Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL – Diploma)

Diploma: Diploma

Location: Broadway

International students admissibility: Accepts International Students

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Overview

This program is only open for domestic students(Canadian/Permanent Residents). If you’re interested in as an international students, please visit aaaa.vcc.ca

Tuition N/A
Credential Diploma
Length The TESOL Diploma Program is 31.5 credits in total. Students complete the program in ten months. Intake for the program is once a year: September (finishing in June).
Hours
Delivery Class-based
Campus Broadway
Start Dates

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Admission Requirement

  1. Bachelor degree or equivalent
  2. 1st Year University English with a minimum ‘C+’ or equivalent
  3. Applicants whose first language is other than English, who are presenting foreign documents, must achieve the following scores on one of the following English language proficiency tests:
    • A minimum score of 88 on the internet based TOEFL with no score lower than 22
    • A Band 6.5 or higher on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS – academic stream) with no band score less than 6.0 with a minimum score of 6.5 on the speaking and listening band
    • A minimum score of 145/200 on the VCC English Language Assessment Test with minimum scores as follows: Listening: 27/30; Speaking: 27/30; Essay: 17/20; Reading: 50/70. The ELA score must be free of a pronunciation recommendation.

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

Recommended Characteristics

  • Demonstrated proficiency in the English language with excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Personal experience with learning a foreign language
  • Motivated and disciplined
  • Interest in, respect for and experience with other cultures
  • Empathy and patience for those learning a new language and culture

Program Availability

Not currently available.

Courses

Full-time

Course list is not available at the moment.

This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Fees and Costs

Application fee
Tuition
Student union
College initiative
Materials not including textbooks
Campus resource
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental Provided by Student Union
U-Pass Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation
Total

Books & Supplies

  • Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
  • Additional costs:
    • Textbooks – Approx. $500
    • Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax

Open Educational Resources(OER) at VCC

No-cost textbooks are available for this program.

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a non-refundable deposit ($300 or $500, depending on program).

Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.

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Application Process

Undergoing program review process.

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Program information

Program head name

janedoe@vcc.ca

Advising

Phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
Email: studentservice@vcc.ca

For International students

study@vcc.ca

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Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.