Certificate

Graduate Certificate in TESOL

  • CRICOS code: 095993A

Admission criteria

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have:

  • A four-year degree in education (or equivalent) OR
  • An undergraduate qualification in any discipline AND at least 100 credit points (or equivalent) of graduate study in education.

In addition to the above entry criteria, you must be eligible for teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). Contact the VIT to determine your eligibility.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:
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  • If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

    • IELTS

      7.0


      with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0

      TOEFL

      94+


      with writing 27; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13

      PEARSON

      65+


      with written communicative skill of 65 and no other communicative skill below 50

      CAMBRIDGE

      185+


      with no less than 185 in writing and no less than 169 in each other skill
    *Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

About selection

When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.

The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

Additional information

Advanced Standing

Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning).
For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.
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