Entry Requirements
It is important to us that our graduates have an adequate level of written and spoken English ability. This is not only so that they have the skills to complete the course, but also so that they can be successful English as a Second Language teachers.
To gain entry into LTi's TESOL Courses, you need to provide evidence of a sound level of ability in written and spoken English. One of the below examples of evidence of English proficiency must be provided prior to enrollment in the course. The LTi Admissions Team will then assess if you meet the course entry requirements based on the evidence provided. Evidence of English proficiency examples include:
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If you are unable to provide evidence of English proficiency, please contact us to discuss what options are available. You may be asked to complete an entry test or participate in an interview over the phone or face to face.
Minimum Scores for English Proficiency Tests:
Minimum Scores for English Proficiency Tests:
Certificate iv Entry Scores
If your evidence of English proficiency is an endorsed test, then 10695NAT - Certificate IV in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) entrants should have an English proficiency notionally equivalent to a minimum IELTS score of 5.5. Other proficiency tests and associated scores that would indicate equivalent English proficiency may include, but not be limited to:
- PTE Academic: 46
- TOEIC: 700
- TOEFL (paper): 525
- TOEFL (CBT): 196
- TOEFL(IBT): 69-70
- Cambridge Exams: FCE
- CEF: B2
- ISLPR: 3
Diploma ENTRY SCORES
If your evidence of English proficiency is an endorsed test, then 10688NAT - Diploma of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) entrants should have an English proficiency notionally equivalent to a minimum IELTS score of 6.0. Other proficiency tests and associated scores that would indicate equivalent English proficiency may include, but not be limited to:
- PTE Academic: 51 - 58
- TOEIC: 750
- TOEFL (paper): 550
- TOEFL (CBT): 213
- TOEFL(IBT): 79 - 80
- Cambridge Exams: FCE-A
- CSWE: IV
- ISLPR: 3
Technology Recommendations
In order to successfully complete the Certificate IV or Diploma TESOL Course it is recommended that you have the following:
If you do not already have access to the above technology then you may find that it may be available through your local library.
- Access to a computer 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 printer and scanner (some mobile phone apps allow scanning)
If you do not already have access to the above technology then you may find that it may be available through your local library.