Program Overview
Program Details
Full Time Offerings
Full Time Offerings
Your Learning Experience
This post-graduate program will cover topics such as integrating theoretical, pedagogical and practical applications for teaching English as a second or foreign language and meeting educational standards set by TESL Ontario. Additionally, this program includes courses to enhance professional and intercultural communication skills, knowledge and experience.
Career Information
Graduates of Fanshawe’s Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Intercultural Competence (TES2) post-graduate certificate program will be eligible to apply for accreditation by TESL Ontario. This is a necessary credential for teaching in government-funded language programs for adults in Ontario and Canada. Students must also meet the other requirements stipulated by the governing body.
There are also many opportunities abroad with employers who are looking for teachers with a TES2 certificate. In addition, the intercultural competence component of this program will prepare graduates for employment with organizations that work with newcomers to Canada, such as settlement agencies, or to work abroad helping prepare people for intercultural experiences.
Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduation employment rates among large colleges in Ontario?
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Intercultural Competence (TES2) program:
Abroad ESL Teacher
Embrace an opportunity to change your life and the life of others by travelling to a different country to help teach English to children.
Adult ESL Instructor
Use module planning to prepare course outlines and daily lesson plans according to student needs.
Having the Intercultural Competence course in addition to the teaching related ones gives the program a higher value. Be ready to work hard; this is not an easy program. You will learn a lot that will not only help you to become a good English teacher, but also will help you to become a tolerant person who can successfully live in a multicultural society.
Academic School
Program Coordinator:
Ghazal Lotfi
Admission Requirements
A Two- or Three-Year College Diploma, or a Degree
OR
Acceptable combination of related work experience and
post-secondary education as judged by the College to be equivalent
to the above*
Note:
*Applicants may be required to submit a resume
and cover letter that includes details of work
experience.
For TESL Ontario and TESL Canada accreditation, applicants will need a three or four year degree.
International Admission Equivalencies
English Language Requirements
English Language Requirements
Test | Score |
---|---|
TOEFL iBT | 88 |
IELTS Academic | Overall score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands |
CAEL | Overall score of 70 with no score less than 60 in any of the four bands |
PTE Academic | 59 |
Cambridge English | Overall score of 176 with no language skill less than 169 |
ESL4/GAP5 | Minimum grade of 80% in Level 9, 75% in Level 10 |
Duolingo | Overall score of 120, with no score lower than 105 |
Recommended Personal Preparation
Recommended Personal Preparation
Traveling, working, or studying abroad provides opportunities to understand the challenges of functioning in other cultures. This experience helps those wanting to become teachers of English to speakers of other languages to relate to their students empathetically. Additionally, previous experience in teaching or training environments will be useful in the development of one�s own teaching philosophy and practice.
Applicant Selection Criteria
Applicant Selection Criteria
Where the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available spaces in the program, the Applicant Selection Criteria will be:- Preference for Permanent Residents of Ontario
- Receipt of Application by February 1st (After this date, Fanshawe College will consider applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until the program is full)
- Achievement in the Admission Requirements
Courses
Level 1 | ||||
Group 1 | ||||
EDUC-6040 | Linguistics | 5 | ||
This course provides a theoretical foundation in syntax, morphology, phonology/phonetics, sociolinguistics, intercultural communication, and pragmatics of English. Standard English and World English varieties will be covered. Students will also be introduced to the dominance/hegemony of English as a global lingua franca and critical pedagogy. Students will learn to apply theory learned to the development of curriculum, lessons, and assessment for adult second language learners across a variety of levels and contexts. | ||||
INDS-6002 | Intercultural Competence | 3 | ||
This course enables students to explore what it means to interact successfully with those from different cultures, by understanding the components of intercultural competence and reflecting on their own intercultural competence development. The course will facilitate students' acquisition of the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to produce effective and appropriate communication and behaviour in an intercultural classroom. | ||||
EDUC-6041 | Language Learning & Teaching | 5 | ||
This course provides an overview of key theoretical and practical issues in language learning, including first and second language acquisition; learner and cultural diversity; and characteristics of adult learners. A review of the history of language teaching methods is included. Students will learn how to plan outcomes, and develop learning activities and assessments for diverse learners in diverse settings using Canadian Language Benchmarks and the CEFR, including a focus on portfolio-based language assessment (PBLA) practices. | ||||
FLDP-6023 | Practicum: Observation | 0.8 | ||
Students will observe 20 hours and teach 6 hours under supervision in an adult second language context in Canada. They will reflect on aspects of observed classroom methods and experiences. |
Tuition Summary
London
*Total program costs are approximate, subject to change and do not include the health and dental plan fee, bus pass fee or program general expenses.