TESL Diploma Program
International House is registered in Ontario as a Private Career College with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU). The TESL Diploma program provided in both Toronto and Calgary is recognized by TESL Canada, assuring that the course content, delivery, and practicum meets industry standards and that all employees involved in the program have the proper qualifications. For more information on TESL Canada, please visit www.tesl.ca.
The TESL Diploma program is recognized worldwide as well, as it complies to international standards which asks for 100 hours of in class training and a 20 hour practicum. The Program is offered in Full-time and Part-time Format.
Program Requirements
- University degree (in some cases we may accept a college diploma)
- TOEFL score of 550/213/80 or IELTS of 6.5 overall for non native speakers
- A keen desire to teach English as a career
- Pass the admissions interview
TESL Full-time 2010 Session Dates
| Session |
Toronto |
Calgary |
| 1 |
Jan 11 - Feb 8 |
Jan 18 - Feb 16 |
| 2 |
Feb 16 - Mar 15 |
May 30 - Jun 28 |
| 3 |
Mar 22 - Apr 19 |
Jul 12 - Aug 9 |
| 4 |
Apr 26 - May 25 |
Sep 13 - Oct 11 |
| 5 |
May 31 - Jun 28 |
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| 6 |
Jul 5 - Aug 3 |
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| 7 |
Aug 9 - Sep 7 |
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| 8 |
Sep 13 - Oct 12 |
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| 9 |
Oct 18 - Nov 15 |
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| 10 |
Nov 15 - Dec 20 |
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TESL Part-time 2010 Session Dates
| Session |
Toronto |
Calgary |
| 1 |
May 4 - Jul 8 |
Apr 13 - Jun 17 |
| 2 |
Jul 27 - Sep 30 |
Jul 6 - Sep 9 |
| 3 |
Oct 19 - Dec 23 |
Oct 4 - Dec 9 |
TESL Full-time 2011 Session Dates
| Session |
Toronto |
Calgary |
| 1 |
Jan 10 - Feb 7 |
Jan 24 - Feb 27 |
| 2 |
Feb 14 - Mar 14 |
May 30 - Jun 27 |
| 3 |
Mar 21 - Apr 18 |
Aug 8 - Sep 5 |
| 4 |
Apr 25 - May 23 |
Oct 24 - Nov 21 |
| 5 |
Jun 6 - Jul 4 |
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| 6 |
Jul 11 - Aug 8 |
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| 7 |
Aug 15 - Sep 12 |
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| 8 |
Oct 10 - Nov 7 |
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| 9 |
Nov 14 - Dec 12 |
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TESL Part-time 2011 Session Dates
| Session |
Toronto |
Calgary |
| 1 |
Jan 11 - Mar 17 |
Jan 25 - Mar 31 |
| 2 |
Apr 5 - Jun 9 |
May 31 - Jul 29 |
| 3 |
Jul 5 - Sep 8 |
Sep 19 - Nov 25 |
| 4 |
Oct 11 - Dec 25 |
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Fees: Full-Time TESL Diploma
| Tuition | Registration | Material | Total |
| $1720 | $100 | $100 | $1920 |
Fees: Part-Time TESL Diploma
| Tuition | Registration | Material | Total |
| $1820 | $100 | $100 | $2070 |
Enrolment Process for TESL Applicants
| 1 |
Complete the Online Teacher Training Application Form |
| 2 |
The Director of Teacher Training will contact you to book an admissions interview. |
| 3 |
For the interview, you will need to bring proof of degree completion and the $100 registration fee (non-refundable) plus $400 security deposit. If accepted, you will be registered and enrolled in the program! |
| 4 |
The balance due must be paid one week before course start date. |
*All courses are subject to change without notice. All Prices are in Canadian Dollars and are subject to change without prior notice. TESL tuition costs are tax deductible.