Become qualified to teach English as an additional language with the Graduate Certificate of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Get an introduction to the specialised skills and knowledge required to lead TESOL programs, and graduate as a confident, in-demand language teacher.

Want to develop sought-after teaching skills that lead to career progression?

The Graduate Certificate of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is an internationally recognised degree designed for current educators looking to build specialised skills, as well as professionals from other backgrounds with a passion for teaching and language. A high demand for English teachers worldwide puts graduates in a strong position to unlock new career pathways in Australia and abroad.

Under the guidance of accomplished academics with global experience in language teaching, you’ll be trained to teach English as an additional language in schools and adult-learning contexts. Key study areas include:

• principles and approaches to TESOL, including curriculum design and evaluation
• the structure of the English language and how to analyse features of written and spoken text
• linguistic and pedagogical aspects of language learning
• how languages are learned and in what contexts
• contemporary issues relating to language curriculum development.

The course takes an interactive, problem-based approach to teaching. This allows you to develop practical skills that translate directly to the classroom. It also focuses on research-led learning, ensuring course content is evidence based, and the skills you learn reflect the modern challenges of the field.

To complete the Graduate Certificate of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, students must attain 4 credit points.

The course comprises a total of 4 credit points including:

• 4 credit points of core units [ETL702, ETL703, ETL708, ETL715]
• AAI018 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)

There is a high demand for English teachers worldwide. Employment opportunities for teachers of English as an additional language are growing in Australia and overseas. So too are leadership positions in language teaching institutions. With an internationally recognised qualification, you will have the freedom to build a career without borders.

Locally, there are opportunities to work at private language schools or language teaching institutions for migrants.

Entry will be based on performance in: a Bachelor degree or higher; OR at least two years of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent); OR evidence of academic capability judged to

IELTS: Overall 6.5 No band lower than 6

TOEFL IBT: 79 Writing 21; TOEFL PBT: 577 Writing 4.5

C1 PROFICIENCY and C2 PROFICIENCY: 176 No band less than 169

PTE: 58 No less than 50 in each skill

OET: Overall C+

DUELI EAP PROGRAM: EAP 4 (60%)