The TESOL Certificate (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is a professional program offered through Open Acadia that prepares you to teach English in Canada or abroad.
Here’s what the program includes:
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📚 Three credit courses (9 Acadia credit-hours) in ESL teaching, linguistics, and language acquisition
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🧑🏫 A 20-hour practicum where you’ll gain hands-on teaching experience
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🌍 Options to complete your practicum locally or internationally
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🧠 A curriculum focused on methodology, cross-cultural awareness, and real-world teaching skills
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🎓 Eligibility to apply for TESL Canada Standard One certification
You can take the program online or on-campus, and it’s designed to be flexible for working professionals or current students. Courses are continuous intake, so you can start when it suits you.
📝 How to apply:
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Visit the The Acadia TESOL Certificate
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Register for the three required courses:
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4673 Teaching English as a Second Language
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4683 Linguistics for Teachers
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4863 Acquisition of Language
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Arrange your practicum through Open Acadia or as part of an international placement
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Contact Open Acadia if you’ve already completed one or more of the courses — you may not need to retake them
📘 Helpful Definitions:
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TESOL: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
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Practicum: A supervised teaching experience where you apply what you’ve learned in a real classroom
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TESL Canada: A national organization that accredits English language teaching programs in Canada
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📝 Special Notes:
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The TESOL certificate is ideal for students, educators, and professionals looking to teach English locally or internationally
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You don’t need to be enrolled in a full-time degree to take the certificate
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The program is recognized by TESL Canada, which adds credibility to your qualifications
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Practicum placements can be customized to fit your location and schedule