TESOL Courses

What is the foundation TESOL teacher certification?

It is the first mandatory part of the various TESOL programs offered by the ATA TESOL College. For example, it is part 1 of the 2-part Program 1 (Advanced TESOL Teacher Certificate which is 120 hours). It is classed as a 60-hour course as it takes at least 60 hours to complete.

Standard TESOL Foundation Course

The core “Standard TESOL Course” qualifies you to teach English overseas. Material covers TESOL communication, conversation, listening, speaking, pronunciation, reading, writing, grammar, and overseas employment. Specifically, we will cover these topics:

  • Preparing to teach English overseas
  • 40 Classroom TESOL approaches and methods
  • Conversation, pronunciation and communication
  • Listening, speaking, reading and writing
  • Lesson planning and teacher preparation
  • Phonology and linguistics
  • Grammar review
  • Communicative approach
  • Activity-based learning
  • Promoting dynamic student/teacher interaction
  • Pedagogy
  • Teacher and student role reversal
  • Video training and analysis
  • Music, song, and media for language acquisition
  • Teaching philosophy (positive attitude, humour)
  • English for special purposes (courses and career options)
  • Overseas teaching/work/travel information and tips
  • Culture shock
  • Finding an English teaching job overseas
  • Current employment contacts and connections
  • Obtaining tutoring contracts in addition to your regular TESOL employment
  • Teaching/tutoring locally
  • TESOL and the internet
  • The hidden secrets on how to make the most money possible while teaching overseas

Electives

The Elective courses have been designed to make you more marketable as well as teach you specialty skills.
We offer 15 elective units. There is a brief description of each of these below.
All electives are 60 credit hours long, and all are available online or by correspondence, worldwide.

View Electives

Our Most Popular Courses

* These courses internationally employer recognised and are sufficient to teach English overseas.
All electives for industry courses are self-paced and approximately 60 hours per elective to meet international TESOL employer standards.
*subject to availability

(120 Hours) | Foundation Course + 1 Elective

Our 120-hour Advanced TESOL Certificate program is designed for individuals who desire to travel and teach conversational English internationally. These programs are popular for people ready to grab their backpacks for a year or two abroad. An unparalleled life-changing experience awaits you!

What you’ll learn

  • pronunciation, conversation and communication
  • listening, speaking, reading and writing
  • lesson planning and teaching preparation
  • grammar review and student evaluations
  • activity-based learning and more

(240 Hours) | Foundation Course + 3 Electives

It’s not often that doing a course can lead to a free pass to travel the world but consider this it! The Professional TESOL Certificate will give you the necessary knowledge and skills to teach English overseas.

You will learn the fundamentals of English such as grammar and pronunciation along with the basics of teaching such as planning lessons and activities and evaluating students.

What you’ll learn

  • pronunciation, conversation and communication
  • listening, speaking, reading and writing
  • lesson planning and teaching preparation
  • grammar review and student evaluations
  • activity-based learning and more

(360 Hours) | Foundation Course + 5 Electives

Choose to start your own business, work online, or teach overseas with our Advanced International TESOL Diploma.

The Advanced International TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Diploma course is our most popular non-accredited TESOL program and is designed for people who are professional, career-minded, may it be teaching globally or starting your own business. For the more lucrative and prestigious employment opportunities, the advanced International TESOL Diploma is an achievement of “academic excellence” with more overseas employment options in higher-level positions. The course contains everything you need to teach conversational English overseas. You will be taught everything from the basics such as language and grammar to planning lessons and activities.

With this qualification, you can expand your TESOL knowledge base, upgrade your TESOL credentials, and elevate your pay.

Practical Teaching Option

  • Practice teaching real international ESL students
  • Receive feedback from our TESOL trainers
  • Improve your lesson planning, delivery, and management

Get Ready to Be Your Own Boss

Use this qualification to start your own ESL teaching business
TESOL qualified ESL teachers are in peak demand. Millions of students are looking for TESOL trained teachers right now! Have the freedom to choose your flexible schedule and hourly rates.

  • Start your own online tutoring school
  • Become an IELTS or TOEFL Preparation tutor
  • Start your own English school overseas
  • Become a study tour or summer camp ESL teacher
  • Start a homestay tutoring program
  • Write and sell your own English teaching curriculum

What you’ll learn

  • pronunciation, conversation and communication
  • listening, speaking, reading and writing
  • lesson planning and teaching preparation
  • grammar review and student evaluations
  • activity-based learning and more

(600 Hours) | Foundation Course + 9 Electives

Choose to start your own business, work online, or teach overseas with our Professional International TESOL Diploma.

The Professional International TESOL Diploma Program is designed for people who love language teaching and wish to make a long-term career from teaching English and TESOL administration. ESL teachers and academics worldwide also study our non-accredited Professional International TESOL Diploma to enhance their present credentials or to make the transition from local to overseas employment.

You will be trained in knowledge of the English language such as pronunciation and grammar along with teaching techniques such as lesson planning and working with students.

Practical Teaching Option

  • Practice teaching real international ESL students
  • Receive feedback from our TESOL trainers
  • Improve your lesson planning, delivery, and management

Get Ready to Be Your Own Boss

Use this qualification to start your own ESL teaching business

TESOL qualified ESL teachers are in peak demand. Millions of students are looking for TESOL trained teachers right now! Have the freedom to choose your flexible schedule and hourly rates, and teach from the comfort of your own home.

  • Start your own online tutoring school
  • Become an IELTS or TOEFL Preparation tutor
  • Start your own English school overseas
  • Become a study tour or summer camp ESL teacher
  • Start a homestay tutoring program
  • Write and sell your own English teaching curriculum

What you’ll learn

  • pronunciation, conversation and communication
  • listening, speaking, reading and writing
  • lesson planning and teaching preparation
  • grammar review and student evaluations
  • activity-based learning and more

(960 Hours) | Foundation Course + 15 Electives

Our 960-hour Ultimate TESOL Program was developed for anyone who wants to further their knowledge and excel in every opportunity that there is to know about TESOL. This program is designed for people who love language teaching and wish to make a long-term career from teaching English. ESL teachers and academics worldwide also take our Diploma programs to enhance their present credentials or to make the transition from local to overseas employment. Expand your TESOL knowledge base, upgrade your TESOL credentials, start your own Private Tutoring service and elevate your salary with an ATA Ultimate TESOL Program.

    Still deciding which TESOL Course is right for you? We can help.


    captcha

    15 minute No Obligation Discovery Session

    • ok

      Our expert will help you decide which TESOL course is right for your goals.

    • ok

      Full access to our ATA TESOL Australia expert. Ask as many questions as you need.

    • ok

      Get access to our latest TESOL opportunities overseas and in Australia.

    • ok

      Kickstart your TESOL journey by getting your answers from the best!

    Need more information about TESOL? Talk to our professional TESOL consultants.

    Call 1300 723 928 today!