Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Intercultural Competence
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Program Overview
This one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program is designed to prepare students to teach English as a Second (or Foreign) Language in Canada and/or overseas.
Program Details
Program Code
TES2
Credential:
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
30 weeks
Start Dates
Locations
Availability
Full Time Offerings
2023 September
London
Open
2022 September
London
Closed
Start Dates
Locations
Availability
Full Time Offerings
2022 September
London
Closed
2023 September
London
Closed
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.
Meet the Faculty
Ana Enriquez-Johnson, B.A., B.Ed., M.A., OCELT, IELTS
Ana's interest in language acquisition began at the age of 12 when she immigrated to Canada and had to learn English and French as well as hold on to her native Spanish. Her passion for cultural diversity and understanding continued while working in Latin America, the Middle East and Asia.
Ana holds degrees in Social-Cultural Anthropology from Carleton University, Adult Education from Brock University and Intercultural Communications from Royal Roads University.
She has been teaching for 19 years, 9 of which have been at Fanshawe College in the English Language Institute as well as in the School of Language and Liberal Studies. Ana is also an IELTS Examiner with the British Council and a member of TESL Ontario, TESOL International, the Canadian Institute of Diversity and Inclusion (CIDI) and a recent winner of the London Latino Leader of the Year for her work in the creation of events and integration strategies for diverse populations in London's community.
Ana has been an invited guest speaker at various local organizations and provincial conferences with a research focus on acculturation of newcomers, especially Latin American immigrants, overcoming barriers to community participation, autoethnographies, and teacher training development in intercultural communication competency.
Claire Marin, PhD, OCELT
Claire has had an interest in language acquisition since starting to learn her second language as a teenager. She continued to study languages and linguistics in university and began to teach ESL while completing her Master’s degree in Linguistics.
Claire holds a PhD in Linguistics from Western University and is a certified TESL Ontario language teacher (OCELT) and teacher trainer. She has taught ELT, LINC and other ESL courses since 2003 and has been teaching EAP at Fanshawe College since 2010 where she is currently a full-time professor and coordinator in the English Language Institute. She has also taught linguistics courses at Western University and McMaster University.
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.
Faten Abdelghany
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Intercultural Competence graduate
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 accreditation, applicants will need a three or four year degree.
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 115, with no score lower than 95 |
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 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
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.