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Oxford Seminars, Vancouver:
Start a rewarding new career as an English language teacher in Canada or abroad! A leading provider of internationally-recognized TESOL/TESOL certification in North America, Oxford Seminars offers combined online / on-site English teacher training programs. In Vancouver BC, our 100-hour onsite course is held at the University of British Columbia and/or the Simon Fraser University-Vancouver campus. In addition, there is a 40-hour online component to our certification course.

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Why Choose Oxford Seminars?


- Qualified & Experienced Teachers
Every member of our extensive teaching faculty has years of distinguished ESL teaching experience both in Canada and abroad. They cover a comprehensive range of teaching skills, ensuring that our graduates are well-trained, marketable ESL teachers. They are approachable, engaging, and above all, patient and understanding.

- Comprehensive Curriculum
This program aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to become a successful English language teacher. You will learn about teaching in a multicultural setting, meeting the needs of diverse learners in the classroom, organizing the teaching workload, and making effective use of English teaching resources.

- Small Class Sizes
We limit the number of students in each class to ensure that you get the individual attention you need in a comfortable setting. You will have lots of opportunity to interact with and learn the most from our highly qualified instructors.

TESOL/TESL Certification Course:

This comprehensive course comprises 100 hours of onsite classes taught over 6 days (Saturdays & Sundays) combined with 40 hours of online classes. Includes a practicum (teaching practice).

The fundamentals of language acquisition, learning, and teaching are explored through case studies. Through a critical evaluation of grammar resources, trainee teachers hone their understanding of English grammar and how to teach it through stimulating and engaging lessons.

Graduate Placement Service
Our Graduate Placement Service provides assistance with finding the most rewarding teaching jobs at ESL schools around the world. IT is available exclusively to Oxford Seminars graduates at no additional cost.

Student Testimonials:

"I enjoyed this course very much and I learned a great deal. The instructor is an excellent teacher who motivated the students, had a sense of humour and is very knowledgeable."
- S.H., Nanaimo, BC

"The practicum was great for getting a sense of what it's like to teach. The feedback was very helpful. The course has been great for networking as well."
- N. Khun, Surrey, BC

"From the start of this course, with no knowledge, to the end of the course, with a great improvement in knowledge and confidence, I am ready to take on this new and exciting change in careers."
- R.E., Vancouver, BC

"The instructor's personality and upbeat teaching style was wonderful. Her great sense of humour made my learning process a breeze."
- S.G., Richmond, BC

Additional TESOL/TESL Course Locations:

Get certified as an English language teacher and join thousands of Oxford Seminars graduates teaching English in dozens of countries around the world! Our TESOL teacher training courses are also offered at other locations in BC, Ontario, Alberta, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Quebec, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and across the United States.

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Sol Schools Calgary
Courses / Programs
Become an English language teacher and start an exciting and rewarding career that can take you anywhere in the world and help you to change people's lives! Sol Schools Calgary provides modern, professional, accredited courses in a real ESL setting as well as full employment assistance!

We offer a full-time or part-time TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) Diploma course and a one-week introductory TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate course. Our family of teachers and staff are well travelled, qualified and caring individuals. 

Ideally located in the downtown core right on the C-Train public transit line, Sol Schools Calgary is in the heart of the city's shopping and entertainment district. It is serviced by the Crowfoot/Somerset train line, with Victoria Park/Stampede LRT the closest train station. Our school offers spacious classrooms, media room, computer lab, student lounge with foosball table, lunch room, kitchen, a lending book and DVD library, as well as a quiet study room.
- TESL Diploma offered full-time (4 weeks) or part-time (10 weeks)
- TEFL Certificate: One-week introductory course
International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC)
Courses / Programs
The International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC) is an accredited English language school and TESOL teacher training school with campuses in the centers of Toronto, Ontario and Vancouver, BC.

Our four-week International TESOL certificate program is offered to international students who want to go back to their country to teach or want an additional English achievement for their resume. This course includes 100 hours of instruction plus a mandatory 10-hour teaching practice (practicum).

Our four-week TESOL Diploma program is offered to native English speakers and non-native speakers who want to become language teachers in Canada and overseas. It includes 100 hours of instruction plus a mandatory 20-hour teaching practice (practicum).
TESOL English Teacher Training Certificate & Diploma Programs:

- 4-week International TESOL Certificate Program
- 4-week TESOL Diploma Program

The hands-on experience you gain through our practice sessions will give you the confidence you need to win over a real classroom and create an environment that is nurturing, real and fulfilling, not only for your students, but for you, as teacher.
Oxford Seminars, Canada
Courses / Programs
Established in 1992, Oxford Seminars promotes excellence, professionalism and affordability in our combined online / on-site TESOL/TESL English teacher training Certification course. Our well organized and challenging, intensive 100-hour certification courses are held on university campuses across Canada; to ensure that our students can easily attend all classes, and that they are being taught in a professional and appropriate learning environment.

