TESOL Course
Entry Requirements

It is important that you have an adequate level of written and spoken English ability. This is not only so that you have the skills to complete the course, but also so that you can be a successful English as a Second Language teacher. 

​The entry requirements and English proficiency evidence varies depending on the level of TESOL Course you are looking at enroling into.

If you are unable to provide the below entry evidence, then you may be able to complete free English proficiency testing. Please contact us to discuss your options. 

PREPARATORY OR INTERNATIONAL CERT LEVELS

It is important that you have an good level of written and spoken English skills. This is not only so that you have the ability to complete the course, but also so that you can be a successful English as a Second Language teacher.
  
PREPARATORY CERTIFICATE:
While there are no mandatory entry requirements for the Preparatory Certificate, it is recommended that you can confidently and fluently read, write, speak and understand English before enrolling. If you struggle with any of these skills then you may want to do an English Course before undertaking this TESOL Course.

INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE:
In order for you to gain entry into the International Certificate, ​you must provide evidence showing ONE of the following:

• Completed Year 12 English at a pass level or higher (in Australia)
• Completion of other studies (Cert III or higher) delivered in English
• Achieved an IELTS 5.5 or equivalent on an endorsed English test
• + see more examples

CERT IV or Diploma LEVELS

​When you enrol, we will ask that you to participate in an Entry Skills Test. The Entry Skills Test will involve a multiple choice quiz designed to evaluate your readiness for the study by assessing key skills in language proficiency, digital literacy, numeracy, and cognitive reasoning. Most people who passed Year 12 (senior secondary school) will be able to acheive a pass result in the Entry Skills Test.

​In addition to the Entry Skills Test, you must also provide evidence showing ONE of the following:

• Completion of Year 12 English (pass level or higher)​
• Completion of other studies (Cert III or higher)
• An endorsed English test (minimum IELTS 6.0 or equivalent)
• + see more examples

GRADUATE LEVELS

A degree or significant industry experience with a lower level TESOL qualification is required for entry into the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma.

​When you enrol, we will ask that you to participate in an Entry Skills Test. The Entry Skills Test will involve a multiple choice quiz designed to evaluate your readiness for the study by assessing key skills in language proficiency, digital literacy, numeracy, and cognitive reasoning. Most people who passed Year 12 (senior secondary school) will be able to acheive a pass result in the Entry Skills Test.

​In addition to the Entry Skills Test, you must provide one of the following:

• a Bachelor level / undergraduate Degree in any discipline area if completed in a native English-speaking country (i.e. where the first language is primarily English). 
• a Bachelor level / undergraduate Degree that has a major in English Language if completed in any country (regardless of the primary first language).
• a lower level English teaching qualification + significant industry experience (for example: a Diploma of TESOL in combination with two years experience teaching English as a Second Language)

 

Technology Recommendations

The TESOL Courses are online courses and you will need a computer or device with internet access in order to complete it. The course will require you to download, read and complete documents (in either PDF or Word format). 

It is recommended that you have the following: 

• Access to a computer or device with the following installed:
  • Windows XP or newer 
  • Mircosoft Office or Openoffice
  • Internet browser (recommended: Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari)
• Internet Access
• Basic computer knowledge including:
  • How to turn a computer on and off
  • Using a mouse and keyboard
  • Ability to browse the internet
  • Ability to upload and download files
  • Basic Word document skills (including creating, typing in, and saving documents)
  • Ability to email documents as attachments
• Access to a recording device (most mobile phones have camera recording)
• Access to a printer and scanner (some mobile phone apps allow scanning)

​If you complete your placement via online classess, then you will also need to be able to participate in video conferencing with a camera and microphone.

If you do not already have access to the above technology then you may find that it may be available through your local library.

Practical Placement

Course Outcomes

Elective Options

Online TESOL Courses