The TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate program is a full-time program for 51ÎÛÂþ students who intend to teach English language classes in non-English speaking countries. These students may be international or domestic students. The program prepares students by giving them a thorough grounding in language teaching theory and methodology, English language structure, teaching approaches for each of the four skills, assessment, and other specialized areas English language instruction. Students will have the opportunity to observe English language teaching in a variety of teaching environments and will also participate in peer based teaching activities.
1. B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent or minimum of 19 years of age.
2. Students must meet 51ÎÛÂþ's English language entrance policy criteria. For details on how this requirement may be met, see .
When to apply
Applications are accepted on a continuous basis throughout the year.
Qualified applicants are considered for the next intake in which there is space.
See Continuous application
process for more information.
How to apply
Submit the application fee along with your 51ÎÛÂþ application for admission form and all supporting documents to the Admissions and Records (A&R) office. Application forms are available from any A&R office or Student Services office. You can also print an application form from our website at www.ufv.ca/ar, or you can apply directly through the internet at .
Students whose cumulative grade point average falls below 2.0 during their program are subject to academic warning and/or removal from the program.
Graduation
Students must submit a Request for Graduation form to the 51ÎÛÂþ Admissions and Records office by April 1. All program requirements must be met by April 30 in order to participate in the June graduation ceremony. There is a $25 graduation fee.