TESL Certificate program has two options: TESL Coursework Certificate (12 credits) and TESL Certificate with Practicum (15 credits). They are designed for pre- and in-service teachers and those who are interested in teaching local and international students in Canada or overseas.
The Target Learners
The target learners include the following groups:
- School teachers who want to be certified to teach ESL (English as a Second Language)
- Education students in the process of getting their bachelor’s degree
- Students in their third or fourth year of university study
- Other unclassified local or international students who wish to teach in colleges or private language schools in Canada or overseas
Admission Criteria
- Students who wish to enrol in the certificate program must have obtained their first degree or must currently be in their official third or fourth year of university study.
- Students who speak English as a Second Language must meet UBC’s English proficiency requirements/standards.
- All students, especially those without ESL/EFL teaching experience, are strongly advised to volunteer in an ESL setting prior to enrolment.
Certificate Requirements
Students must complete a total of 12 credits for the TESL Coursework Certificate:
| LLED_V 489C (or LLED_V 489A and B) | 6 |
| LLED_V 478C (or LLED_V 478A and B) | 6 |
| Total Credits | 12 |
Students must complete a total of 15 credits for the TESL Coursework with Practicum Certificate:
| LLED_V 489C (or LLED_V 489A and B) | 6 |
| LLED_V 478C (or LLED_V 478A and B) | 6 |
| LLED_V 399 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Application to Receive Certificate
Upon completion of all required courses, students must apply to receive their certificate from Workday. However, Certificate students are not part of the UBC graduation ceremonies.