CertTESOL
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The Certificate in TESOL (CertTESOL) is an accredited professional qualification
awarded in the teaching of "English for speakers of other languages" (ESOL) by Trinity College London
. It is a commonly taken teaching qualification in the field of English language learning and teaching
(ELT). Many people take this qualification in order to travel and teach around the world. It is one of various TEFL qualifications available.
The qualification is awarded upon passing a course which includes supervised teaching practice and written assignments, and is accredited in the United Kingdom
by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
at Level 5 on the UK National Qualifications Framework
. The Trinity CertTESOL is widely respected and recognised by language schools around the world.
Experienced teachers can further their career by taking a more advanced diploma, the LTCL DipTESOL
. This is often seen as a follow-up to the CertTESOL.
, is recognized and accepted by the British Council
as an initial TESOL qualification for teachers in its accredited teaching organisations in the UK and in its own teaching operations overseas. Both have at least one hundred hours of instruction and six hours of supervised teaching practice.
Similarly, the LTCL DipTESOL
, as per DELTA
, is accredited in the UK at Level 7 on the National Qualifications Framework
, as are postgraduate diploma
, aka PGDip.
Professional certification
Professional certification, trade certification, or professional designation, often called simply certification or qualification, is a designation earned by a person to assure qualification to perform a job or task...
awarded in the teaching of "English for speakers of other languages" (ESOL) by Trinity College London
Trinity College London
Trinity College London is an international examinations board based in London, England. TCL offers qualifications across a range of disciplines in the performing arts and arts education and English language learning and teaching...
. It is a commonly taken teaching qualification in the field of English language learning and teaching
English language learning and teaching
English as a second language , English for speakers of other languages and English as a foreign language all refer to the use or study of English by speakers with different native languages. The precise usage, including the different use of the terms ESL and ESOL in different countries, is...
(ELT). Many people take this qualification in order to travel and teach around the world. It is one of various TEFL qualifications available.
About the Qualification
The Trinity CertTESOL is designed for those with little or no experience of teaching English. It provides the basic skills and knowledge needed to take up a first post as an ESOL teacher. The program also gives an introduction to theory and an insight into the challenges facing the learner and the role of the teacher.The qualification is awarded upon passing a course which includes supervised teaching practice and written assignments, and is accredited in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency is an exempt charity, and an executive non-departmental public body of the Department for Children, Schools and Families...
at Level 5 on the UK National Qualifications Framework
National Qualifications Framework
The National Qualifications Framework is a credit transfer system developed for qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland....
. The Trinity CertTESOL is widely respected and recognised by language schools around the world.
Availability
The Trinity CertTESOL is available in many different countries throughout the world, and some institutions offer a portion of the course in the form of distance learning. The course can be taken part-time over several months to a year, or full-time in a four- or five-week period.Experienced teachers can further their career by taking a more advanced diploma, the LTCL DipTESOL
LTCL DipTESOL
The Licentiate Diploma in TESOL is a professional qualification awarded in the teaching of English for Speakers of Other Languages by Trinity College London...
. This is often seen as a follow-up to the CertTESOL.
Admission requirements
The Trinity CertTESOL is open to all those for whom English is a first, second or foreign language. Your own use of spoken and written English will need to be of an appropriate standard for you to be a role model of English for your learners and help them understand the nature of the language. The validation guidelines set out the requirements - these include a minimum age of 18 and evidence of qualifications achieved for entry to higher education in the UK (A levels) or equivalent.Comparative qualifications
The Trinity CertTESOL, as per CELTACELTA
The Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults is a professional credential held by many teachers of English as a foreign language.-Overview:...
, is recognized and accepted by the British Council
British Council
The British Council is a United Kingdom-based organisation specialising in international educational and cultural opportunities. It is registered as a charity both in England and Wales, and in Scotland...
as an initial TESOL qualification for teachers in its accredited teaching organisations in the UK and in its own teaching operations overseas. Both have at least one hundred hours of instruction and six hours of supervised teaching practice.
Similarly, the LTCL DipTESOL
LTCL DipTESOL
The Licentiate Diploma in TESOL is a professional qualification awarded in the teaching of English for Speakers of Other Languages by Trinity College London...
, as per DELTA
DELTA (ELT)
The Delta is a professional qualification in English language teaching consisting of three modules awarded by Cambridge Assessment, formerly UCLES, a part of the University of Cambridge...
, is accredited in the UK at Level 7 on the National Qualifications Framework
National Qualifications Framework
The National Qualifications Framework is a credit transfer system developed for qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland....
, as are postgraduate diploma
Postgraduate diploma
A postgraduate diploma is a postgraduate qualification awarded typically after a bachelor's degree. It can be contrasted with a graduate diploma...
, aka PGDip.
External links
- CertTESOL - 'Trinity College London ESOL' CertTESOL page
- Course providers - Where to take the CertTESOL course?