• International Career Institute (ICI) is a leading, accredited distance learning school for students in Canada, USA, UK, Australia & globally that offers an online TESOL (ICI Diploma) qualification course as well as courses in a wide range of other subjects and professions.

• Our online TEFL / TESOL English teacher training course will quickly provide you with the key skills you need to be a successful ESL teacher.

• ICI home study students come from Canada, USA, and elsewhere around the world. We have weekly intake dates, and you can enroll whenever you are ready.

• ICI online TESOL courses are recognised & accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC), and the International Accreditation and Recognition Council (IARC).

• ICI is a member of the College of Teachers which is the UK's professional educational institute for teachers.

Further Professional / Career Development Training Online:

• ICI Diploma & ICI Advanced Diploma qualifications in a wide range of careers:
Hospitality, business management, office admin, PR, marketing, sales, HR, IT / web design, journalism, counselling & psychology, natural health / nutrition, catering, fashion design, beauty therapy, makeup, pet care, & more.

• ICI offers home study courses in 34 foreign languages at various levels including: Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese & more.

ICI DIPLOMA TESOL / TEFL Certification course online:
- Average duration by home study: 24 weeks
- With weekly intake dates

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2. Ontesol - Online ESL Teacher Training

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Based in Toronto, Ontario, Ontesol is a TEFL / TESOL training provider offering internationally-recognised online TEFL / TESOL courses to students from Canada and around the world. We provide accredited certificate and diploma teacher training certification programs to students who wish to teach English as a second language in Canada and / or abroad.

Ontesol was developed by Coventry House International in Toronto, the only school in North America that offers Trinity CertTESOL courses, to provide students with the flexibility of taking an internationally recognized TESOL / TEFL course online. Ontesol's courses have been evaluated and accredited by two separate, independent accrediting bodies: the UK-based Accreditation Council for TESOL Distance Education Courses (ACTDEC) and TESL Canada.

Our mission is to provide teachers with the latest innovative approaches, techniques, strategies, and classroom procedures in order to foster their professional development. As part of this process of discovery of new resources in the TESOL methodological field, we celebrate reflective teaching at the core of all educational changes.

- Online TESOL Certificate (100 hours)

- Online TESOL Diploma (250 hours)

- 20 hour practicum (English teaching practice) that can be completed at the student's location. This is optional but must be completed by students who want TESL Canada certification.

- 60-hour online TEYL (Teaching English to Young Learners) Certificate course (8 weeks)

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3. StudyCELTA: CELTA Courses Montreal

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• 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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4. Omnicom School of Languages

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The TESL programs at Omnicom School of Languages in Calgary will prepare you for an exciting career. Teaching English as a second language (TESL) can be a highly rewarding way to see the world, interact with new cultures, and help newcomers feel welcome and comfortable in Canada.

Situated in the heart of the city center in Calgary, Alberta, Omnicom School of Languages is a quality English language school that provides on-site and online TESL / TESOL English teacher training courses.

English Language Teacher Training (TESL / TESOL) Courses:

- 120-hour Online TESL Certificate Program (accredited by TESL Canada)

- TEYL Course (Teaching English for Young Learners) – not accredited

- TESOL Course – not accredited

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5. International House Career College, Vancouver

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Conveniently situated in the heart of Vancouver BC, International House Career College is a leading provider of TESL, TEFL, TESOL and CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) certificate and diploma programs. We also offer an online TESL certificate.

The most widely-recognized English language teaching certificate, the CELTA training qualification offered by IH Career College is awarded by Cambridge ESOL and opens doors to good English language teaching jobs around the world.

Graduates of our IHC (International House Certificate) in TESL will have the necessary knowledge and skills to become successful ESL teachers.

Our International Diploma in TESOL is a 10-week foundation course designed as an extension to the IHC.

Our English language teacher training programs are second to none. Our courses are run by competent and creative TESL teacher training teams.

