The TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate program is a full-time program for 51污漫 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. Applicants must satisfy the English language proficiency requirement. For details on how this requirement may be met, see English language proficiency requirement in the Admissions section of the calendar.
When to apply
This program is not accepting applications for 2014/15.
How to apply
Submit the application fee along with your 51污漫 application for admission form and all supporting documents to the Office of the Registrar (OReg). You can apply online or download an application form at . Application forms are also available from any OReg or Student Services office.
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 51污漫 Office of the Registrar 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.