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Grad Cert in TESOL

11057NAT - Graduate Certificate in English Language Teaching (TESOL)
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GRAD CERT IN TESOL
Graduate Certificate in English Language Teaching (TESOL)
​Accredited Course: 11057NAT
​AQF Level: 8

> For those already holding a Bachelor degree and wanting a comprehensive, high level qualification which prepares them for teaching English and coordinating English language programs. ​

✓ 800 hour TESOL Course
✓ Practical placement (60hrs)
​​✓ Partial credit given for Diploma and Cert IV in TESOL graduates
​​✓  Government Accredited + meets NEAS Requirements
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What does this course teach you?

English teaching skills:
☑ Create a culturally inclusive learning environment
☑ Use a communicative, genre-based approach to teach English
☑ Teach others to speak, listen to, read and write English
☑ Teach English grammar, spelling and pronunciation
☑ Create activities and plan English lessons (online or in person)
☑ Classroom management and learner engagement strategies
☑ Use technology to teach English
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Program design & coordination skills:
☑ English teaching methodology
☑ Design English programs / syllabus / curriculum
☑ Effective English assessment techniques (formal and informal)
☑ Create custom English learning programs for a specific purpose
(e.g. English for business, medicine, tourism, etc.)
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Practical Placement / Work Experience:
☑ Authentic Practical placement work experience that you can put on your resume
☑ 60 hours of placement, with a minimum of 15 hours practice teaching

☑ Live online placement opportunities available
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+ Practical Placement Program
+ Duration & Assessment

TOTAL COURSE HOURS

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Course Outcomes

Do you want to travel the world teaching English? Or maybe you want to teach in today's virtual classrooms? You can make a difference in the world by learning how to teach English to speakers of other languages - a highly rewarding career. If this is you, you will love this course!

The Grad Cert TESOL is designed to get you employment ready for high level ESL Teaching or Coordinating positions, such as:
  • Coordinating or Teaching online English programs 
  • Coordinating English as a Second Language programs or Teaching English overseas 
  • Teach English language programs in Australia (where a higher education degree is not required)
  • Be a English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher Aid 
  • Teach English in Australia to groups of visiting students or migrants
  • Developing English language programs for individual or small groups of overseas students on a tutorial basis (to support existing studies, e.g. at University level)
  • Be an English as a Second Language (ESL) Tutor
  • Volunteer teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) either in Australia or Overseas
Learn more about Employment Opportunities
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​83% of LTi graduates were employed or enrolled in further study after training.
*Based on 2020 independent National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) data

Why study with us?

Over
Years in TESOL
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Over
thousand+
TESOL graduates 
We are one of the leading TESOL Course providers in Australia and overseas - Language Training Institute (LTi).
✓ First organisation to gain Australia Government accreditation for a Certificate in TESOL in 1996
✓ Over 25 years experience in the global TESOL industry
✓ Publishers of a suite of TESOL Training resources which have been used by over 50 different national and international training organisations
​✓ Over 10,000+ TESOL graduates since 1996
✓ We operate globally and have trained students in over 30 different countries
✓ Verifiable - Australian Government Registered Training Organisation (RTO Number 30173)
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Study Options

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Zoom Tutorials (optional) + Online Learning + Practical Placement
What better way to get ready to teach in today's virtual classroom environments then completing the course online? Flexible study with 24/7 access to video tutorials + we'll connect you with your own Trainer to support you through your studies with us. 
Online Learning

Practical Placement

As part of the Grad Cert in TESOL, you get to take part in 60 hours of practical placement with real life English as a Second Language (ESL) learners - either in a classroom or virtual online classes.
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This is real work experience that you can put on your resume.

We won't charge you extra for practical placement - this is covered as part of your training with us.  At the end of the course, we want you to feel confident in your ability to teach when you enter an ESL classroom.
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Entry Requirements 

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It is important to us that our graduates have an good level of written and spoken English skills before commencing the course. This is not only so that they have the ability to complete the course, but also so that they can be successful English as a Second Language teachers.
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To gain entry into the Graduate Certificate in TESOL Course, you must have a sound level of written and spoken English capabilities (demonstrated through the below) AND 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 teaching qualification + significant industry experience (for example: a Diploma of TESOL in combination with two years experience teaching English)​

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

Do you guarentee a job at the end?
No, but 83% of our graduates are employed or enrolled in further study (e.g. university) after training.
*Based on 2020 independent National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) data

We focus on offering you a great course which is backed by our long standing, strong reputation in the TESOL industry. We make sure that when our graduates finish the course, they are employment ready and fully equipped to confidently enter classrooms around the world (or online) to teach English.

If you plan to go on and complete further study, our Graduate Certificate in TESOL is Accredited by the Australian Government and may be eligible for credit towards some university level degrees.
Can I do the Course 100% Online?
Yes! We even have online practical placements available with ESL learners who attend virtual classes (via video conferencing). ​
Can I Do my Prac Overseas?
Yes, If you find a suitable placement with an overseas institution (or are going to one of our class locations) then you can do your placement overseas. 