You are guaranteed instruction by the most highly qualified, experienced and dedicated professional TESL teacher trainers in Vancouver.

Our excellent learning environment and individual, personal attention will make your learning experience wonderful and unforgettable.

Student Testimonial:
"Teaching practice feedback was perhaps the greatest value of the course: detailed, relevant and useful comments / feedback, always constructive."
- Jacques Bernizan

• CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) course

• TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) Certificate course: Full-time 4-week / 130 hour program.

• ID TESOL: International Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. 10-week foundation course designed as an extension to the IHC.

• TESOL Foundation course: 2 week / 35 hour program to prepare international students for the International House Certificate in TESL.

• Online IHC TESL course: Online initial teacher training program

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6. VIA Training Centre, Victoria BC

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VIA Training Centre is in a bright heritage building in the heart of downtown Victoria, BC. The centre has a computer lab, student lounge, and TESL Library. Victoria is a very beautiful, clean, and safe city, and the capital of British Columbia.

The instructor has been teaching this class for several years, and brings a great deal of new ideas and energy to the program, making this a leading TESL program in Canada. Theory taught in the classroom is combined with activities, allowing our graduates to become confident, skilled teachers.

TESL Diploma Programs:

Level 1
The VIA TESL 120 Diploma Program is recognized by TESL Canada and is based on the standard 120 hours: 100 classroom, and 20 hours of practicum.

Level 2
The VIA TESL 270 Diploma Program is recognized by TESL Canada and is based on the standard 270 hours: 250 classroom, and 20 hours of practicum.

Online Programs : Both programs can be done online at your own pace.

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7. Alaya International Training Centre - ATC, Vancouver

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Alaya International Training Centre (ATC) is a specialized ESL English teacher training school based in the centre of Vancouver, BC. We offer online and classroom TESOL Certificate and Diploma programs. We pride ourselves on our experience and determination in providing top quality TESOL programs. The in-class TESOL teacher training programs are aimed at upper-intermediate to advanced level international students and Canadians who want to learn how to teach English to speakers of other languages.

Our online courses are designed for international students and Canadians who are unable to attend classes at the school. They are ideal for students who are self-motivated and give the students the advantage to work in the comfort of their own home at their own pace.

Alaya International Training Centre has a long history in teaching English. We provide first class instruction with the most modern techniques. Our centre is a friendly and at the same time very professional place where you can make international friends and exchange knowledge and culture with students from all over the world.

TESOL English Teacher Training Certificate & Diploma Courses:

- In-class TESOL Programs:
These programs are designed for upper-intermediate to advanced level students.

- Online TESOL Programs:
Our online TESOL teacher training programs are distance education programs that can be completed from anywhere in the world.

- Students can choose between our fully recognised Certificate Programs (approximately 50 hours) and Diploma Programs (approximately 100 hours)

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8. Greystone College, Toronto

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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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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. GV Career Training Centre, Vancouver

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Global Village Career Training Centre offer TEFL / TESOL certification courses in the heart of the cosmopolitan Yaletown District of Vancouver, BC, Canada. We are affiliated with Global Village English Centre - an English language school offering English courses to students from around the world.

We offer full-time, intensive TESOL diploma courses. Our 8-week TESOL diploma includes the Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT). Our 10-week TESOL diploma includes a 2-week Young Learners (YL) Extension. Our TESOL / TEFL courses are primarily designed for intermediate / advanced ESL students who want to teach English as a second language in their home countries in classroom settings.

GV Career Training Centre is devoted to providing a growing number of career training programs and related services of the highest quality. Our instructors are highly qualified and experienced. We are government-regulated and registered with PCTIA (Private Career Training Institutions Agency). We have a new and spacious modern campus with full computer access and resources.

- 8 week / 160-hour GV TESOL Diploma + Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)
- 10 week / 210-hour GV TESOL Diploma with a 2-week Young Learners (YL) Extension