The following information is about our part-time TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) program leading to TESL Canada certification offered in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Over the past few years faculty and staff from Math, Liberal Studies, French, English, GAS, Health Sciences, HRT and our Administration have taken the program and received TESL training qualifying for TESL Canada certification. With so many international students in our colleges and universities these days, TESL training is no longer just for ESL teachers. TESL training provides any instructor with a solid base in teaching methodology, foundations of the English language, and ways to work with and support ESL students in your classes, no matter the subject area.

There are five required courses in our part-time TESOL program: two in-class, two online and a 20 hour practicum which can be completed in one of our Humber ESL classes. Each class is 30 hours in length and runs over a period of five weeks. In-class courses run on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The courses are offered each semester, so you can complete the program at your own pace, in one, two, three or more semesters. Upon successful completion of all five courses, you can then apply to TESL Canada for certification. Being TESL certified also opens the door if you ever wish to teach overseas. For those instructors without any formal teacher training, this is also a great way to enhance your resume with a teaching credential. For Humber staff or instructors interested in the program, we will waive the $50 registration fee and cover the cost of the teaching practicum, the last course in the program. Unfortunately, as this is a non-funded CE program, the $20 tuition fee does not apply. Each course is $295.00. The link below will provide you with more information about the certificate and the individual courses.

liberalarts.humber.ca/programs/teaching-english-to-speakers-of-other-languages.html

Fall classes begin on September 18.

If you would like more information, or are interested in registering for the program, please contact me directly.

Thank you,

Paul Ward
Director, Professional and Continuing Education, Liberal Arts and Sciences
paul.ward@humber.ca, x75006