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TESOL / TESL Certification in Vancouver BC

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Oxford Seminars, Vancouver:
Start a rewarding new career as an English language teacher in Canada or abroad! A leading provider of internationally-recognized TESOL/TESOL certification in North America, Oxford Seminars offers combined online / on-site English teacher training programs. In Vancouver BC, our 100-hour onsite course is held at the University of British Columbia and/or the Simon Fraser University-Vancouver campus. In addition, there is a 40-hour online component to our certification course.

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Why Choose Oxford Seminars?


- Qualified & Experienced Teachers
Every member of our extensive teaching faculty has years of distinguished ESL teaching experience both in Canada and abroad. They cover a comprehensive range of teaching skills, ensuring that our graduates are well-trained, marketable ESL teachers. They are approachable, engaging, and above all, patient and understanding.

- Comprehensive Curriculum
This program aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to become a successful English language teacher. You will learn about teaching in a multicultural setting, meeting the needs of diverse learners in the classroom, organizing the teaching workload, and making effective use of English teaching resources.

- Small Class Sizes
We limit the number of students in each class to ensure that you get the individual attention you need in a comfortable setting. You will have lots of opportunity to interact with and learn the most from our highly qualified instructors.

TESOL/TESL Certification Course:

This comprehensive course comprises 100 hours of onsite classes taught over 6 days (Saturdays & Sundays) combined with 40 hours of online classes. Includes a practicum (teaching practice).

The fundamentals of language acquisition, learning, and teaching are explored through case studies. Through a critical evaluation of grammar resources, trainee teachers hone their understanding of English grammar and how to teach it through stimulating and engaging lessons.

Graduate Placement Service
Our Graduate Placement Service provides assistance with finding the most rewarding teaching jobs at ESL schools around the world. IT is available exclusively to Oxford Seminars graduates at no additional cost.

Student Testimonials:

"I enjoyed this course very much and I learned a great deal. The instructor is an excellent teacher who motivated the students, had a sense of humour and is very knowledgeable."
- S.H., Nanaimo, BC

"The practicum was great for getting a sense of what it's like to teach. The feedback was very helpful. The course has been great for networking as well."
- N. Khun, Surrey, BC

"From the start of this course, with no knowledge, to the end of the course, with a great improvement in knowledge and confidence, I am ready to take on this new and exciting change in careers."
- R.E., Vancouver, BC

"The instructor's personality and upbeat teaching style was wonderful. Her great sense of humour made my learning process a breeze."
- S.G., Richmond, BC

Additional TESOL/TESL Course Locations:

Get certified as an English language teacher and join thousands of Oxford Seminars graduates teaching English in dozens of countries around the world! Our TESOL teacher training courses are also offered at other locations in BC, Ontario, Alberta, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Quebec, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and across the United States.

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Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2024-05-23 were from:

Lone Tree, CO, USA; Seoul/Korea, South Korea; Baltimore, USA; Denver Colorado, USA; TX, USA; and more.
Related Schools & Programs. Inquire to our admissions team today:
Sol Schools Toronto
Courses / Programs
Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, Ontario in Canada, Sol Schools Toronto offers a range of internationally-recognized and accredited ESL teacher training courses to students from Canada and around the world.

Certification programs offered by Sol Schools Toronto include a part-time and full-time TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) diploma, Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) course and a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate.

We also offer 5-hour teacher training workshops which cover specific aspects of English language teaching such as Teaching Business English; Teaching English to Young Learners or Teaching English Online.

Conveniently located in downtown Toronto, Sol Schools Toronto is within walking distance of Wellesley subway station, the famous Eaton's Centre and 10 minutes to the CN Tower on the subway.

Because Sol Schools Toronto is also an ESL school, teacher training students are constantly immersed with ESL learners throughout the day to give a real sense of what it is like in a school that teaches English as a second language.
- Full-time TESL diploma course (4 weeks)
- Part-time TESL diploma course (10 weeks)
- Part-time Cambridge CELTA certificate (11 weeks)
- TEFL certificate (1 week)
- 5-hour teacher training workshops
EBC International TEFL Certificate, Madrid
Courses / Programs
EBC would like to invite Canadians to consider Madrid and Spain as a quality TEFL course + work destination in Europe. Madrid is a TEFL hotspot year-round with a vibrant nightlife and cultural immersion experience, and EBC Madrid offers an accredited TEFL course with job placement program for our graduates!  Contact us today for details of our next course dates.

• EBC Madrid is an accredited centre of Trinity College, and a leading provider of internationally-recognised TEFL courses and job placement opportunities for career-change seekers and global travelers.

• EBC offers a British Council-accepted Trinity CertTESOL certificate course in Madrid, the ability to earn up to 60 university credits, and the key resource of free worldwide, lifetime job placement for our TEFL graduates.

• The Trinity CertTESOL qualification is preferred by many renowned language schools worldwide, and over the last 16 years, EBC has been instrumental in helping more than 8000+ TEFL graduates finance their travels and realise their dreams of living and working outside of their home countries.

• If you are a citizen of the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa, EBC Madrid provides our comprehensive Road2Spain program which offers you a 1 year student visa to work, live and travel throughout Spain and Europe.

