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TESOL Course - Teaching English to Students of Other Languages

Would you like to use your English skills to teach others? A valid TESOL qualification opens the door to new employment and travel opportunities, and is respected throughout the world. 

The Certificate IV in TESOL

This is a 10-week course that will allow you to work in Australia and abroad. TESOL, or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, is a nationally accredited qualification.

The qualification is offered through our sister institution in Brisbane, Martin College, a leading Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

After successfully completing the 10-week course, you may:

• stay in Australia and teach English to small groups of students, or
• take the opportunity to travel and experience a new culture whilst putting your teaching skills into practice.

In the final week of the course, we also give students the opportunity to sit the Cambridge TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test).

The Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test

The TKT is an external test offered by Cambridge ESOL which aims to increase teachers' confidence and enhance job prospects. It focuses on core knowledge needed by all teachers – particularly those who have just finished a preparation course for teaching English to speakers of other languages.

The TKT complements the TESOL course: much of the knowledge students gain in the TESOL course will be of use in their preparation for the TKT. Students also receive face-to-face tuition in test preparation and practice each week.

Successful students receive two qualifications in just ten weeks.

Why TESOL at Embassy Brisbane?

• The programme offered by Embassy Brisbane is unique in that students receive two TESOL qualifications (Certificate IV in TESOL and Cambridge TKT Certificate).
• Students attending the TESOL programme will be able to take advantage of all of Embassy's technological teaching advantages which saw it win Language Travel Magazine's "Innovation of the Year" award 2008.
• The course cost includes the Cambridge TKT Exam Fee.
• Students will receive an Embassy USB wristband.
• All materials are provided free of charge.

Entry level

You will require a demonstrated language level of at least 5.0 IELTS (academic version) equivalent. No previous qualifications are required. What's my level of English?

Your timetable

Successful completion requires students to complete the following:

• 12 Core Units
• Two Elective Units

In addition, the practical vocational placement component requires a minimum of :

• 14 hours observing an experienced EFL teacher
• Six hours' practice teaching with an EFL class.

Students also receive a minimum 15 hours of TKT test instruction and practice, along with additional hours of guided self study.

Your learning style

This programme is delivered using a blended learning model. It is facilitated by dynamic, experienced and qualified trainers and assessors, and combines:

• Face-to-face theory classes
• Practical sessions with small group and solo activities
• Flexible, individual resource-based learning
• Additional online support materials readily accessible from the WebCT site.

All classes are conducted using interactive whiteboards.

Your results

Assessment is derived from three main sources:

• Observation of teaching
• Practice teaching
• Workbook activities

More information

For further information, including prices and start dates, please download this PDF .

How to apply

Please email Mark Bailey, Marketing Manager, on mbailey@studygroup.com and note that you would like to follow the TESOL course in Brisbane.