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What are the international standards?

Meeting international standards - sounds like a big thing doesn't it? And there are lots of TESOL Courses out there that consider themselves to "meet" international standards, but what does this actually mean?

Here's the thing - there is no set of written standards for international TESOL qualifications, however, there are some general global expectations around TESOL Courses. Our research tells us that while the requirements for English Teachers can vary vastly between countries and institutions, they generally expect a person to have completed:
✓ Practical placement - usually with genuine English as a Second Language Learners
✓ A substantial number of course hours (not just a 1-day course)
✓ Training with a reputable provider whose name they've heard of or is verifiable
This is just a minimum, general expectation. There can be other expectations if you are planning to teach English at higher levels (e.g. at a university) and some different countries will hold higher expectations than others for their English Teachers. ​
 

Australian Standards

In Australia, teaching positions are much more competitive than overseas or online teaching positions, however, once you are qualified to teach in Australia, you will find that you'll be able to exceed the international expectations in most other countries and online providers. Your existing qualifications and teaching experience (volunteer or paid) play an important role in what types of positions you could potentially hold in Australia. 
Australian ELICOS Standards
​In Australian ELICOS centres, employment eligibility and conditions for teachers and certain other English language college staff are regulated by the federal government through the Department of Education. Specifically, the ELICOS Standards 2018 set out that ELICOS teachers must:

      ☑  have a degree or diploma of at least three years full-time or equivalent (teaching or other)
      ☑  have a suitable TESOL qualification or qualification that contains TESOL as a method
      ☑  have appropriate TESOL teaching experience or be formally mentored by a senior staff member with this experience.
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There are further requirements for teachers who teach on English language programs in the primary or high school sector. Similarly, there are further requirements for those teachers who teach on English language programs for students under the age of 12.
(Source: ELICOS Legislation -
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2017L01349/)

Australian NEAS Standards
​Teachers in NEAS endorsed ELT Centres are required to hold at least the following qualifications:
      ☑  a recognised degree or equivalent * and
      ☑  a recognised TESOL qualification **; or
      ☑  a recognised degree in education with TESOL method ***

*1. a recognised degree or equivalent - NEAS affirms that a Bachelor degree or equivalent is at least three years full-time (or its part-time equivalent) in length. Teachers holding a degree or equivalent from overseas institutions should contact the relevant State or Territory education authority or Department of Education and Training to confirm local equivalence.

**2. a recognised TESOL qualification - A TESOL qualification results from a program of study having all of the following characteristics:
  • no less than 100 contact hours, or the equivalent in Distance Education programs, with a content focus on English language, language learning and TESOL teaching (note: our Certificate IV in TESOL is 580-650 hours, depending on elective and our Diploma of TESOL is 1300 hours) 
  • a practical component including at least six hours practice teaching in TESOL to actual students (not to classmates), supervised and assessed by a teacher who is qualified as per these requirements (note: all of our students complete practical placement in authentic ESL learning environments)
  • is a recognised qualification delivered by an education provider registered with government as being eligible to deliver nationally recognised qualifications (note: we are an Australian Government Registered Training Organisation, RTO No. 30173) 
***3. a recognised degree in education with TESOL method - A degree in education or teaching with TESOL method includes a Bachelor of Education with TESOL method.
(Information Source: NEAS Info - https://neas.org.au/resources/career-advice/#neas-teacher-qualifications)

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Certificate IV in TESOL
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✓ Australian Government Accredited Course (Code: 10695NAT) + meets international standards
✓ 580 - 650 hour TESOL Course (depending on elective choice)
✓ Practical placement (12hrs)
​✓ Develops English teaching skills
​✓ ​Option to upgrade to Diploma after completion
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Diploma of TESOL
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✓ Australian Government Accredited Course (Code: 10688NAT) + meets international standards
✓ 1300 hour TESOL Course
✓ Practical placement (20hrs)
​✓ Develops English teaching skills
✓ ESL Program design and program coordination skills
​✓ Partial credit towards some university level degrees
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International TESOL Cert
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✓ Developed by industry professionals to meet international standards
✓ 200 hour TESOL Course
✓ Practical placement (9hrs)
✓ Develops English teaching skills
​✓ ​Option to upgrade to accredited Course after completion
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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. 
  • "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
      • 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
    • Online Certificate IV in TESOL
    • Online Diploma of TESOL
    • Online International TESOL Certificate
  • 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 >
      • Extensions - Intl TESOL Cert
    • 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