Certificate IV TESOL

What is TESOL?

Who is the Certificate IV TESOL programme suitable for?

Our programme is designed for those wanting to teach English, either in Australia or overseas.

The course is suitable for you if:

• You are interested in working in TESOL, or
• You are a qualified teacher and wish to specialize in ESL, or
• You have had some teaching experience overseas and now want to seek accreditation to work in Australia

Many people are surprised to learn how large the ESL industry is in Australia. Many students come to Australia every year to learn English. Do a google search on ELICOS schools in Australia. You may well be surprised by the number of schools listed.

If you are looking to work overseas, opportunities also abound. The majority of ESL teachers start their careers by teaching overseas, and there are many websites dedicated to helping you find work. Try www.daveseslcafe.com or www.tefl.com to start your search.

Course Outcomes

By the end of the programme, you will have:

• Developed your understanding of contemporary TESOL theories and methodologies, & know how to apply these to effect in the classroom
• Honed your teaching and gained confidence through extensive teaching practice in BROWNS English Language School
• Graduated with a government-accredited ESL qualification, and accreditation to work in Australia or overseas, dependent on other qualifications
• Received advice and assistance in seeking TESOL work in and outside Australia

Course Structure

Certificate IV TESOL is a short intensive course that offers basic training in teaching English to other languages. Participants are given an introduction to techniques of classroom management and assessment, presentation techniques, lesson preparation and analysing language for communicative purposes.

The course is highly practical and a major emphasis is placed on practice teaching. Participants work collaboratively to prepare and teach lessons, progressing to taking sole responsibility for a two-hour lesson.

Modules covered:

• Apply Adult TESOL Methodologies to Develop English language skills
• Design and Develop Learning Strategies
• Design and Develop Learning Resources
• Identify and use Basic Grammatical Concepts and Traditional Metalanguage
• Plan an Integrated Lesson using Communicative Language Teaching Methodology
• Use the Terminology of Traditional Grammar and Locater Information in a Grammar Textbook

Course Length

9 weeks

In addition to the contact hours listed on the schedule below, Students will also be expected to commit time outside of lessons to research and reading, assignments & lesson preparation. Students should set aside approximately 10 hours outside of classtime each week for additional study.

Course Location

BROWNS English Language School 5-7 Marshall Lane Southport 4215 QLD
Tel: (07) 5561 1192 Fax: (07) 5561 1196

Course Fees & Materials

Early-bird price $1995 including textbook and reading materials

Entry Requirements

The programme is designed for native English speakers and high-level non native speakers, and candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum. successful completion Year 12 or equivalent
• Successful completion of pre-entry language task and interview
• 6.5 IELTS result, with no band score less than 6 (for non-native speakers)

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FAQs

There are so many TESOL courses advertised. What is the difference? How do I choose the right course for me?

In Australia, all ELICOS schools are governed by the National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS). According to NEAS,

Approved TESOL courses should have:

• no less than 100 contact hours or the equivalent in Distant Education Programs, with a content focus on English language, language learning and TESOL education
• A practical component including at least six hours supervised and assessed practice teaching in TESOL
• Approved/awarded by a university, approved by government, or a recognized TESOL program such as the Cambridge Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)

Our Certificate IV TESOL programme meets the above requirements for ESL jobs in Australia.

or overseas work, our Certificate IV TESOL is recognized by all institutions that recognize the Australian Qualification Training Framework (AQTF). On graduation from our programme, we also provide you with a detailed breakdown of the competencies you have completed to help overseas institutions assess the validity of our programme.

When choosing a TESOL course, be wary of the many internet-based courses you can find as they usually do not meet the standards above, and are not widely respected, even in EFL countries.

What about the CELTA course? Or a university post-graduate certificate? How is your programme similar or different?

Our Certificate IV TESOL and CELTA are both highly-regarded as they place practice teaching as a key component of their curriculum. Many university certificates place more emphasis on theory, and if they do have a practical component, often ask the candidate to find their own placement!

Our Certificate IV TESOL and CELTA believe that each theoretical concept is best demonstrated by classroom observation and experience, and have in-house ESL specialist tutors to guide you through the entire programme.

Our aim is to ensure that you are equipped to start teaching from the day you graduate. This means the course itself can often be quite rigorous (you do your first teaching prac on your 2nd day) so that by the end of the course, you have the confidence to handle a real classroom environment.