Our course is designed for anyone who is interested in an exciting career teaching English in an international setting. The material is devised for those who have no hands on teaching experience, as well as licensed teachers who want to teach English abroad, and other trained professionals looking to make a career change.

Your chances of finding a job with our TESOL/TESL certification are second to none. Oxford Seminars' TESOL/TESL certificate demonstrates to employers that you are familiar with the theoretical approaches and the practical techniques required to be a successful ESL teacher.

We offer our TESOL/TESL Certification Course in: Abbotsford, Barrie, Brandon, Brantford, Burnaby, Calgary, Charlottetown, Edmonton, Fredericton, Guelph, Halifax, Hamilton, Kamloops, Kelowna, Kingston, Lethbridge, London, Montreal, North Bay, North York, Oshawa, Ottawa, Peterborough, Regina, St. Catharines, Saint John, St. John's, Saskatoon, Sherbrooke, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Waterloo, Whitehorse, Windsor, & Winnipeg.
Combined Online / On-site TESOL Certificate Course:

- 6-day on-site classes are taught on Canadian college campuses, while a 40-hour online component must also be completed.

- The fundamentals of language acquisition, learning, and teaching are explored through case studies.

- Through a critical evaluation of grammar resources and lessons, teachers will hone their understanding of English grammar and how to teach it through stimulating and engaging lessons
Ontesol - Online ESL Teacher Training
Courses / Programs
Based in Toronto, Ontario, Ontesol is a TEFL / TESOL training provider offering internationally-recognised online TEFL / TESOL courses to students from Canada and around the world. We provide accredited certificate and diploma teacher training certification programs to students who wish to teach English as a second language in Canada and / or abroad.

Ontesol was developed by Coventry House International in Toronto, the only school in North America that offers Trinity CertTESOL courses, to provide students with the flexibility of taking an internationally recognized TESOL / TEFL course online. Ontesol's courses have been evaluated and accredited by two separate, independent accrediting bodies: the UK-based Accreditation Council for TESOL Distance Education Courses (ACTDEC) and TESL Canada.

Our mission is to provide teachers with the latest innovative approaches, techniques, strategies, and classroom procedures in order to foster their professional development. As part of this process of discovery of new resources in the TESOL methodological field, we celebrate reflective teaching at the core of all educational changes.
- Online TESOL Certificate (100 hours)

- Online TESOL Diploma (250 hours)

- 20 hour practicum (English teaching practice) that can be completed at the student's location. This is optional but must be completed by students who want TESL Canada certification.

- 60-hour online TEYL (Teaching English to Young Learners) Certificate course (8 weeks)
International Career Institute, Online TEFL Diploma Course
Courses / Programs
• International Career Institute (ICI) is a leading, accredited distance learning school for students in Canada, USA, UK, Australia & globally that offers an online TESOL (ICI Diploma) qualification course as well as courses in a wide range of other subjects and professions.

• Our online TEFL / TESOL English teacher training course will quickly provide you with the key skills you need to be a successful ESL teacher.

• ICI home study students come from Canada, USA, and elsewhere around the world. We have weekly intake dates, and you can enroll whenever you are ready.

• ICI online TESOL courses are recognised & accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC), and the International Accreditation and Recognition Council (IARC).

• ICI is a member of the College of Teachers which is the UK's professional educational institute for teachers.

Further Professional / Career Development Training Online:

• ICI Diploma & ICI Advanced Diploma qualifications in a wide range of careers:
Hospitality, business management, office admin, PR, marketing, sales, HR, IT / web design, journalism, counselling & psychology, natural health / nutrition, catering, fashion design, beauty therapy, makeup, pet care, & more.

• ICI offers home study courses in 34 foreign languages at various levels including: Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese & more.
ICI DIPLOMA TESOL / TEFL Certification course online:
- Average duration by home study: 24 weeks
- With weekly intake dates
University of Toronto TEFL Online
Courses / Programs
The University of Torontos TEFL Online course offers TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) instruction from the experts at the Faculty of Education at the University of Toronto.

Our 100, 120 and 150-hour TEFL courses are self-directed, 100% online courses that can be completed at any pace, from anywhere, even a mobile device. They cover the fundamentals in TEFL theory and practical classroom application. Graduates of TEFL Online are equipped with the skills and knowledge to teach English effectively and the support and resources to translate that knowledge into a teaching job abroad.

TEFL Online was designed by experts from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), which is the Faculty of Education at the University of Toronto.
100-hour Course:
- Students will gain proficiency in lesson planning, language awareness & teaching methodology. In addition, they will develop a portfolio of student-centered activities & helpful techniques for teaching abroad.

120-hour Course:
- For teachers who feel they may benefit from additional specializations, and who wish to remain competitive for jobs requiring more intensive TEFL training.

150- hour Course:
- For teachers who wish to receive the most in-depth TEFL training and to be eligible for the most competitive TEFL jobs.