LTCL DipTESOL
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The Licentiate Diploma in TESOL (LTCL DipTESOL) is a professional qualification
awarded in the teaching of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL
) by Trinity College London
. It is often seen as a follow-up to the CertTESOL
.
The diploma is awarded upon passing a course which includes an externally examined written paper, an internally assessed and externally moderated coursework portfolio, an externally examined interview, and a teaching practice component that includes four internally assessed and externally moderated lessons, plus one externally examined lesson. All components are monitored or examined by Trinity examiners. The LTCL TESOL is accredited in the United Kingdom
by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
at NQF level 7. However, the LTCL TESOL diploma is widely recognized around the world.
All candidates for the LTCL TESOL must have completed a course validated by Trinity College. They must also have a first degree or equivalent; a minimum of two years' recent full-time ESOL teaching experience; and an ability to speak and write English appropriate for a teacher of English at advanced levels.
The LTCL TESOL and DELTA
are viewed as equivalent qualifications.
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
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...
) 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 often seen as a follow-up to the CertTESOL
CertTESOL
The Certificate in TESOL is an accredited professional qualification awarded in the teaching of "English for speakers of other languages" by Trinity College London. It is a commonly taken teaching qualification in the field of English language learning and teaching . Many people take this...
.
The diploma is awarded upon passing a course which includes an externally examined written paper, an internally assessed and externally moderated coursework portfolio, an externally examined interview, and a teaching practice component that includes four internally assessed and externally moderated lessons, plus one externally examined lesson. All components are monitored or examined by Trinity examiners. The LTCL TESOL 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 NQF level 7. However, the LTCL TESOL diploma is widely recognized around the world.
All candidates for the LTCL TESOL must have completed a course validated by Trinity College. They must also have a first degree or equivalent; a minimum of two years' recent full-time ESOL teaching experience; and an ability to speak and write English appropriate for a teacher of English at advanced levels.
The LTCL TESOL and 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...
are viewed as equivalent qualifications.
External links
- LTCL DipTESOL - Trinity College London LTCL TESOL page