English Language Teacher Training in Toronto, ON

CCELT, Toronto:
The Center for Communication and English Language Teaching (CCELT) provides a 100-hour TESOL / TESL certification program in Toronto, Ontario. A leader in ESL teacher training, CCELT unlocks unlimited employment opportunities around the world through our internationally-recognized certificate program that equips trainee teachers with the skills and knowledge to be successful in the classroom. Our industry-leading international job placement service secures access to top ESL teaching jobs at home and abroad.

100-hour TESOL / TESL Certification Program in Toronto:
This course enables graduates to teach English abroad. In addition, CCELT also provides resume and interview guidance along with a comprehensive pre-departure travel guide. Courses cover a range of topics, from how to assess students’ ability levels to using games and activities in the classroom to encouraging learner autonomy.

Course Structure:
CCELT TESOL / TESL courses include 60 hours of in-person classroom instruction in Toronto (taught over 3 weekends) followed by 40 hours of coursework completed online. The covers a broad range of topics to ensure ESL teachers understand the intricacies and complexities of teaching English, while still allowing time to focus on more specific techniques and strategies that ESL teachers can use in their own classroom.

The CCELT courses were developed in response to a need for a comprehensive, well-structured approach to ESL teaching. The two course components complement each other and enable CCELT students to work in a classroom setting, as well as independently.

Course Objectives:
CCELT TESL courses encompass all of the facets required to understand teaching English as a second language. ESL teaching requires skill and an understanding of ESL teaching strategies; CCELT prepares teachers to meet the needs of their students by providing a comprehensive approach to English language teaching. We also cover all of the English grammar basics.

Course Topics:
CCELT TESL courses cover a broad range of topics to ensure ESL teachers understand the intricacies and complexities of teaching English, while still allowing time to focus on more specific techniques and strategies that ESL teachers can use in their own classroom.

CCELT TESL courses begin by covering topics ranging from the impact English and English language skills have on the world, to understanding the different stages of language learning, to how to understand and gauge learner differences. CCELT TESL courses progress by exploring how to plan for effective instruction, how to broach and teach topics in English language instruction, an overview of proven methods, and classroom management for ESL teachers. Additional topics are covered in the online course component, including teaching English to young learners and helping students develop learner autonomy. Finally, the course includes a component specifically focused on finding ESL teaching jobs abroad, finding and creating appropriate ESL resources and materials, and professional development for ESL teachers.

For further information on our TESOL course in Toronto, please email us via our Contact Us page.