TESL / TEFL at Humber

The Humber Program is accredited by TESL Canada  (Standard II) and TESL Ontario.

Our students learn from the best in the TESL/TEFL field. Faculty are extremely experienced in English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction.  Most currently teach ESL courses and bring those experiences directly with them to the TESL/TEFL classroom.

The TESL/TEFL program focuses on six core areas:

• The Adult ESL Learner
• Introduction to Language
• TESL Methodology
• The ESL Classroom
• Pedagogical Grammar
• Practicum

In the Practicum, students practise their teaching skills in a variety of programs, such as community and school board ESL courses and academic and occupation-specific programs. Students may also work in our language labs and writing centre and as speaking tutors with our EAP students.

Schedule

This is an intensive, full-time program.

The TESL/TEFL program is offered as a full-time program at Humber’s Lakeshore campus.  (It is not offered as an evening or part time program.) Classes are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from 9:00am to 3:20/4:15pm.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the program teach in college and university EAP/ESL programs, community ESL, and in adult ESL programs in school boards, private schools, and all over the world in public and private institutions.

Program Dates 2011 / 2012 

Semester 1: September 6 to December 16, 2011

Semester 2: January 9 to April 27, 2012

Fees (for the 2010 / 2011 academic year):

Domestic Students: $4698.26

International Students: $11,730.00

Applications will be accepted starting in January each year until the program is full. It is recommended to apply as soon as possible as space is limited.

Admission Requirements/Application Procedure

Canadian Applicants

Canadian students applying for the TESL/TEFL program:

• Must hold a Canadian university degree (or a degree with official Canadian equivalency)
• Non-native speakers must also demonstrate proficiency in the English language, and have a minimum TOEFL (iBT) score of Reading and Listening 24, Speaking 27, Writing 28 (iBT) or equivalent
• An essay and group interview are also part of the admissions process

Canadian students receive a TESL certificate for teaching ESL in Canada and abroad.

Canadian Applicants: How to Register

Canadian applicants must apply through the Ontario College Application Service. For details, visit their website at  www.ontariocolleges.ca.        Refer to program code 09841.

International Applicants

International students applying for the TESL/TEFL program:

• Must hold a university degree
• Must also demonstrate proficiency in the English language, and have a TOEFL score of at least 80 (iBT) with no score below 20, or equivalent

International applicants can download the application form and mail the completed form to the college.  For more information about the application process, please contact our International Admissions Office at intlenq@humber.ca 

International students receive a TEFL certificate for teaching ESL in non-native English speaking countries.

Contacts

For further information on the TESL/TEFL program, please contact:

Vera Beletzan
Manager, English Language Centre
Liberal Arts and Sciences
416-675-6622 ext. 3109
vera.beletzan@humber.ca

Nancy Wade
ELC Program Assistant
Liberal Arts and Sciences
416-675-6622 ext. 3083
nancy.wade@humber.ca