Course Info

The field of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is an exciting and rewarding career that involves teaching English to non-English speakers outside of English-speaking countries. As people around the world continuously strive to become proficient in English -- the international language of communication and information, business and trade, technology and travel -- the demand for TEFL-qualified instructors continues to grow.

If you are interested in teaching English overseas, looking for an exciting and new career, or simply want to improve your second-language teaching skills, the English Language Centre's TEFL course is right for you. The course is designed for both native and non-native speakers of English.

The TEFL course consists of the following:

• Theories of language teaching and learning
• Techniques for teaching speaking and listening
• Techniques using the communicative approach for teaching vocabulary, grammar and phonology
• An opportunity to develop your teaching skills as you study
• 40 hour of classroom instruction
• 20 hours of practicum (optional)
• A parchment of completion (upon successful completion of the course)

Entry Requirements:

• Successful applicants must be capable of using English well, so we require non-native English speakers to be approved by the instructor before registering for the course.
• Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old. 

Please note: The English Language Centre's TEFL course was developed by the University of Saskatchewan, Extension Division (based on TEFL 11). A University of Saskatchewan CERTESL-TEFL 11 credit may be obtained by students who opt to take the University of Saskatchewan's final exam at a cost of $50.00.

Dates and Course ID

Fees

TEFL Course: $625 (includes course materials package and textbook)

Optional - Practicum Course: $155 (students must be registered in the current TEFL course)

To register for these courses by Visa or Mastercard, call 403-320-3323

Student Comments

"Best class I've ever taken. Thanks!"

"I didn't really expect such a unique experience. I think this course will keep giving as I move on and have more to relate it to."

"Excellent class. I feel much more confident about my knowledge of TEFL and the handouts! SUPERB!"