Certificate IV in TESOL - Course Content

Get both knowledge + teaching experience​

We asked English as a Second Language (ESL) schools what they look for when hiring teacher - their answer was practical placement. ​It is so important that when you finish your TESOL Course, you actually know how to teach. 

We start with using guided tasks and case studies to teach you the theory around lesson planning, classroom management strategies, English language and teaching techniques, resource selection and so much more. We then work with you to develop your skills as a teacher through the practical placement program. This combination of theory and practical is the perfect balance to give you the knowledge, skills and real experience to teach English to speakers of other languages anywhere in the world, regardless of what language is spoken.​

To be awarded the full 10695NAT - Certificate IV in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and be fully equipped to teach, you will complete:​

• 9 x Core Units
• + choose 1 Elective Unit from 7 available electives
• + 12 hours of practical placement (6 hours of observation + 6 hours of practice teaching)

9 x Core Units
All of the below core units are to completed:

• TESCIE001 - Create a culturally inclusive learning environment
• TESGAE001 - Use the genre approach to teach English
• TESTEG001 - Teach English grammar
• TESTSP001 - Teach spelling and pronunciation
• TESTSE001 - Teach speaking
• TESTLE001 - Teach listening
• TESTRE001 - Teach reading
• TESTWE001 - Teach writing
• TESDRF001 - Develop resource files​​​ ​

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Elective Options (complete one)
​Certificate IV in TESOL students also complete one (1) of the following elective units:

• TESECL001 - Teach ESL to early childhood learners
• TESPSL001 - Teach ESL to primary school-aged learners
• TESTAL001 - Teach ESL to teenage learners
• TESMAD001 - Use music, art and drama in TESOL
• TESTEC001 - Use technology to assist ESL learning 
• TESWWV001 - Work with volunteers in ESL contexts
• TESCBC001 - Establish community based English classes

Please note: Some class locations may only offer a limited number of electives. Students will be advised on a course by course basis what electives are available for their course. Online Distance education students have a choice of any elective.
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Practical Placement

We want you to be backed by a course that fully prepares you to teach English to speakers of other languages. This means not only learning the theory of how to teach English, but also actually teaching it! 

As part of the course, you get to take part in 12 hours of practical placement (observation & practice teaching) with at least 6 of those hours being practice teaching. Learn more about practical placement...

Practical Placement Program

Practical Placement

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Entry Requirements

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