Overview

The Teaching English as a Second Language , Graduate Certificate from University of the Fraser Valley requires in-person attendance at UFV’s Abbotsford campus for all new students in all courses. Distance students are encouraged to find a TESL program closer to home to have a more supported experience.

Career opportunities:

TESL grads can take advantage of exciting teaching opportunities both at home and abroad.
In British Columbia, there is a demand for ESL teachers to help new immigrants learn English. According to WelcomeBC, more than 40,000 immigrants arrive in BC each year, many of them in the larger urban centres of the province. In addition, more than 150,000 foreign students come to B.C. each year, many to study English.
ESL teachers find jobs in private and public schools, including colleges, high schools, and elementary schools. Employment opportunities also exist in community and friendship centres that welcome immigrants.
Teaching English as a Second Language can also open doors to teaching abroad, with a variety of opportunities available in Asia, Europe, and South America.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Second Language Education
Applied Linguistics in Second Language Education

Teaching a Second Language

Curriculum and Assessment in Second Language Education

Second Language Education Practicum

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

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For national students: Fall semester: Applications open October 1. / Winter semester: Applications open May 1. / Summer semester: Applications open October 1.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Abbotsford, Canada

Disciplines

Teaching Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 3 other Bachelors in Teaching in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students are required to meet the English language proficiency levels required of all undergraduate students at the University of the Fraser Valley.

For certification, students who apply to the TESL certificate program with a degree in a language other than English are required to meet one of the following requirements (as per TESL Canada requirement for students with a degree from a non-English speaking institution):

IELTS Academic 7, TOEFL 101, English 12 with 70% from a Canadian school
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18114 CAD / year

≈ 18114 CAD / year

Additional Details

National tuition fee: $163.34 per credit

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