Certificate

Graduate Certificate in TESOL

  • CRICOS code: 095993A

Course overview

  • 6 months full time / 1 year part time
  • On Campus (Parkville)
  • Available to domestic and international students
  • Start Year Intake - February and Mid Year Intake - July

Overview

✓ Become qualified to teach English as an Additional Language (EAL)

✓Ideal for teachers (who are eligible for Victorian Institute of Teaching registration) wishing to gain an EAL teaching specialisation

✓ Gain 50 credit points towards the Master of TESOL

✓ Research-driven learning

Undertake this Graduate Certificate to get a taste of the 'Master of TESOL’ and gain an English as an Additional Language (EAL) specialisation to teach in schools. There is a high demand for English teachers worldwide and this internationally recognised course will allow you to work in a variety of educational settings.

Please note: the Graduate Certificate of TESOL does not provide an initial teacher qualification to register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. For information on becoming a teacher, please visit the Become a Teacher page.

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Who is the course for?

This course is designed for ready-qualified teachers wishing to add English as an Additional Language (EAL) as a specialised area. It’s for teachers looking to deepen their current skills and equip them with the principles and approaches to teaching TESOL – including curriculum design and evaluation. If you’re interested in completing the full Master of TESOL with us, graduates of the Graduate Certificate in TESOL will be eligible to apply for entry to the Master of TESOL with 50 credit points of advanced standing for the ‘EAL Teaching’ specialisation.

Why choose the Graduate Certificate in TESOL with us?

If you’re looking to explore teaching English as an additional language, the Graduate Certificate is an excellent entry to this field. At the Faculty of Education, you’ll be taught by a number of internationally recognised education experts. As students of Faculty researchers, you’ll experience research-led learning, focusing on concepts and findings, sometimes even before publishing.  Alongside being taught by thought-leaders in this field, the course has been built for practical application in the real world, so you can return to teaching with the skills in place.

The reputation of the University of Melbourne is strong and globally recognised, particularly for education, where we  are regularly ranked #1 in Australia and among the top 15 worldwide. We are at the cutting edge of teaching and research.

SUPPORT WHILE YOU LEARN

We take pride in the excellent support we offer our Graduate Certificate in TESOL students from enrolment, throughout their studies, and beyond. If you are an Indigenous student, we offer a range of support services here at the University of Melbourne via Murrup Barak.