✓ Become qualified to teach English as an Additional Language (EAL)

✓Ideal for teachers (who are eligible for Victorian Institute of Teaching registration) wishing to gain an EAL teaching specialisation

✓ Gain 50 credit points towards the Master of TESOL

✓ Research-driven learning

Undertake this Graduate Certificate to get a taste of the 'Master of TESOL’ and gain an English as an Additional Language (EAL) specialisation to teach in schools. There is a high demand for English teachers worldwide and this internationally recognised course will allow you to work in a variety of educational settings.

Please note: the Graduate Certificate of TESOL does not provide an initial teacher qualification to register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. For information on becoming a teacher, please visit the Become a Teacher page.

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Who is the course for?

This course is designed for ready-qualified teachers wishing to add English as an Additional Language (EAL) as a specialised area. It’s for teachers looking to deepen their current skills and equip them with the principles and approaches to teaching TESOL – including curriculum design and evaluation. If you’re interested in completing the full Master of TESOL with us, graduates of the Graduate Certificate in TESOL will be eligible to apply for entry to the Master of TESOL with 50 credit points of advanced standing for the ‘EAL Teaching’ specialisation.

Why choose the Graduate Certificate in TESOL with us?

If you’re looking to explore teaching English as an additional language, the Graduate Certificate is an excellent entry to this field. At the Faculty of Education, you’ll be taught by a number of internationally recognised education experts. As students of Faculty researchers, you’ll experience research-led learning, focusing on concepts and findings, sometimes even before publishing.  Alongside being taught by thought-leaders in this field, the course has been built for practical application in the real world, so you can return to teaching with the skills in place.

The reputation of the University of Melbourne is strong and globally recognised, particularly for education, where we  are regularly ranked #1 in Australia and among the top 15 worldwide. We are at the cutting edge of teaching and research.

SUPPORT WHILE YOU LEARN

We take pride in the excellent support we offer our Graduate Certificate in TESOL students from enrolment, throughout their studies, and beyond. If you are an Indigenous student, we offer a range of support services here at the University of Melbourne via Murrup Barak.

In the Graduate Certificate in TESOL, you’ll learn to analyse and gain understanding of the nature and form of language as a system. Over the course of your studies, you will also develop insight in how to critically evaluate and explain implications of acquiring a second language for learning and teaching. The course provides those brand-new to TESOL the ability to evaluate contemporary education issues in the field, allowing graduates to confidently contribute to local, national and global issues in TESOL education.

Study structure

The Graduate Certificate in TESOL is comprised of both supported teacher placement and face-to face learning. Entry points to the course are in both semester 1 and 2, designed to suit most schedules. For flexibility around professional or family commitments, we also offer the Graduate Certificate in TESOL on a part-time (1 year) or full-time (6 months) basis.

The program:

The program is 50 points of coursework, comprising 4 x 12.5 point four specialist core subjects. Find out more below in ‘Explore this course’.

• Supervised Teaching (Second Language)
• Grammar for Language Teachers
• Second Language Teaching Methodology
• Second Language Acquisition and Teaching

HOW WILL I STUDY?

The delivery mode of our course is face-to-face classes on the Parkville campus, plus supported teacher placement in primary, secondary or adult education environments. The English as an additional language teaching specialisation also requires 22 days of supervised placement at a school or similar setting during school hours.

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Graduates with Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration will be eligible to apply for EAL positions within Victorian schools. You'll finish the course with the ability to critique and manage language curricular and resources which are culturally and linguistically appropriate. In the wider education field, you’ll be able to promote social justice, employability, career awareness, wellbeing and citizenship through educational policy and practice.

Applicants are encouraged to contact the VIT to determine eligibility if they do not already hold current registration.

INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS & FUTURE STUDY

Through your education studies, teaching placements and research projects, you will develop strong professional and personal connections with community and industry that will open doors to an outstanding future. After successfully completing this course, you will be eligible to for 50 credit points towards the Master of TESOL, as well as other master courses.

HIGHLY EMPLOYABLE

Finish your course confident of gaining employment, thanks to the excellent reputation of the Faculty of Education. We are consistently ranked #1 in Australia and in the global top 15 for Education, meaning a degree from us is a globally-recognised achievement.

A four-year degree in education (or equivalent) OR An undergraduate qualification in any discipline AND at least 100 credit points (or equivalent) of graduate study in education.

IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 + ; Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 58 + no communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 + no skill below 169.