Study Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language at University of the Fraser Valley in Canada, Faculty of Professional Studies

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The TESL certificate program prepares students for careers as teachers of English to speakers of other languages. Completion of the certificate program qualifies graduates for the TESL Canada Professional Certification Standard Two from Canada's national organization of TESL professionals.The TESL certificate program can be taken either after completion of a bachelor's degree program, or while completing one. Students who plan to do a degree and a certificate concurrently should consult with an Advisor to ensure that they choose and schedule their courses appropriately.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Professional Studies

Study options

Full Time (1 Trimester)

Tuition fees

CAD$797.00 (US$ 573) per year

Books and supplies (estimate) - 1280

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Abbotsford Campus

33844 King Road,

Abbotsford,

British Columbia,

V2S 7M8, West Coast, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Graduates of the UFV TESL certificate program are eligible to apply for the TESL Canada Professional Certificate Standard Two, which is one of the top levels awarded by TESL Canada. Graduates are responsible for applying to TESL Canada for certification.

If you have completed a degree and successfully complete all five TESL courses, you can graduate in less than a year.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.