CELTA / TESL Courses in Toronto, ON

Sol Schools Toronto:
Sol Schools Toronto is an international language school and teacher training center located in downtown Toronto, Ontario in Canada. The ESL teacher training programs offered by Sol Schools Toronto include a TEFL certificate, a part-time CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) course and a TESL diploma course (offered full-time or part-time) which teaches you everything you need to teach English in Canada or overseas. Full job assistance is also provided.

ESL Teacher Training Courses in Toronto:
To meet the needs of our students, we offer modern, professional, accredited courses in a real ESL setting as well as full employment assistance! Our programs will qualify you to teach English, whether you are planning to do so in your home country or in Canada or travel the world and teach. Teaching English as a second or foreign language is an exciting and rewarding career that can take you anywhere and change people's lives!

If you are looking to teach English in Canada (and overseas) we recommend the following courses:

TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) Diploma Program:
The TESL Diploma program is recognized throughout Canada and worldwide, as it complies to international standards which requires 100 hours of in-class training and a 20 hour practicum. This program provides an in-depth look at teaching international students both locally and abroad and follows the TESL Canada guidelines.

Students enjoy the balance of practical and theoretical methods of teaching. TESL students will observe experienced teachers for 10 hours and teach for 10 hours of supervised teaching to ESL students. All of these are organized and completed at Sol Schools Toronto. Class sizes are kept to a maximum 10 students to assure that each student is given a great amount of personal attention. Graduates are ready and confident to teach after graduation and are quickly hired locally and abroad.

In order to apply, students must have a university degree and pass the admissions procedure. Non-native speakers must also provide either a TOEFL or an IELTS score.

- Intensive TESL Course (Full-time):
Classes take place from Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 3:00pm for 4 weeks. The practicum (teaching practice) is completed outside of the course time. 5 practicum classes must be taught. 

- Semi Intensive TESL Course (Part-time):
Classes take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6pm to 9:30pm for 10 weeks. The practicum (teaching practice) must be completed outside of the course time. Practicum classes will be Monday to Thursday evenings plus possibly some Saturdays.

Part-time Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) Program:
Duration:
11 weeks including practicum: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6pm to 10pm
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The CELTA program is the longest running teacher training certification in the world. Students who finish this program will receive a teaching award from the University of Cambridge. Our CELTA program is offered on a part-time basis to make the transition from one career to ESL teaching a little easier. However, although this course is offered on a part-time basis, students of the CELTA program must be prepared for a semi-intensive course.

The CELTA course is an excellent choice for those who are looking to teach in Europe or the Middle East, although this certification can be used worldwide. Our CELTA program meets the TESL Canada requirements, so it can also be used in Canada too. 

Entry Requirements:
High School Diploma or higher; Proficient English ability; Pass the Admissions tasks.

For those who are looking to teach overseas only, we recommend the following courses:

Sol Schools Toronto TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Certificate Course:
Duration - 1 week (including practicum): Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Teaching English overseas is almost becoming a rite of passage. Many people teach overseas to see if this is an industry that they would like to pursue long term. The TEFL Certificate will give students an insight into how English language teaching works, the basics of lesson planning and an introduction of teaching methodology and techniques. It is offered to anybody as a 5-day course, covering the basics of current ELT practice and theory. The course covers similar areas as the CELTA / TESL / TESOL courses but in less detail, and includes observation of experienced teachers and approximately one hour of teaching practice with foreign students to really understand how the classroom works and to practice their new skills. This program can be used overseas only, but those who wish to continue in this industry will receive a discount on the TESL or CELTA program.

5-hour English Teacher Training Workshops:
- Teaching Business English
- Teaching Grammar
- Teaching One to One
- Teaching Young Learners
- Teaching TOEFL
- Teaching English Online

Our 5 Hour Workshops are intensive and informative and will give you an edge on a variety of jobs both locally and overseas. Both new and experienced teachers will benefit from learning new ways to approach the classroom, ideas and activities to use and a wealth of information to take home on the subject. 

For further information on our ESL teacher training courses in Toronto, please email us via our Contact Us page.