120-HOUR ADVANCED TESOL CERTIFICATE
Online Course Recognized by TESL Canada and TESL Ontario
Equivalent to CELTA / Trinity CertTESOL
TESL Canada Standard 1 / TESL Ontario CTESOL (Part 1 of OCELT)
- Internationally recognized
- Fully online!
- Personal tutor approved by TESL Canada, TESL Ontario, and ACTDEC UK
- Video tutorials and task-integrated recorded ESL lessons
- Free job placement assistance
- Includes all course material (printable/online/mobile)
- Optional and separate 20-hour Practicum
ACCEPTED EVERYWHERE
Get Certified to Teach English Worldwide!
The internationally recognized Advanced 120-hour TESOL Certificate course is valid for English teaching positions abroad, in Canada, and online. This online TESOL course will prepare you to teach engaging and effective ESL lessons using the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) method.
The three (3) Lab Assignments included in the Advanced 120-hour TESOL Certificate course will teach you how to use various CLT-based lesson planning formats for different levels to help your students learn the rules of the English language while using authentic material and communicating in English. This TESOL course includes foundational modules in grammar and phonology.
Designed by Coventry House International based on their in-class TESL Canada Standard 1 / Trinity CertTESOL syllabus, the 120-hour Advanced TESOL Certificate course offers quality training in an online format.
Get the same level of training and recognition as the world-renowned in-class CELTA and Trinity CertTESOL courses and save over $1,000 with OnTESOL!
INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION
International Recognized TESOL Certification
Get certified to teach English in Canada or go abroad with an internationally recognized TESOL certificate.
Completion of the 120-hour online TESOL certificate course leads to the following certification:
120-hour Advanced TESOL Certificate
On completion of the 120-hour online program, you will receive the internationally recognized 120-hour Advanced TESOL Certificate issued by Coventry House International – OnTESOL from Toronto, Canada.
This 120-hour TESOL certification meets the requirements for English teaching jobs abroad and online.
TESL Canada Professional Standard 1
Graduates who complete the 20-hour Practicum, have a university degree, and are native English speakers (non-native speakers must get a valid proficiency score) are eligible for TESL Canada Professional Standard 1 and TESL Ontario CTESOL certification (Part 1 of TESL Ontario OCELT).
TESL Canada and TESL Ontario is a requirement for English teaching jobs in Canada.
ACTDEC UK Level 3
Those who complete the 120-hour Advanced TESOL Certificate course will receive an ACTDEC Level 3 certificate.
OVERVIEW
SYLLABUS
Module 1: The Adult Learner
This module contains general information on the ESL/EFL/ELT industry and explains the characteristics of the adult learner (Andragogy), types of learning styles, and study skills techniques to help students maximize the learning process.
Module 2A: Grammar
In this module, we will cover the basics of English grammar. This material is designed to be accessible for so-called ‘pre-service’ trainees (that is, trainees who have never taught before), and for new teachers. For those with teaching experience, it will be a good refresher course.
Module 2B: Phonology
In this module, we will cover the main features of pronunciation: Introduction to Phonology,Introduction to Phonemes, Getting to Know the Anatomy of the Mouth, Vowels, Diphthongs and Triphthongs, Consonants, Sentence Stress, Intonation.
Module 3: Methodology
Methodology is the most important module in the 120-hour TESOL certificate course. You will have to complete 6 assignments, which will require you to develop activities, create full lesson plans, and write reflective essays on recorded ESL lessons.
What’s Included in the Tuition Fee?
All Course Material
All course material is included in the tuition fee. You can access our responsive student portal from your desktop, phone, or table and you also have the option to download each chapter in PDF for printing and/or offline viewing.
120-Hour Advanced TESOL Certificate And Transcript
Graduates will receive a 120-hour Advanced TESOL certificate and transcript issued by Coventry House International – OnTESOL.
All certificates and transcripts are sent by mail from our office in Toronto. Graduates may also download a digital copy from the student portal.
The certificate is signed by our Director of Studies, stamped, and includes a unique verification number for employers.
Professional Tutor Support
An experienced teacher trainer will be assigned to assist you throughout the program. Your tutor will provide you with extensive feedback on every assignment to help you improve your teaching methods.
