New class starting September 13, 2010. Register now!
The ACE TESOL Certificate course is an ESL teacher training program that will provide you with the tools, strategies, skills and knowledge to be successful as an English language teacher. The ACE TESOL Certificate course places a strong emphasis on practical teaching skills and uses pair work, small group work, class discussions and teaching demonstrations to enhance each participant’s learning experience. The ACE TESOL Certificate curriculum is updated annually to reflect industry changes and to incorporate the latest language learning research.
The ACE TESOL Certificate course is:
- 100 hours of classroom instruction
- 20 hours of teaching practice
- A practical, task-based and participatory learning experience
- Taught by professional, experienced and energetic trainers
Take the ACE TESOL Certificate course to:
- Increase your self-confidence as a teacher
- Improve your communication and presentation skills
- Have the opportunity to practice teaching in a safe environment
- Increase your marketability as an ESL teacher and make you more competitive in the job market
- Receive a professional, internationally recognized ESL teaching credential
Course Content includes:
Learning
- Learning Theory
- Speaking
- Writing
- Listening
- Reading
Teaching
- Methodology
- Lesson Planning
- Techniques
- Testing
Language
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Pronunciation
Entry Requirements:
A university degree (with any major) is recommended but not required for enrollment in the ACE TESOL Certificate. Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in English by providing a recent score on a standardized English proficiency test (see www.aceducation.ca/ace_certificate.htm for specific score requirements).
Course Fees:
$1,600.00 + Course Textbook
Course Dates:
September 13 to November 15, 2010, Monday and Wednesday evenings, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Location:
Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers
11713 - 82 Street, Edmonton AB T5B 2V9
Registration Information:
Fill-in the application form and return it by regular mail or fax to the location indicated on the form.
Application Form (print and fill out)
Application Form (fill in online, print and sign)
For more information, contact Judy Sillito at 780-423-9676 or e-mail jsillito@emcn.ab.ca