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newtie
Joined: 19 Jun 2009 Posts: 1 Location: Vancouver, BC
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Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 4:44 pm Post subject: Where to take my Tesol course? |
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Hi everyone,
I'm new to the forums and want to say a quick hello, and also get some advice on where to take me Tesol/Tefl/Tesl course.
I live in Vancouver, Canada and do NOT have a degree.
I've looked into the local colleges (VCC etc) and they either don't have the program, or you need a bachelors degree to take the course.
Of course there are courses through Oxford Seminars, Global Tesol etc. where you can take the course without a degree, but does anyone have a recommendation for a specific program done either in Canada, online, or through correspondence? A friend took Global Tesol and told me that while it gives you a certificate that will help you get a job, there really isn't much to learn from the course.
Any input/advice would help. Cheers! |
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Chancellor
Joined: 31 Oct 2005 Posts: 1337 Location: Ji'an, China - if you're willing to send me cigars, I accept donations :)
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Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 9:05 pm Post subject: Re: Where to take my Tesol course? |
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newtie wrote: |
Hi everyone,
I'm new to the forums and want to say a quick hello, and also get some advice on where to take me Tesol/Tefl/Tesl course.
I live in Vancouver, Canada and do NOT have a degree.
I've looked into the local colleges (VCC etc) and they either don't have the program, or you need a bachelors degree to take the course.
Of course there are courses through Oxford Seminars, Global Tesol etc. where you can take the course without a degree, but does anyone have a recommendation for a specific program done either in Canada, online, or through correspondence? A friend took Global Tesol and told me that while it gives you a certificate that will help you get a job, there really isn't much to learn from the course.
Any input/advice would help. Cheers! |
Look at the numerous other threads where others have asked essentially the same question and most of your questions will be answered.
What's keeping you from getting your degree? Many countries require you to have a four-year degree just to get a work visa.
Since you're in Canada, try this list of programs recognized by TESL Canada: http://www.tesl.ca/Secondary_Navigation/TESL_Canada_Recognized_Teacher_Training_Programs/Recognized_Teacher_Training_Programs.htm |
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santi84
Joined: 14 Mar 2008 Posts: 1317 Location: under da sea
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Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 2:51 am Post subject: |
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I am in Vancouver. You can complete TESL certificate requirements at certain schools (like SFU or UBC) but you cannot graduate until you have a degree. I believe that a degree is required for TESL Canada professional certification as well.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (http://www.kwantlen.ca) has CELTA at the Richmond campus. |
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santi84
Joined: 14 Mar 2008 Posts: 1317 Location: under da sea
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Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 2:59 am Post subject: |
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Sorry, I just checked the Kwantlen CELTA website and it seems that they do not accept applicants that do not have a degree.
(http://www.kwantlen.ca/celta/requirements.html)
I can't think of any quality/legit TESL programs in Vancouver (or Canada) that do not require a university degree. TESL Canada requires a university degree so that is the minimum standard.
Not to mention the hordes of MA/PhD students who are still trying to find a TESL job out here  |
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GambateBingBangBOOM
Joined: 04 Nov 2003 Posts: 2021 Location: Japan
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Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:13 pm Post subject: |
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Get a degree. If you want a career in this, you basically need one (unless you want to make that a career in China for very little pay).
In the past people could manage without one. But nowadays, people with MAs are going after jobs that in the past required a BA and nothing else. There's an escalation of academic credentials. It's been going on for years. |
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denise

Joined: 23 Apr 2003 Posts: 3419 Location: finally home-ish
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Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 2:50 pm Post subject: |
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GambateBingBangBOOM wrote: |
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Get a degree. If you want a career in this, you basically need one (unless you want to make that a career in China for very little pay).
In the past people could manage without one. But nowadays, people with MAs are going after jobs that in the past required a BA and nothing else. There's an escalation of academic credentials. It's been going on for years. |
I'd bet that very few people upon entering the field are thinking about making a career of it.
Still, though, without a degree and with an online or distance TEFL certificate, options are limited even for entry-level jobs. Since you don't have a BA, I'd strongly recommend getting an on-site TEFL certificate.
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