OnTESOL only hires teacher trainers with more than 10 years of experience in the ESL classroom and more than 5 years of experience in CELTA, Trinity CertTESOL, or TESL Canada approved courses.
All our tutors are approved by TESL Canada, so you are guaranteed to receive professional tutor support from a qualified and experienced teacher trainer.
Job Placement Assistance
Course Reviews: 120-hour Advanced TESOL Certificate
WHAT OUR GRADUATES SAY
“I found the 120-hour TESOL certificate program challenging and rewarding. This course allowed me to gain a proper understanding of the concepts and methods that work in the ESL classroom. This TESOL course helped me to better organize my classes and ultimately benefit my students”.
Erik Sorenson
Teaching in South Korea
My 120-hours OnTESOL course was an effective, efficient, and high-quality expenditure of my time and money. My instructor was easy to communicate with, responsive, and provided in-depth feedback that was entirely specific to my work. I appreciated the time and effort that she put into providing me with feedback. Since completing this certificate, I have had steady work as an ESL instructor at various post-secondary institutions in Canada. I have recommended OnTESOL’s program to my friends and will continue to recommend it to anyone who is interested in TESL certification.
S. COWLEY
Teaching in Canada
The lesson planning assignments and reflection essays challenged me to think about what I would actually do if I were in a classroom, making the learning experience all that more experiential. The online course prepared me really well for the Practicum and my tutor provided me with invaluable support as he shared his own personal perspective on teaching and how he structures his lessons.
Clare Esler
Teaching in Canada
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Advanced TESOL Course?
The minimum requirement for teaching jobs is a 120-hour TESOL / TEFL / TESL certificate, but not every course is built the same way.
Most online TESOL courses offer introductory training and lack the necessary training to pursue a career in Education. They assess students via quick reflection essays and multiple choice questions. Some courses cover lesson planning in the materials but don’t offer assignments to teach how to write a CLT-based lesson plan. Furthermore, most introductory courses lack grammar and phonology modules.
An advanced TESOL certification program offers comprehensive training in every area of TESOL theory and methodology: grammar, phonology, and methodology. In particular, an advanced TESOL course assesses trainees through major lesson planning assignments that integrate grammar and vocabulary lessons with speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills.
An advanced TESOL course is generally accredited by one of the top 3 accrediting bodies in the world: TESL Canada, Trinity CertTESOL, and/or CELTA. These organizations check the course material, level of assignments, and tutor support to ensure trainees receive professional training. Courses accredited by one of the 3 major bodies are considered advanced because the course material and level of assignments are very comprehensive. By the end of an accredited program, students have the advanced lesson planning skills they need to adapt to any curriculum in the world.
How long do I have to complete the 120-hour TESOL Certificate course?
This online TESOL course was designed for trainees who need to take a TESOL certificate course at their own pace in order to meet other work or study commitments. The minimum time necessary to complete this online TESOL program is 4 weeks. The maximum time given to complete this course is 6 months.
Do I need a university degree to take this course?
No. We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds. Most of our students have a degree but others are either at College or University or they do not have any formal qualifications beyond a high school diploma. However, most employers require applicants to have a degree and in most countries a degree is necessary to obtain a work permit.
It is important to highlight that if you are interested in applying for a TESL Canada Professional Certificate, you must hold a university degree or equivalent.
120-hour Advanced TESOL Certificate
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Tuition Fee: C$650
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COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Native-English speaker or have the ability to communicate clearly in English.
- The minimum age limit is 18 years old.
- A university degree is not required, but candidates who want to teach English abroad are advised that a university degree is necessary to obtain a work permit in most countries.
TESL CANADA ELIGIBILITY
In order to be eligible for TESL Canada Professional Standard 1 accreditation, a candidate must meet ALL the following requirements:
- 120-hour Advanced TESOL Certificate course by Coventry House International – OnTESOL.
- 20-hour Practicum.
- University degree from Canada or equivalent (If you completed your degree in another country, you will need to get your documents assessed by WES or CES and send the equivalency assessment to TESL Canada).
- 21+ years old.
- Native-English speaker from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa. Non-Native speakers must have a valid IELTS Academic (Overall 7 with a minimum of 7 in each skill area) and TOEFL iBT (Overall 101 with a minimum of 23 in Listening, 24 in Reading, 27 in Speaking and 27 in Writing).