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Teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL)
Next Date: Jun 18, 2013
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These elective courses have been designed for practising English as a second language (ESL) teachers. They are also appropriate for and of interest to people new to the field of ESL.

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Program Description


Topic


Start Length Credential Campus Part or Full‑time
Varies Varies VCC Transcript Downtown Part-time


Career Prospects



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

Electives and general interest courses are open to anyone interested in the courses. Students do not have to be accepted into a TESOL credential to take a course. Please note: not all courses are offered every term.

Recommended characteristics

Interested in the field of English as a second language and English as a foreign language
Good communication skills in both spoken and written English

Program Status

Accepting applications - Registration opens August 1, 2013

VCC is accepting applications from international students.

Apply to this Program


Complete a VCC application first. If you require further information and/or assistance please call 604.871.7000, ext. 8665, or fax 604.443.8588, or email tesol@vcc.ca.

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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 Check application status 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 $120.26 per credit See Timetable for Fees


Other Costs

Cost Type Details
College initiative fee $2.33 per credit
Student union fee $25.18 per term
U-Pass $105
Other costs U-PASS subject to eligibility.


- Fees are approximate and subject to change without notice. Students making advanced payments for programs/courses or installment payments for current programs, will be required to pay increased rates. The application fee is non-refundable. For more information, see withdrawals and refunds specific to this program.


Additional Information


Health Requirements:



Courses

Term 1
Course Name Outline Course Code Credits
Applying for a TESOL Job -- TESO 1227 0.5
Assessment Literacy for ELT View course outline PDF TESO 1112 3.0
English in a Global Context -- TESO 1244 0.5
Games for Teaching -- TESO 1110 0.5
Grammar Review -- TESO 1125 0.5
IELTS & Academic Entry Exams -- TESO 1286 1.0
Introduction to C.A.L.L. -- TESO 1181 0.5
Language Education Through Drama -- TESO 1177 0.5
TESOL Overview View course outline PDF TESO 1101 3.0
TESOL Through Music -- TESO 1118 0.5
Taking Pronunciation Further -- TESO 1258 0.5
Teaching Beginner Students -- TESO 1228 0.5
Teaching Business English -- TESO 1256 0.5
Teaching ESL to Young Learners -- TESO 1229 0.5
Teaching English Overseas -- TESO 1111 0.5
Teaching Idioms -- TESO 1218 0.5
Teaching Social Issues -- TESO 1191 0.5
Teaching Vocabulary -- TESO 1269 0.5
Teaching iBT TOEFL Exam Prep -- TESO 1273 0.5
Technology and TESOL View course outline PDF TESO 1182 .5
Tutoring ESOL -- TESO 1154 0.5
Tutoring for the LPI and SAT -- TESO 1195 0.5
Understanding the CLBs -- TESO 1253 0.5
Using Art in TESOL -- TESO 1226 0.5
Using Film in the ESL Class -- TESO 1271 0.5


Note: All course/program information including course/program content, length, admission requirements, prerequisites, start/end dates, postponements and/or cancellation is subject to change without notice.

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