Program Description

The ACE TESOL Certificate program gives you practical, hands-on experience. You'll apply and develop the teaching techniques taught in the classwork through in-class teaching demonstrations, extensive feedback and an on-site practicum. This program prepares you for a career as an English Language Learning (ELL) instructor abroad or right here in Calgary.

The ACE TESOL Certificate Program is recognized by TESL Canada and can lead to the Standard One Interim certification.

Courses

TELL9101 - ACE TESOL Certificate: Instruction (in-class)

• 100 hours
• Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• pre-requisite for TELL9999 and TELL9998

TELL9999 - ACE TESOL Certificate: Observation and Teaching (in-class)

• 20 hours
• Schedule varies based on placement

TELL9998 - ACE TESOL Certificate: Observation and Teaching Assistance (in-class) 

• 10 hours
• Schedule varies based on placement

Course Dates

Fall 2019 (currently accepting applications)
• Orientation: August 29, 2019
• Coursework: September 3 – November 1, 2019
• Practicum: November 4 – 29, 2019

Spring/Summer 2020
• Orientation: April 30, 2020
• Coursework: May 5 – July 4, 2020
• Practicum: July 6-31, 2020

• Course fee: $2,450 (plus tax)
• Course textbook (optional): Easy Advanced Grammar
• Once you complete the coursework you'll be placed in either a 10-hour or 20-hour practicum. This is determined by your coursework results.

Admission Requirements

Applicants should have a university degree. The program will accept applicants without a university degree, however these applicants will not receive TESL Canada certification until completing a university degree.

Applicants must prove their English language skills through one of the following:

• iBT: Overall 101 with at least 23 in listening, 24 in reading, 27 in speaking, and 27 in writing
• IELTS Academic: 7 overall with score of 7 in each skill area
• Graduation from a Canadian high school, including a 70% in Grade 12 English.
• An undergraduate degree from a university where English is the language of instruction and administration (see: TESL Canada Standards)