LTI Delivery Options

Option A: Fully Flexible Distance Delivery
Option B: Flexible Delivery with Cluster Group Support
Option C: Traditional Delivery

A: Fully Flexible Distance Delivery

• Study at home – or anywhere you like.
• Study when it suits you.
• Study at your own pace over any 12 month period.
• No need to attend training sessions.
• Receive the support of a qualified facilitator specifically assigned to you, to dialogue throughout your training by email and phone, to give feedback on assessment items and monitor your progress.
• Read the training manual and student readings provided to you. Each unit contains reflection questions and tasks which you can use to interact with your supervisor (usually via email).
• Complete your 20 hours of Prac Teaching observation and supported teaching experience where and when it suits you as approved by LTI.
• Your facilitator will also give you feedback on your lesson plans and the materials you use in class.

Fully Flexible (Distance) - Standard Course Fee: *$1950

* Note: Fee may vary depending on location, Prac Teaching arrangements, and other considerations.

B: Flexible Delivery with Cluster Group Support

• Approx 20 hours of face to face support with a Group Facilitator
• For Example:
• 10 sessions of 2 hours once a week
• 5 intensive days
• Self directed study required.
• Enrolment intakes every term (approx 10 weeks) or less.
• Information and Orientation Evenings usually in the week prior to the start.
• Finish within 10 weeks or take up to 12 months to complete the Course.
• 20 hours of Prac Teaching observation and supported teaching experience.

Flexible Delivery with Cluster Support - Standard Course Fee: *$1950

* Note: Fee may vary depending on location, Prac Teaching arrangements, and other considerations.

C: Traditional Delivery

• Approx 60 hours of face to face training
• For Example:
• 20 sessions of 3 hours once a week
• 4 weeks intensively
• Some Self directed study required.
• Enrolment intakes every Semester (approx 20 weeks) or less.
• Finish within 20 weeks or take up to 12 months to complete the Course .
• 20 hours of Prac Teaching observation and supported teaching experience.

Traditional Delivery - Standard Course Fee: *$1950

* Note: Fee may vary depending on location, Prac Teaching arrangements, and other considerations.

Training Materials

Enrol in any Delivery Option and you will be provided with:

• A textbook / training Manual (TESOL made practical) specifically written for this Course.
• An LTI assessment Booklet in hard copy and on CD to be completed as you progress through the Course.
• Additional Student Readings on CD for enrichment and depth of understanding about TESOL.

Course content

To qualify for the Certificate IV in TESOL you will complete 12 core (compulsory) units, and 2 elective units (chosen from a selection of 11 electives).
You will also complete some practice teaching. You will spend about 20 hours in an ESL classroom, observing an experienced teacher and teaching your own lessons. You will prepare and deliver lessons in speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, spelling and pronunciation.

Time frame

Your enrolment in any format is valid for 12 months from your start of study date.

Assessment

Assessment for all formats is all based around your practice teaching. Your prac supervisor will observe your teaching, give feedback and complete assessment reports on your performance. You will submit your lesson plans, a copy of any materials used, your self-evaluation and prac supervisor’s reports to your facilitator.
Completion of the Course in any format is dependent on you demonstrating competency in the Prac Teaching component of the Course.

You will be given multiple opportunities to “pass” the Course and will be provided with support, encouragement and guidance as you progress through the Assessment process.