Certificate of Educational Studies in TESOL

level 2 symbol This modular course is designed to provide a thorough introduction to the theory and practice of teaching English to speakers of other languages and may be seen as an initial step on a modular pathway towards a more advanced TESOL qualification.

The course is recommended to a wide range of people including:

gap year students seeking to teach English abroad for a year.
those looking to establish a career in TESOL but have no teaching experience. This course may be taken as an initial step on a path towards the Advanced Certificate in TESOL.
practising teachers with no experience of TESOL who seek a practical introduction to TESOL methodology and approaches.
modern language graduates who are planning to teach at ESOL/EFL Summer schools perhaps for the first time.
partners of business or professional people going to live abroad and who may wish to teach ESOL/EFL there.
those who would like to learn more about TESOL but do not, at this stage, wish to commit themselves to an expensive residential programme.

The course is organised to provide a systematic approach which is simple yet thorough, easy to read and understand. Each module follows a series of simple steps with plenty of examples and guidance leading to practical self-assessment exercises followed by tutor-assessed activities. Facilities for guided self-revision are built in.

The distance-training programme consists of twenty-three modules comprising the following five units:

Study skills
Language Awareness
The Practice of TESOL
Lesson Planning and Preparation
Practical Phonetics

All Eurolink tutorial staff are extremely well-qualified and experienced in the teaching of English to speakers of other languages.

Duration

No two people work at the same pace, have similar commitments or study time available. You can pace yourself and work as quickly as you wish or take as long as you need. The Cert.(ES)TESOL takes on average 150 hours to complete. With full-time study (16-20 hours weekly) it's possible to complete the programme in eight to nine weeks. On a purely part-time basis (9-12 hours weekly) the course can be completed in twelve weeks.

Assessment and Award of the Certificates

Examination is by continuous assessment of the worksheet assignments for each unit module. There are no formal written examinations.

Re-submission of unsatisfactory assignments (except Practical Phonetics) for regrading is at the discretion of each unit tutor and the Director of Examinations.

Award of the Certificates is restricted to those who successfully complete the course and all assessment assignments.

Certificate holders are entitled to use the postnominal designation Cert.(ES)TESOL. They may also use the ACTDEC level 2 Associate Teacher of ESOL qualification status title.

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College of Teachers Certificate of Educational Studies

Candidates successfully completing this course of studies will also receive the College of Teachers Certificate of Educational Studies.

An application form, for course participants to register with the College of Teachers for award of the College's Certificate of Educational Studies, is enclosed with the course handbook, Certificate of Enrolment, audio cassette/compact disc and document booklet.

The fee for the College of Teachers Certificate of Educational Studies is as follows:

UK	£45
Overseas	£50

Eligibility

Applications for course participation will be considered from teachers and graduates of all disciplines. Consideration will also be given to applicants who have professional or other qualifications, are capable of communicating clearly, and who feel confident in their ability to bring a clear, analytical approach to the English language and to develop a teaching style appropriate to learners with a wide range of needs. Such applicants will be expected to have a good general education up to the usually accepted level for university entrance.

Applications from non-native speaker graduates or teachers are very welcome.

Course Dates

Enrolment is continuous, so you can enrol at any convenient time.

Formal Regulations and Syllabus

A copy of the formal regulations and syllabus for the Cert.(ES)TESOL is available separately.

Sample Course Material

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Course Fees

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