The course outcomes for graduates will vary depending on existing qualifications and experience. We recommend that potential course participants research the requirements for whatever Country, and particular employment opportunities that may apply by performing a job search. Click here for a Google search on ESL Teaching Jobs

Below is a basic breakdown of the two possible outcomes for graduates for the Certificate IV in TESOL.

Outcome A
(for those with no previous teaching experience or qualifications): Participants who do not have the qualifications or experience outlined under Outcome B below will be able to teach English in a less demanding and less professional capacity. For example:

• To groups of visiting students on short term study tours

• To small groups of migrants in a supervised and limited capacity for the development of general English skills
• To overseas students on an individual tuition or small group tutorial basis
• Overseas in Institutions not governed by Australian standards where predominantly conversational English teaching is required.

Outcome B
(for experienced or qualified participants): A participant who already has a Tertiary Level degree and then also completes the Certificate IV in TESOL will find a wider range of employment opportunities.

For example, in Australia, the combination of a University Degree and the Cert IV in TESOL would be sufficient for teaching English at a National ELT (English Language Teaching) Accreditation Scheme (NEAS) accredited training centre (see www.neas.org.au/teachers/elt.php )

Potential Course participants should research the requirements for whatever Country, and particular employment opportunities that may apply.