TESOL

Certificate IV in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
(30537QLD)

For many, studying at Shafston is a life changing experience. We provide educational experiences of the highest quality in first-class facilities.

The Shafston TESOL Institute (STI) is located on the main campus of Shafston College in Kangaroo Point, Brisbane. Since commencing operations in 1996, Shafston has hosted more than 50,000 students from 40 nations, and are proud to have one of the most diverse student populations in Australia. Shafston’s Elicos Centres in Australia and expansive global network ensure students have every opportunity to fulfill their career aspirations in TESOL.

Shafston is accredited by the National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS)and a member of English Australia. The College is a Public Testing Centre for TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) and TOEFL Testing Centre (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and a preparation centre for University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations.

The Certificate IV in TESOL is an Accredited Course, recognised and approved by Government Authorities in Australia. It takes a competency-based approach to training, which ensures that it is clearly focused on the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary for teaching English to speakers of other languages.

The Certificate IV in TESOL consists of Core Units and Elective Units. Participants must complete all 12 Core Units and 2 of the 11 Elective Units. Each unit addresses a different topic.

The core and elective units introduce students to the knowledge and understanding related to the practical skills required in the Certificate IV in TESOL Course. These are further developed during the actual practice teaching hours.

To complete the Certificate IV in TESOL Course you are required to complete two (2) elective units. These units will often be selected after you begin completing the Core Units.

The Certificate IV in TESOL is a competency-based course, therefore the assessment items all require a practical demonstration of the ability to complete the tasks involved in teaching ESL. All of the assessment therefore revolves around your practice teaching: preparing lesson plans, materials and resources, implementing and evaluating lessons. At the end of the course, you and your supervisor want to be sure that you can enter an ESL classroom and teach a class.

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