• Earn the world’s most recognised and respected international TEFL English teacher training qualification in the heart of Montreal, Quebec.

• StudyCELTA provides a 4-week, full-time, on campus Cambridge University ESOL CELTA Certificate as well as a 22-week blended online CELTA program.

• The Cambridge CELTA course is an introductory TEFL program for candidates who have little or no previous English language teaching experience. It may also be suitable for candidates with some TEFL experience but little previous teacher training.

• Our CELTA course is recognised as a Level 5 Qualification by the British Curriculum Authority, so it follows an authorised syllabus.

• Our centre is located in the charming cultural quarter of Old Montreal - close to the waterfront and easily accessible by public transport.

Student Review:
“I am very happy to report that taking the CELTA at the teacher training centre in Montreal was a watershed event in my life, as being CELTA qualified led to my being hired at one of the best schools in Latin America.”
- Thiago, Brazil

Cambridge University CELTA Certificate Course:
• 4 week intensive full-time course
• 120 study hours
• Available year round

Our in-class course includes real-life teaching practice with actual English learners, in an authentic classroom environment

Online / Blended Learning CELTA Certificate:
• 22-week course
• Flexible study schedule
• Includes live teaching practice
• Optional locations for practicum component
• Prepares you to plan and deliver motivating, useful lessons

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2. Oxford Seminars, Vancouver

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Start a rewarding new career as an English language teacher in Canada or abroad! A leading provider of TESOL/TESOL certification in North America, Oxford Seminars offers combined online / on-site English teacher training programs.

In Vancouver BC, our 100-hour onsite course is held at the University of British Columbia and/or the Simon Fraser University-Vancouver campus. In addition, there is a 40-hour online component to our certification course.

Our course has a limited class size, includes comprehensive teaching materials and concludes with an interactive teaching practicum. We back our internationally-recognized certificate with our Graduate Placement Service, which boasts partnerships in strong ESL markets across the globe.

Get certified as an English language teacher and join thousands of Oxford Seminars graduates teaching English in dozens of countries around the world! Our TESOL teacher training courses are also offered at other locations in BC, Ontario, Alberta, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Quebec, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and across the United States.

Student Testimonial:
"From the start of this course, with no knowledge, to the end of the course, with a great improvement in knowledge and confidence, I am ready to take on this new and exciting change in careers." - R.E., Vancouver, BC

TESOL/TESL certification course:

100 hours of onsite classes taught over 6 days (Saturdays & Sundays) combined with 40 hours of online classes. Includes a practicum (teaching practice)

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3. Kwantlen Polytechnic University

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Located in the Lower Mainland in BC, Canada, we are situated in Richmond, which is about 30 minutes south of the downtown core Kwantlen is the longest established CELTA centre on the west coast of Canada. Although we do not have a current CELTA offering, we have been running courses regularly since 1997, and we have an established team of Cambridge accredited trainers with substantial experience teaching English and training teachers both abroad and in Canada. Kwantlen offers longer CELTA courses that allow trainee teachers more time to develop the knowledge, skills and awareness to begin their careers: choose from 5-week full time courses or 12-week part-time courses. The CELTA course at Kwantlen is unique in offering an online module that gives trainees hands-on experience with an online learning environment.

CELTA, part-time courses. CELTA, full time courses. CELTA (Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) is the most widely recognized certification in the world for ESL teacher training.

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4. Greystone College, Toronto

Courses / Programs

Greystone College offers a 12-week TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) Diploma course in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Our TESOL certification program is recognized by TESL Canada. The objective of our teacher training program is to provide trainees with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to be successful ESL/EFL teachers. The course is open to Canadian and international students.

Students who successfully complete this program may apply for TESL Canada’s Professional Standard Two certification, provided they meet language and education requirements. They will also have the option to take the internationally-recognized Cambridge University TKT exam which is a test from Cambridge ESOL about teaching English to speakers of other languages.

Each student will observe 10 or more hours of ESL classes, will spend time with a mentor teacher, and will teach their own class for at least 10 hours as their final practicum, under the supervision of a sponsor teacher. Our TESOL course focuses on a high degree of interaction between instructor and students.

TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) Diploma Program:

- 12-week course that focuses on a high degree of interaction between instructor and students

- Recognized by TESL Canada as Professional Standard Level 2
Option to take internationally recognized Cambridge University TKT exam

- Practicum component (practice taeching) in each module

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5. Greystone College, Vancouver

Courses / Programs

Greystone College is a career training institute with schools in Vancouver BC and Toronto, Ontario in Canada. Our English language teacher training programs are affiliated with top-ranked industry associations that assure our graduates of worldwide recognition. Greystone College has a student centered approach to learning and offers Diploma and Certificate Programs in TESOL - Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages.

Our mission at Greystone College is to offer career enhancing education programs and to deliver premier quality training in a stimulating environment. Greystone College’s statement of purpose is to empower all students with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare them for challenging global career opportunities.

TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certificate & Diploma Programs:

- TESOL 130 Certificate Program
- TESOL Diploma Program
- TESOL TKT Certificate
- TKT Young Learners Certificate
- Cambridge TESOL Diploma

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6. Vancouver Community College

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Situated located in Vancouver, BC, Vancouver Community College (VCC) offers one of the largest TESOL / TESL / TEFL English teacher training programs in Western Canada. VCC is recognized both nationally and internationally as a leader in English language teacher training. We offer a range of different online and on-site Certificate and Diploma programs for teaching English. Our training is accredited by BC TEAL and TESL Canada.

VCC is a recognized leader in instructor training, the choice of the Ministry of Advanced Education for its Provincial Instructor Diploma Program and home of the largest English language teacher training (TESOL) program in Western Canada.

We offer programs, courses and workshops to professional and potential adult educators and trainers, with graduates instructing in colleges, government, industry, non-profit and private sector organizations.

Online & On-site TESOL / TEFL English Teacher Training Courses:

- TEFL Certificate (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
- TEFL Young Learners Certificate (TEYL)
- TESOL Certificate (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
- TESOL Diploma - Fast Track
- TESOL Diploma - Part-time studies
- TESOL Distance Diploma
- TESOL Elective Courses
- Tutoring ESOL Certificate (English to Speakers of Other Languages)

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7. CCELT, Toronto

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The Center for Communication and English Language Teaching (CCELT) provides a 100-hour TESOL / TESL certification program in Toronto, Ontario. A leader in ESL teacher training, CCELT unlocks unlimited employment opportunities around the world through our internationally-recognized certificate program that equips trainee teachers with the skills and knowledge to be successful in the classroom. Our industry-leading international job placement service secures access to top ESL teaching jobs at home and abroad.

An academic organization focused on quality instruction, CCELT is committed to providing the most integrated approach to communicative language teaching. We utilize the most innovative ESL teaching strategies. Blended in-person and online instruction includes hands-on training from experienced educators and online modules that allow participants to learn at their own pace.

CCELT is also partnered with North America’s top teacher placement agencies, giving CCELT teachers job placement assistance and access to the widest variety of teaching jobs worldwide.

100-hour TESOL / TESL Certification Course:

- Enables graduates to teach English abroad. In addition, CCELT also provides resume and interview guidance along with a comprehensive pre-departure travel guide.

- Includes 60 hours of in-person classroom instruction (taught over 3 weekends) in Toronto, followed by 40 hours of coursework completed online.

- Job placement service secures access to top ESL teaching jobs at home and abroad.

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8. EBC International TEFL Certificate, Madrid

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• EBC would like to invite Canadians to consider Madrid and Spain as a quality TEFL course + work destination in Europe. Madrid is a TEFL hotspot year-round with a vibrant nightlife and cultural immersion experience, and EBC Madrid offers an accredited TEFL course with job placement program for our graduates! Contact us today for details of our next course dates.

• EBC Madrid is an accredited centre of Trinity College, and a leading provider of internationally-recognised TEFL courses and job placement opportunities for career-change seekers and global travelers.

