Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL – Diploma)
Overview
| Tuition | N/A |
|---|---|
| Credential | Diploma |
| Length | 10 month |
| Hours | Full-time |
| Delivery | Class-based |
| Campus | Broadway |
| Start Dates |
What to expect
Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion
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).
Admission Requirement
Program-specific
- Bachelor degree or equivalent
- 1st Year University English with a minimum ‘C+’ or equivalent
- 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
| Term One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| TESO 1101 | TESOL Overview | 3 |
| TESO 1127 | Teaching Pronunciation | 3 |
| TESO 1267 | Teaching Listening/Speaking | 3 |
| TESO 1168 | Teaching Grammar 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Term Two | ||
| TESO 1133 | Teaching Reading | 3 |
| TESO 1232 | Communication & Culture | 3 |
| TESO 1128 | Teaching Writing | 3 |
| TESO 1169 | Teaching Grammar 2 | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Term Three | ||
| TESO 1266 | Teaching Academic English | 2.5 |
| TESO 1270 | TESOL Internship | 5 |
| Credits | 7.5 | |
| Total Credits | 31.5 | |
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
* 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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How to Apply
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VCC Registrar's Office
1155 East Broadway
Vancouver, B.C., V5T 4V5
Contact us
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Phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
Email: studentservice@vcc.ca
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