• EBC also runs accredited TEFL courses in Crete (Greece), Buenos Aires, (Argentina) and Boracay (Philippines).
Intensive 4-week accredited TEFL / TESOL teacher certificate course:
• Comprises 150 hours including 24 hours of teaching practice.
• Written to UK QCF level 5 standards.

With Study Package options:
• Bronze, Silver, Gold and Road2Spain (Road2Spain is an ideal option, for example, for citizens of the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa who want a seamless stay in Spain with accommodation and study visa included).
Canada College
Courses / Programs
Located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada College provides the latest methods of teaching and course material through our dedicated TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certificate & Diploma programs. Canada College employees a number qualified staff and professors who are dedicated to higher education.

Our TESOL Certificate Program is designed for international teachers of English as a Foreign Language who want to continue their professional development, for professionals in Canada, considering a career change, and for recent college graduates who want to travel and teach abroad. Canada College is one of the few schools in the province of Quebec recognized by TESL Canada.

Our TESOL Diploma program is a 290-hour course for more experienced English teachers. Students who have already completed our TESOL Certification are eligible to enroll into our Diploma program. Courses already completed during their certification will be taken into account.
English Teacher Training (TESOL / TEFL) Certificate & Diploma Courses:

6-week TESOL Certificate Program:

- Provides an integrated curriculum of courses, workshop, and supervised student teaching organized around six, one-week units.

290-hour TESOL Diploma Program:

- Students who have already completed our TESOL Certification, are eligible to enroll into our Diploma program.
inlingua Victoria College of English and TESL
Courses / Programs
Centrally located in downtown Victoria BC, Inlingua Victoria provides an intensive 120-hour TESL / TEFL Teacher Training Diploma Program for students looking to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) at home or abroad. The program includes 100 hours of intensive and comprehensive ESL methodologies, lesson planning, resources and job search skills. Student teachers also complete 20-hours of hands on teaching with ESL students from around the world who are attending our English Language Programs in Victoria.

We invite you to become a part of a very special college. Flexible, dynamic, and lively learning to challenge and engage, we prepare our students for an ever changing, exciting world. With a long, proud history of innovation and excellence in language training, it is our pleasure to introduce you inlingua. We search the world for excellence in language training, facilities and teachers, bringing world class courses to our college.
Intensive 120-hour TEFL / TESL Teacher Training Diploma Program

Modules include:
- Theories and Methods – Overview of TESL
- Communicating effectively – Teaching Grammar
- Pronunciation to conversation – Teaching Listening & Speaking
- Literature and life – Teaching Reading
- Communicating creatively – Teaching Writing
- Designing an ESL curriculum
- Testing in ESL
- Making the classroom work – Class dynamics
- Finding your first ESL job
- Tutoring in ESL/EFL
International House Career College, Vancouver
Courses / Programs
Conveniently situated in the heart of Vancouver BC, International House Career College is a leading provider of TESL, TEFL, TESOL and CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) certificate and diploma programs. We also offer an online TESL certificate.

The most widely-recognized English language teaching certificate, the CELTA training qualification offered by IH Career College is awarded by Cambridge ESOL and opens doors to good English language teaching jobs around the world.

Graduates of our IHC (International House Certificate) in TESL will have the necessary knowledge and skills to become successful ESL teachers.

Our International Diploma in TESOL is a 10-week foundation course designed as an extension to the IHC. 

Our English language teacher training programs are second to none. Our courses are run by competent and creative TESL teacher training teams.

You are guaranteed instruction by the most highly qualified, experienced and dedicated professional TESL teacher trainers in Vancouver. 

Our excellent learning environment and individual, personal attention will make your learning experience wonderful and unforgettable.

Student Testimonial: 
"Teaching practice feedback was perhaps the greatest value of the course: detailed, relevant and useful comments / feedback, always constructive."
-  Jacques Bernizan
• CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) course

• TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) Certificate course: Full-time 4-week / 130 hour program.

• ID TESOL: International Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. 10-week foundation course designed as an extension to the IHC.

• TESOL Foundation course: 2 week / 35 hour program to prepare international students for the International House Certificate in TESL.

• Online IHC TESL course: Online initial teacher training program
Vancouver Community College
Courses / Programs
Situated located in Vancouver, BC, Vancouver Community College (VCC) offers one of the largest TESOL / TESL / TEFL English teacher training programs in Western Canada. VCC is recognized both nationally and internationally as a leader in English language teacher training. We offer a range of different online and on-site Certificate and Diploma programs for teaching English. Our training is accredited by BC TEAL and TESL Canada.

VCC is a recognized leader in instructor training, the choice of the Ministry of Advanced Education for its Provincial Instructor Diploma Program and home of the largest English language teacher training (TESOL) program in Western Canada.

We offer programs, courses and workshops to professional and potential adult educators and trainers, with graduates instructing in colleges, government, industry, non-profit and private sector organizations.
Online & On-site TESOL / TEFL English Teacher Training Courses:

- TEFL Certificate (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
- TEFL Young Learners Certificate (TEYL)
- TESOL Certificate (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
- TESOL Diploma - Fast Track
- TESOL Diploma - Part-time studies
- TESOL Distance Diploma
- TESOL Elective Courses
- Tutoring ESOL Certificate (English to Speakers of Other Languages)