Online TESL Teacher Training Program, Canada

University Of Saskatchewan:
Located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Distance-delivered university-based ESL/EFL/ESD teacher training program that can be taken from anywhere in the world. Some courses may be taken on campus.

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CERTESL is an award-winning independent study program designed and delivered by the Extension Division at Saskatoon's University of Saskatchewan, a respected presence in distance education and online learning. Accredited by TESL Canada, SCENES and TESL Ontario, and recognized by other professional associations of ESL teachers in Canada, the CERTESL program is highly regarded for the quality of TESOL training it provides to current and prospective teachers of the English language.

Both native and non-native speakers of English are welcome in CERTESL provided they have graduated from high school with appropriate English course credits. Applicants must also write a short essay to demonstrate that they have adequate formal English skills. Non-native speakers must also demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to at least 550 in the paper-based TOEFL (213 computer-based) or another recognized test of English language skill, or have completed either three years of high school in English or at least 18 credits of postsecondary education using English as the medium of instruction. Non-native speakers whose English is below the required 550 TOEFL level but above 500 TOEFL (or the equivalent in another recognized test of English skills) are welcome to check out our two-course TEFL certificate.

CERTESL 250-hour, 18 credit, 6 course program recognized for accreditation by TESL Canada, TESL Ontario and SCENES.

You can take a university class and start earning a degree or certificate from the University of Saskatchewan without coming on campus.

The University of Saskatchewan provides a number of options for students to study off-campus. These include: independent studies (correspondence) classes, online classes, televised classes (at over 50 sites in the province), off-campus face-to-face lecture classes (7 sites), and multi-mode classes. Sample one class or take enough classes to be a full-time student. You can take a full first-year College of Agriculture or Arts and Science program through Regional Colleges in Kindersley, La Ronge, Melfort, North Battleford, or Yorkton; SIAST Woodland Campus in Prince Albert; or St. Peter’s College in Muenster. You can also take a full first-year College of Agriculture program through regional colleges in Swift Current, Estevan and Weyburn. Online and independent studies classes can also taken by students on-campus, throughout the province or throughout the world.

The CCDE Writing Centre for students studying at a distance provides students with the tools necessary to write an effective essay, report, or review in any academic area and is available to anyone taking a distance delivered class administered through the CCDE.