• EBC offers a British Council-accepted Trinity CertTESOL certificate course in Madrid, the ability to earn up to 60 university credits, and the key resource of free worldwide, lifetime job placement for our TEFL graduates.

• The Trinity CertTESOL qualification is preferred by many renowned language schools worldwide, and over the last 16 years, EBC has been instrumental in helping more than 8000+ TEFL graduates finance their travels and realise their dreams of living and working outside of their home countries.

• If you are a citizen of the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa, EBC Madrid provides our comprehensive Road2Spain program which offers you a 1 year student visa to work, live and travel throughout Spain and Europe.

• EBC also runs accredited TEFL courses in Crete (Greece), Buenos Aires, (Argentina) and Boracay (Philippines).

Intensive 4-week accredited TEFL / TESOL teacher certificate course:
• Comprises 150 hours including 24 hours of teaching practice.
• Written to UK QCF level 5 standards.

With Study Package options:
• Bronze, Silver, Gold and Road2Spain (Road2Spain is an ideal option, for example, for citizens of the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa who want a seamless stay in Spain with accommodation and study visa included).

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9. Oxford Seminars, Canada

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Established in 1992, Oxford Seminars promotes excellence, professionalism and affordability in our combined online / on-site TESOL/TESL English teacher training Certification course. Our well organized and challenging, intensive 100-hour certification courses are held on university campuses across Canada; to ensure that our students can easily attend all classes, and that they are being taught in a professional and appropriate learning environment.

Our course is designed for anyone who is interested in an exciting career teaching English in an international setting. The material is devised for those who have no hands on teaching experience, as well as licensed teachers who want to teach English abroad, and other trained professionals looking to make a career change.

Your chances of finding a job with our TESOL/TESL certification are second to none. Oxford Seminars' TESOL/TESL certificate demonstrates to employers that you are familiar with the theoretical approaches and the practical techniques required to be a successful ESL teacher.

We offer our TESOL/TESL Certification Course in: Abbotsford, Barrie, Brandon, Brantford, Burnaby, Calgary, Charlottetown, Edmonton, Fredericton, Guelph, Halifax, Hamilton, Kamloops, Kelowna, Kingston, Lethbridge, London, Montreal, North Bay, North York, Oshawa, Ottawa, Peterborough, Regina, St. Catharines, Saint John, St. John's, Saskatoon, Sherbrooke, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Waterloo, Whitehorse, Windsor, & Winnipeg.

Combined Online / On-site TESOL Certificate Course:

- 6-day on-site classes are taught on Canadian college campuses, while a 40-hour online component must also be completed.

- The fundamentals of language acquisition, learning, and teaching are explored through case studies.

- Through a critical evaluation of grammar resources and lessons, teachers will hone their understanding of English grammar and how to teach it through stimulating and engaging lessons

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10. Sol Schools Toronto

Courses / Programs

Sol Schools Toronto is an international language school and teacher training center located in downtown Toronto, Ontario in Canada. The ESL teacher training programs offered by Sol Schools Toronto include a TEFL certificate, a part-time CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) course and a TESL diploma course which teaches you everything you need to teach English in Canada or overseas. The TESL diploma is offered full-time (4 weeks) or part-time (10 weeks). Full job assistance is also provided.

Our TESL Diploma Program is recognized by TESL Canada, and also offers on site observations and practicum classes. The TESL Diploma is recognized by all Canadian associations and accreditation bodies as a requirement for teaching ESL in Canada including the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

Sol Schools Toronto belongs to the Canadian Association of Private Language Schools (CAPLS), and we are a member of the Canadian Education Centre Network (CECN) and the Language Industry Association (AILIA).

- Intensive TESL diploma course (4 weeks full-time)
- Semi-intensive TESL diploma course (10 weeks part-time)
- Part-time Cambridge CELTA certificate (11 weeks)
- TEFL certificate (1 week)
- 5-hour teacher training workshops: Teaching Business English; Teaching One to One; Teaching TOEFL; Teaching Grammar; Teaching Young Learners; Teaching English Online.

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