Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at UNE?
The aim of the course is to provide a specialist professional qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). It is offered at either adult or school level.
Career Opportunities
TESOL teaching
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DURATION
Up to 2 years Part-timeFEES
CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee2009 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 2, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New students to UNE apply to study off-campus (distance education) through UAC.
For more information, click hereFormer or current students apply to study off-campus directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).
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| Official Abbreviation | GradCertTESOL | |||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 24 | |||||||||
| Benefits | The course articulates with the Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (TESL) and the Master of Education (TESL). |
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| How to apply |
New students to UNE apply to study off-campus (distance education) through UAC. For more information, click here
Former or current students apply to study off-campus directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate must: (a) hold a three-year teaching qualification; or (b) a degree and a one-year teaching qualification recognised by the Faculty as suitable for entry into the award. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | Students will be required to complete fifty hours of ESL practice teaching and reach a satisfactory standard of proficiency as determined by a supervising teacher and/or staff member from the University. ESL practice teaching is arranged by UNE staff, if possible in your home area, but this cannot be guaranteed. |
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| Further Information | 
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1.Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall hold:
(a) a three-year teaching qualification; or
(b) a degree and a one-year teaching qualification recognised by the school as suitable for entry into the award.
2. Course Requirements
2.1. To qualify for the award, a candidate shall pass 24 credit points as specified in Rules 2.2. and 5.
2.2.The course shall comprise all units in Group 1.
3 Period of Candidature
The maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) six months as a full-time candidate;
(b) two years as a part-time candidate.
4.Progress and Conduct
Refer to the University General Rule on Academic Progress.
5.Units Offered
All units listed below for this award have a value of six credit points except where indicated after a colon.
Group 1
EDLA 402, 403, 404, 410.