🔹 What is the TESOL certificate, and how can I apply 🔹 How do I become certified to teach English abroad 🔹 Does Acadia offer a TESOL program I can take online

Students and professionals interested in teaching English often ask about TESOL certification. This FAQ explains what the program includes, how it’s delivered, and how to apply through Open Acadia.

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:

• 📚 Three credit courses (9 Acadia credit-hours) in ESL teaching, linguistics, and language acquisition

• 🧑‍🏫 A 20-hour practicum where you’ll gain hands-on teaching experience

• 🌍 Options to complete your practicum locally or internationally

• 🧠 A curriculum focused on methodology, cross-cultural awareness, and real-world teaching skills

• 🎓 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:

• Visit the The Acadia TESOL Certificate

• Register for the three required courses:

  • 4673 Teaching English as a Second Language

  • 4683 Linguistics for Teachers

  • 4863 Acquisition of Language

• Arrange your practicum through Open Acadia or as part of an international placement

• Contact Open Acadia if you’ve already completed one or more of the courses — you may not need to retake them

📘 Helpful Definitions:

• TESOL: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

• Practicum: A supervised teaching experience where you apply what you’ve learned in a real classroom

• TESL Canada: A national organization that accredits English language teaching programs in Canada

📎 Suggested Links:

• Open Acadia 

• TESOL Certificate Program 

• Online Courses and Certificates 

📝 Special Notes:

• The TESOL certificate is ideal for students, educators, and professionals looking to teach English locally or internationally

• You don’t need to be enrolled in a full-time degree to take the certificate

• The program is recognized by TESL Canada, which adds credibility to your qualifications

• Practicum placements can be customized to fit your location and schedule