Graduate Certificate - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL Plus) (PTESL)

Through the Graduate Certificate - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages program, students will be able to earn three certifications — CELTA, TESL Canada and TESL Ontario. 

TESL Ontario sets the standards for ESL teachers in the government-sponsored sector and is perfect for those who want to teach in Ontario. When students successfully complete Sheridan’s program, they may apply for both TESL Canada (Standard 2) certification and TESL Ontario certification.

In this program, students will observe experienced instructors, while learning current methodologies and developing teaching skills and techniques in authentic ESL classrooms. Students will also have a dedicated practicum course in both terms, where they may work with ESL students at Sheridan, newcomers to Canada through Sheridan's Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program or students off-campus.

In the first term practicum, students will have an instructor for a maximum of 6 students, and in the second term practicum, students will have a mentor to guide and support them throughout their teaching.

Sheridan's TESOL Plus program also gives students the opportunity to create an electronic portfolio containing their assignments, lesson plans and other resources. They will also receive valuable instruction in PBLA, key content for school board and LINC employment which can put them ahead of the game for employment in all sectors. Upon graduation, students can show their e-portfolio, complete with PBLA content, to potential employers to highlight their skills and make themselves more marketable.