English for TESOL provides language development for those wanting to teach younger learners (ages 6 – 12). It builds confidence in the classroom by developing participants’ English language and listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Through observation and micro-teaching you will be exposed to the language teachers use, the theory behind teaching younger learners and practical classroom skills.

　

Designed for

People who want to improve their level of English in order to be effective in the younger learner classroom. You may be considering a future career in teaching, studying at a teaching college or university, or you may already be a teacher who has English language teaching responsibilities.

　

Learning outcomes

• Increased accuracy and range of English language

• A resource bank of language for all classroom situations

• Confidence using English in the classroom

• Understanding of principles behind teaching younger learners

• Practical classroom skills and resources

Content includes

• English language and skills development

• Speaking, listening, reading and writing activities relating to areas of classroom practice, including classroom management, planning lessons and developing materials

• Correction of common and individual language errors

• Weekly individual and group presentations with detailed trainer feedback

• Observation of state school classes in association with the NSW Department of Education

• Regular micro-teaching of activities to small groups and trainer feedback

Course commitment

• 4 to 12 weeks full-time

• 22.5 hours per week of face to face tuition, plus assessed daily homework tasks and preparation for future sessions of about one hour daily.

You can begin your studies on any Monday.

　

Training ratio

1 trainer to 12 trainees

　

Certification by

International House Sydney – Teacher Training Centre, as a member of the International House World Organisation.

　

Entry criteria

• At least 18 years of age

• An Intermediate level of English or above
  (This is equivalent to IELTS 4.5, TOEFL 475 or TOEIC 560. Students are not required to sit a formal test. Their English level will be assessed during application.)

• Previous teaching experience is not required.

We strongly recommend that participants on the English for TESOL programme undertake our on-line NetLanguages programme English for Teachers prior to the course or as post course study.

　

TESOL Certificate

Leading to the Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT), this course focuses on the knowledge needed by all English language teachers. Participants learn about the main areas of teaching knowledge – language, learning and teaching theories, planning, resources, teacher language and classroom management. The course includes micro-teaching and exam preparation for the Cambridge TKT.

　

Suitable for

People who teach or want to teach primary, secondary or adult learners, and who want to understand more about language, methodology and classroom skills.

　

Learning outcomes

• increased confidence and enhanced job prospects

• different methodologies for teaching

• the ‘language of teaching’

• resources and how to use them

• the key aspects of lesson planning

• classroom management for different needs

• preparation for the Cambridge TKT examination.

Course units

Managing the teaching and learning process

Teacher language for a range of classroom functions	instructing prompting learners eliciting conveying meaning of new language checking for understanding
Categorising learners’ mistakes	what mistakes do learners make? how to correct them
Classroom management	teacher roles grouping learners giving feedback

Language and background to learning and teaching

Concepts and terminology for describing language	grammar, vocabulary, phonology and functions language skills and sub skills (e.g. reading for gist, scanning)
Factors that affect learning	motivation differences between L1 and L2 learning learner characteristics (e.g. learning styles, age) learner needs
The range of methods, tasks and activities available to the language teacher	presentation techniques and introductory activities practice activities and tasks for language and skills development assessment types and tasks

Lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching

Lesson planning	identifying and selecting aims appropriate to learners, the stage of learning and lesson types identifying the different components of a lesson plan planning an individual lesson & sequence of lessons choosing assessment activities appropriate to learners, aims and stages of learning
Choosing resource materials appropriate to learners and aims	coursebooks supplementary materials and activities teaching aids

Course length

• 9 weeks (divided into three units of three weeks)

• 20 hours per week

Training ratio

one trainer to 15 students

Assessment

The exam for each module includes 80 questions which must be answered in 80 minutes.

Certification by

• IH Sydney – Teacher Training Centre on course completion

• University of Cambridge on successful completion of the Cambridge TKT examination.

Entry criteria

• at least 18 years old

• upper intermediate level of English or above (equivalent to IELTS 5.0)
  Please note all students will be required to pass our in-school English level test

Visas for non Australian passport holders

• visitor visa

• working holiday visa

Certificate IV in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)
CRICOS Provider Code 02510F CRICOS Course Code 048821M

Accredited by VETAB (the Australian Government) the Certificate IV in TESOL is a national training qualification and is recognized by a number of Sydney’s leading universities. It is a highly practical course which introduces you to current teaching methods, practical teaching ideas and a range of TESOL resources. A major component of the course is teaching practice with real students.

　

Designed for

Non-native English speakers who want to enter the English language teaching profession or experienced teachers who want to further develop their communicative teaching skills through the strong focus on practical teaching. You may be a student or graduate who wants to use this qualification as part of a postgraduate course in TESOL at a Sydney university.

　

Learning outcomes

The principles of effective planning and teaching
A range of practical skills for teaching English to adults
Confidence and control in the classroom
Increased language awareness and a framework for language analysis
A structure for ongoing professional development

Course commitment

4 weeks full time or 12 weeks part time
120 class hours
An additional 80 hours of reading, lesson preparation and assignments.

This is a very intensive and practical course.  You need to be in good physical and mental health.  On full time courses it is strongly recommended that you have no other commitments to work or study.

　

Training ratio

1 trainer to 6 trainees.

　

Assessment

You will teach for six hours and be assessed on your overall performance. You will also complete assessed written assignments. There is no final examination.

　

Certification by

International House Sydney – Teacher Training Centre.

　

Entry criteria

At least 18 years of age
A Pre-Advanced English level or above
(This is equivalent to IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550, TOEIC 750 or CAE “C”)
Previous teaching experience is not required.
　

A pre-course interview will assess your potential to develop the skills required to pass the course.

Please note: this is a VET course. If you are in visa category 1 or 2 you do not need to sit a formal language test. If you are in category 3 or 4 you will need to provide us with an IELTS test result to meet student visas requirements.

 

English lessons	Certificate IV in TESOL candidates who do not meet the English level entry criteria can enroll in “English + TESOL”. Candidates will be advised on the length of English lessons required. English lessons can be conducted at IH Sydney (Manly). Please see course dates schedule for enrolment details.
Certificate IV in TESOL IELTS 6.0	Nationally recognized training qualification.
University studies in TESOL IELTS 6.5	Graduates of the Certificate IV in TESOL can gain one subject credit towards further TESOL studies at the following universities. Candidates must apply separately to the university of their choice.
University of New South Wales University of Wollongong University of Canberra