Why join the Toowoomba TESOL class?
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Which TESOL Courses are available?
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Certificate IV
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Diploma
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Practical Placement
As part of the course, you get to take part in a practice teaching experience in a real life English as a Second Language (ESL) setting. During your placement you observe an experienced trainer teaching English to speakers of other languages, then actually plan and deliver your own English as a Second Language (ESL) lessons. This is so that you can put the theory of the course into practice and develop your skills as an ESL teacher. Your teaching will be observed by a qualified and experienced ESL teacher who will be able to provide you with feedback and support to help develop your teaching ability.
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During practical placement you will get to:
✓ See an experienced ESL teacher in action ✓ Get tips about ESL teaching strategies and techniques ✓ Gather lots of ideas for ESL lessons ✓ Learn to identify English proficiency level/s in classrooms ✓ Test what delivery style works best for you ✓ Apply what you learn in the course to real life situations ✓ Teach your own ESL lessons ✓ Get feedback on your ESL lessons and teaching style Cert IV in TESOL students complete 12 hours of practical placement (observation & practice teaching). Diploma of TESOL students complete 20 hours of practical placement (observation & practice teaching). |
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.
To attend practical placement, you may need to be willing to do things such as:
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Full Time or Part Time - your choice!
Students have the flexibility to choose to be enrolled as a Full Time or Part Time student. Changing between Full Time and Part Time is free too! We want to support you in whatever way works best.
Students have the flexibility to choose to be enrolled as a Full Time or Part Time student. Changing between Full Time and Part Time is free too! We want to support you in whatever way works best.
COURSE |
Study Mode |
Duration |
Average Hours Per Week |
Cert IV |
Full Time |
12 months |
12 - 14 hrs |
Cert IV |
Part Time |
18 months |
8 - 10 hrs |
Diploma |
Full Time |
18 months |
22 - 24 hrs |
Diploma |
Part Time |
24 months |
16 - 17 hrs |
The above hours are calculated based on the official hours allocated to these Australian Government accredited course. If you end up needing more than the above time frames then you can apply for an extension. Please note an Extension Fee may apply.
The time it takes a student to complete the Course varies depending on factors such as:
It all depends on what works for you, we'll be there to help you every step of the way.
The time it takes a student to complete the Course varies depending on factors such as:
- how much time can be given to study each day or week
- English language knowledge and competence
- motivation to finish the Course quickly
- desire to do extra study and research along the way
- past experience with any kind of teaching
- other personal factors including health, family, financial and employment circumstances
It all depends on what works for you, we'll be there to help you every step of the way.
Course Fees
Course fees are all inclusive - with no hidden costs - includes all practical placement fees, trainer support, online resources & 24/7 access to online learning platform.
*Payment plan options will require you to complete a Direct Debit form.
Payments can be weekly, fortnightly or monthly.
View Payment & Refund Policy.
Centrelink Approved Course Our Certificate IV in TESOL is a Centrelink approved Course. You may be eligible to receive Centrelink support payments (e.g. Youth Allowance, Austudy, PES, etc) while studying with us. Please check with Centrelink regarding their eligibility criteria. |
Need a more flexible payment arrangement? We offer a custom payment plan option for students who find the existing payment options a barrier to enrolment. We may be able to arrange a payment plan that is tailored to what you can afford. Contact us to apply for a Custom Payment Plan. |