TESOL Certificate
English as an Additional Language
Vancouver Community College’s TESOL Certificate program is an intensive program consisting of a balanced
curriculum of both the theoretical and practical aspects of teaching English, as well as a supervised teaching
practicum. This program is recognized for professional certification (Level 1) by TESL Canada.

Program information

Program admission requirements

• Credential: Certificate

• Bachelor degree

• Length: 6.5 weeks (120-hours), full-time
(Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

• 1st year English with a C+ or better

• Start: February
Courses offered:
• Intensive TESOL Training
• TESOL Practicum

Department contacts
Department leader
p: 604.871.7000, ext. 8952
e: tesol@vcc.ca
Program assistant
p: 604.871.7000, ext. 8955
e: tesol@vcc.ca

Applicants whose first language is other than
English, who are presenting foreign documents
must achieve the following scores on one of the
following English Proficiency tests:
• IELTS overall band 6.5, with no band lower
than 6.0, with a minimum score of 6.5 in
speaking & listening
• VCC ELA total: 145/200
Reading: 50/70
Essay: 17/20
Listening: 27/30
Speaking: 27/30
• TOEFL IBT 88 with no score lower than 22

How to apply
• Go to the Registrar’s Office (vcc.ca/ro)
• Complete an application form and pay the $35 fee
Information sessions are held regularly.
Check vcc.ca/infosession for times and locations.

More information
Contact Program Advising:
By phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
In person: 1155 E. Broadway, or
200-block Dunsmuir at Hamilton
For the most up-to-date program info, check vcc.ca.

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