programs are ideal for you. These part-time programs offer an innovative curriculum delivered by university-calibre experts. Programs offered online can be taken from anywhere with a computer and reliable Internet connection.
This certificate can be tailored to meet your specific needs. It is available in two specializations: Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) and Teaching International and Heritage Languages (TIHL). Both specializations are available in two levels. The TESL program corresponds with the TESL Canada requirements for Standard 1 and Standard 2 certification.
If you are a new or aspiring teacher looking for immediate classroom application, here or abroad, start with the Level 1 certificate. It will give you the fundamentals of teaching second languages, classroom basics and knowledge of teaching skills and systems to work in the field with confidence. For those wanting to gain a more in-depth understanding of language theory and expand upon practical classroom skills, take the four required courses from TSL Level 1 plus four additional intermediate courses. This will provide 250 hours of comprehensive study for those wanting to proceed to the next level of competencies in the TSL field.
Courses in the TESL specialization are online and courses in the TIHL specialization are offered both online and in traditional classroom format. Take one or two courses per session to complete Level 1 in 12 – 18 months, and Level 2 in 2 – 3 years. By taking multiple courses each session, students can fast-track Level 1 in less than 6 months and Level 2 in less than 12 months.
Teaching Second Language Certificates
- Specializing in Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language – Level 1
- Specializing in Teaching French as a Second Language – Level 1
- Specializing in Teaching International and Heritage Languages – Level 1
- Specializing in Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language – Level 2
- Specializing in Teaching French as a Second Language – Level 2
- Specializing in Teaching International and Heritage Languages – Level 2