Our Accreditations
OnTESOL is accredited and recognized by the leading Post-Secondary Education and TESOL/TEFL/TESL training organizations from Canada and the United States.
Learn moreTESL Canada recognized · ACCET accredited · Valid worldwide
Get the TESOL/TEFL certification you need to teach English in Canada, abroad, or online. OnTESOL has been a recognized TESL Canada course provider since 2003 — the first online program to earn this recognition.
Online TESOL/TEFL Recognized by:
TESL Canada
Professional Standards 1 & 2
Institutionally Accredited by:
U.S. Department of Education
Recognized Agency
20+ Years of Leading TESOL Training
Most online TEFL/TESL/TESOL certification courses are only valid for entry-level positions abroad and online. The online TESOL/TEFL certification courses offered by Coventry House International–OnTESOL are perfect for Canadians looking for a TESOL certificate that is valid for ESL teaching jobs and career advancement opportunities in Canada, abroad, and online.
Our online TESOL courses have been evaluated and recognized by TESL Canada since 2003. OnTESOL is the first fully recognized online TESOL institute in Canada and the first online TESOL institute in the world to offer graduates the option of completing a Practicum module equivalent to CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL (with feedback from a Practicum Supervisor and real ESL students in the classroom).
Our TESOL/TEFL certification courses are completely online and self-paced, and you will be assigned a TESL Canada–approved personal tutor to answer your questions and provide extensive feedback on your lesson planning assignments.
Other unique features of the TESOL certification courses offered by OnTESOL include practical lab assignments, live lesson planning workshops via Zoom, accredited syllabus with textbook, a variety of pre-recorded videos, and lifetime job assistance in Canada and other destinations.
If you take a TESOL/TEFL/TESL course that isn’t recognized by TESL Canada and you plan to continue your teaching career in Canada, you will need to study from the beginning and spend hundreds of dollars again with a recognized course provider. OnTESOL’s recognition means you get it right the first time.
TESL Canada Professional Standard 1 certification is the minimum requirement for teaching at a Canadian private ESL school program such as General English, ESL Immersion, IELTS or TOEFL Preparation Courses, and English Conversation.
Experienced ESL teachers who hold an MA in Education or Linguistics and a minimum of TESL Canada Professional Standard 1 certification are eligible to teach English in Canadian colleges, universities, and K–12 programs, but many high-paying positions prefer TESL Canada Standard 2 certification.
For teaching Canadian Newcomers in the government-sponsored LINC program, the minimum requirement is TESL Canada Standard 1 certification in all provinces except for Ontario, where TESL Ontario OCELT certification is required. The 120-hour Advanced TESOL/TEFL Certificate leads to TESL Canada Standard 1.
An accredited TESOL certification opens doors to professional ESL teaching positions across Canada — from private language schools to university programs.
General English, ESL Immersion, IELTS/TOEFL prep, and conversation programs. Requires TESL Canada Standard 1.
Teaching Canadian newcomers. Standard 1 required (OCELT in Ontario). Standard 2 recommended for senior roles.
Post-secondary ESL programs. Standard 2 preferred for these higher-paying positions.
Your TESL Canada certification is equivalent to CELTA worldwide. Teach in 50+ countries, then return to Canada without retraining.
Set your own hours. A 120-hour certificate qualifies you for the best paying online ESL positions.
The best paying ESL positions. Add the Teaching IELTS specialist to your certification.
Whether you’re starting out or upgrading your credentials, OnTESOL has a recognized course for your career stage.
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Most entry-level jobs in Canada involve teaching English at language schools and ESL immersion programs. The 120-hour Advanced TESOL Certificate meets TESL Canada Professional Standard 1 and is the minimum requirement for a teaching job at a Canadian language school.
Our 250-hour TESOL Diploma is popular with experienced teachers applying for adult ESL teaching positions in Canada that require TESL Canada Professional Standard 2 certification — including LINC, university, and college programs.
For work visas in South Korea, China, Vietnam, and the UAE, your certificate must be authenticated (apostilled) by the government where the course provider is based. OnTESOL’s TESL Canada recognition means our certificates qualify for official authentication by Global Affairs Canada — accepted worldwide. Read more about authentication →
I was very pleased with the course. I think they have a well planned curriculum. The resources that were provided were excellent. After reviewing the website and course syllabus as well as numerous testimonials, I decided to take their TESOL certification course.
I completed the OnTESOL 120 Advanced course, and it was absolutely worth every dollar. The course gave me the skills I needed and helped me secure several job offers. The tutor was exceptionally knowledgeable and supportive.
I completed the 250-hour TESOL Diploma along with 3 specialist courses. Both tutors were excellent and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend OnTESOL to anyone wanting to become a qualified English language teacher without breaking the bank.
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From CA$650. Self-paced. TESL Canada recognized. ACCET accredited. Tutor support and job assistance included.
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