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TEFL Certificate (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)

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Welcome to the information page for VCC's TEFL Certificate (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) program, where you'll find all the details you need about admission requirements, program content and how to apply.

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Program Description

The program has been designed to involve the student in a variety of learning environments and instructional delivery methods. Throughout the program, students participate in lectures, demonstrations, peer teaching, group teaching, and individual practice teaching. There may be guest instructors, instructional videos and an opportunity to use computer labs. Students are required to volunteer or work in an English language classroom.

This program is offered on a part-time basis. Students must complete all course work within two years.

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Start Length Credential Campus Part or Full‑time January, April, September Varies Certificate Downtown Part-time

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Admission Requirements

General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.

Please note that you must submit official transcripts and educational documents to support your application; unfortunately, we cannot accept photocopies or fax versions.

Program Specific

1. Grade 12 graduation, including English 12 with a C+ or better, or equivalent.
2. 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: Minimum score of 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL or Band 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS - academic stream) or Minimum score of 145/200 on the VCC English Language Assessment Test.
3. All requests for transfer credits or course exemptions for all courses in the program must be submitted with application to the program. Download a Request for Transfer Credit PDF form.

Recommended characteristics

Strong oral and written communication skills in English
Strong command of English grammar
Interest in, respect for and experience with other cultures
Empathy and patience for those learning a new language and culture

Program Status

Accepting applications - Registration opens August 1, 2013

VCC is accepting applications from international students.

Apply to this Program

Online     Fax     In Person If you're ready and know the program you want, apply now. Download and complete the (PDF) application form and fax to 604.443.8450. Visit us at one of our campus locations.

After you apply, you can check your to see if all of the requirements have been met or to update contact information. Please use the temporary login ID and Personal Identification Number (PIN) that you used to complete your original online application.

Fees and Other Costs

Application Fee Tuition Fee $30.00 $1142.47

Other Costs

Cost Type Details College initiative fee $22.14 Student union fee $25.18 per term U-Pass $105

Additional Information

Students who have completed all of the courses in this program must apply to receive their credential. Please complete the Application for TESOL Credential form and submit it to the Registrar's Office.

For additional information, please contact:
TESOL Department
School of Language Studies
Vancouver Community College
250 West Pender Street
Vancouver, B.C.
V6B 1S9
Phone: 604.871.7000, ext. 8665
Fax: 604.443.8588
Email:tesol@vcc.catesol@vcc.ca

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