If you choose to source your own placement organisation overseas, you will need to make sure there is:
  • An experienced ESL teacher for you to observe (or you could do you observations online)
  • A minimum of 3 genuine ESL learners in the class 
  • A qualified person to observe your teaching or permission to video yourself teaching the class
HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO COMPLETE THE COURSE?
You can either be enrolled as a full-time student with 18 months to complete the course or a part-time student with 24 months to complete the course. Learn more about timeframes & assessment...
THERE SEEM TO BE SOOO MANY TESOL COURSES OUT THERE - HOW DO I CHOOSE? ​​
Go with your gut - if you want to do a course that will be worth something when you finish and avoid ending up with 'just a piece of paper', there are a few questions you need to think about before choosing:
  • What level is the Course? Is it the right level for what I want to do?
  • Is the course accredited (endorsed by the Australian Government)? Is that important for what I want to do?
  • Is the Course worth something overseas? 
  • Will the course meet the TESOL qualification requirements for English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers in Australia? 
  • Is the course delivered by a reputable registered training organisation? Or is it just a third party looking to get sign-ups?
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What to check when comparing TESOL Courses: 
  • Beware of providers that claim they offer "Internationally accredited courses". There is no international body that accredits courses. Ask who the Course is accredited by. Has the Course got Government accreditation? If no, think twice. Read more about International Standards →
  • ​​Be careful! A cheap course may not always be the right choice for what you want to do.
  • Add up the costs - some courses advertise a low fee, but then hit you with practical placement fees, resource fees etc. and it ends up more expensive in the end.
  • Beware of providers who claim to give you a job at the end - Is it actually a job or just an interview? If it is a job, ask a lot about what sort of job it is, where it is and what payment you will get (and whether it is even enough to cover living costs in that country). Is it actually a job that you would want or is it a job that is difficult to fill with low pay or an undesirable location?

To save you some time, here are the answers to those questions about us and our courses:
  • We offer both non-accredited and accredited TESOL Courses - the International TESOL Certificate is a non-accredited specialised training program for those who don't require an accredited one, but want a high quality course at a very affordable price.
  • The accredited courses we offer are the 11021NAT - Certificate IV in English Language Teaching (TESOL), 11020NAT - Diploma of  English Language Teaching (TESOL), 11057NAT - Graduate Certificate in English Language Teaching (TESOL). These courses can be verified on the Australian Government's Website training.gov.au
  • We are an Australian Registered Training Organisation, RTO Number: 30173 - see http://training.gov.au/Organisation/Details/30173 - this means we undergo strict monitoring by the Australian government. It also gives us recognition overseas as being a quality training provider.
  • Our online TESOL courses consist of more than the equivalent of 100 hours of face to face contact. This is achieved for every student that completes any LTi TESOL course (of  any delivery format) through the provision and requirements of the course materials which have been developed and designed for Distance Education in conjunction with the web based support LTi provides. 
  •  We require all our students to complete practical placement with supervised practice teaching of real English as a Second Language students in an actual classroom.​ 
How much does the course cost?
The course fee depends on which course you do and whether you pay via payment plan or upfront. 
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Is the Course government funded?
The TESOL Courses aren't funded, but the Certificate IV in TESOL is eligible for Centrelink support payments (such as Austudy, Pensioner Education Supplement, etc) and we have payment plans starting from $32.50 per week for the Certificate IV.

Please note that while the Certificate IV in TESOL is listed as an approved course with Centrelink, you should enquire directly with the Department of Human Services about your own personal eligibility for Centrelink support payments and amounts.
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Quality TESOL Course
​at an afforable price.

​Our course fees are all inclusive - with no hidden costs: 
 includes all practical placement fees, trainer support, 24/7 access to online learning platform + TESOL Made Practical For All Situations ebook (ISBN: 978-0-9871861-1-9)
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Language Training Institute is a Division of Universal Education and Training Ltd. Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO No. 30173).
Where this website states:
  • "Certificate IV" it is referring to the 11021NAT - Certificate IV in English Language Teaching (TESOL) qualification.
  • "Diploma" it is referring to the 11020NAT - Diploma of English Language Teaching (TESOL) qualification. 
  • "Grad Cert" it is referring to the 11057NAT - Graduate Certificate in English Language Teaching (TESOL) qualification.
  • "International Certificate" it is referring to the non-accredited specialised International TESOL Certificate training course developed by Language Training Institute. 
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  • TESOL Courses
    • Course Levels >
      • Diploma
      • Certificate IV
      • International Certificate
      • Graduate Certificate
      • Dual TESOL Qualification
    • Course Comparison
    • Entry Requirements
    • Course Outcomes
    • Timeframes & Assessment
    • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
    • Practical Placement
    • Testimonials
    • 5 most popular questions ​about TESOL
  • Who are we?
  • Enrol
  • Online Courses
  • Pricing
  • Locations
    • Worldwide - Online
    • Adelaide, SA
    • Brisbane, QLD
    • Melbourne, VIC
    • Perth, WA
    • Sunshine Coast, QLD
    • Sydney, NSW
    • Toowoomba, QLD
    • India
    • Iran
    • Vietnam
  • TESOL Industry Standards
  • Partnerships & Licensing
  • Resources
    • TESOL Resources
    • ESL Resources
  • Current Students
    • Extensions
    • Change Your Details
    • Prac Forms
    • Student Handbook
    • Feedback
  • Replacement Certificates
  • Job opportunities
  • Blog
    • What is TESOL?
    • Teaching English in Australia
    • Using technology in TESOL
    • Cultural Concepts & Australian Idioms
    • What is RPL?
    • English teaching job boom
    • How to prepare for an interview
    • English Proficiency Tests
    • Teaching English to Young Children
    • 8 tips for studying from home
  • Contact Us
  • Online Learning Tour