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 vary depending on the Course you are looking at enrolling into.

DIPLOMA OR CERT IV LEVEL

​You must 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

INTERNATIONAL CERT LEVEL

​Recommended English level:

• 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

GRADUATE LEVEL

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

Prior to enrolment, 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 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.

Practical Placement

Course Outcomes

Elective Options

Online TESOL Courses