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Certificate IV in English Language Teaching (TESOL)

Study Method Online
Provider Melbourne City Institute of Education
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Melbourne City Institute of Education

  • This is NOT a free course. Flexible payment options are available.

Course overview

Unlock the door to a world of teaching opportunities & global connections

This program is designed to equip you for paid or volunteer employment in ‘English as a Second Language’ (ESL) teaching positions. It will provide you with a range of knowledge and skills to plan and deliver English lessons, as well as further develop specific competencies in an elective area.

With a high focus on practical demonstration of skills, you will be ‘employment ready’ upon your graduation.

Who's It For?

  • This course is ideal for people with sound ability in written and spoken English

Job outcomes

  • TESOL Teacher
  • Private Tutor

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What you'll learn

  • Become an ESL teacher by studying a nationally accredited Certificate IV in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
  • Learn the latest teaching techniques that will give you the knowledge and practical skills to teach English as a second language in Australia (degree required), online or overseas, the choice is yours!

Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

  • The course consists of 9 core units and 1 elective to be completed in 26 weeks

Delivery

  • Online self-paced through our user-friendly learning management system and within the host workplace during work placement

Entry requirements

Having achieved a pass level or higher at the completion of Australian senior secondary school (Year 12) is required. 

Evidence of having this level of English ability may include:

  • Secondary School transcripts showing the required results in English

  • Completion of a Certificate III or higher level course in the Australian Qualification

Education and skills

  • Students must complete a Pre-Training Review, meet the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skill standards for Certificate IV level study and demonstrate that they are a suitable candidate for this course. You may be also asked to undertake a pre-enrolment task to further assess your suitability for this course.

Regulatory

  • All candidates require a Unique Student Identification (USI) number

Age at commencement

  • It is recommended that students have reached the age of 18 by the program commencement date

Digital technology

  • Students must have sufficient digital literacy skills to access online content, enter answers to written questions and communicate with trainers via email, the student portal and the learning management system

For the online part of the course, you’ll need regular access to:

  • Computer: Laptop or desktop computer with working speakers or headphone points.

    • Internet: High-speed internet

    • Windows: Operating system – Windows 8 or above.

    • MAC: Operating system – OS X 10.14 Mojave or later

    • Internet browser: Google Chrome or Microsoft Internet Explorer 11.

    • Software: Flash, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word (or Open Office, which is free to download).

    • Office equipment: Printer and scanner to print and upload some of your assessments.

    • Mobile phone with video capability or video camera: Some assessments in your course may require you to take real-time videos of you undertaking tasks for assessment in front of an MCIE assessor

Industry requirements

  • Candidates may be asked to provide evidence of the following for work placement (requirements vary according to host employer policies):

    • National Police Check

    • Working with Children Check

    • Flu vaccination and COVID-19 vaccinations

Find out more about the entry requirements for this course

Work placement

  • Students must complete 12 mandatory placement hours made up practicums and observations for the work-based training component of this program
  • Students are required to find placement in an MCIE approved English School

Recognition of prior learning

  • Credit Transfer (CT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) are available to eligible students

Assessment

  • Assessments include written short answer questions, case study/scenario and practical demonstrations, work placement portfolio and practise teaching tasks

Testimonials

  • My experience with MCIE has been amazing! I was starting to think I wouldn’t make it through my qualification after trying out several different options to finish it that unfortunately didn’t end up fitting well with my schedules. I’ve always struggled with motivation and online learning but with the guidance and flexibility offered here I was kept motivated with it all and even finished earlier than I expected! I can’t recommend them enough, especially if you’re insanely busy with balancing work and life responsibilities like myself, the support I received while studying here is unmatched! My trainer has been a blessing, and was always willing to go above and beyond to help me when I needed it. Thank you all for your work and for helping me to finally achieve my goals!
    Rachel Smith
    Certificate IV in English Language Teaching (TESOL)
  • Wow! I completed the The Certificate IV in TESOL and Andrew Waddell was my teacher of extraordinary experience and talent - I learned so much more than just the curriculum. Andrew's candour and humour made the online classes something to look forward to and engage in - truly a brilliant and gifted teacher. Backed up by great admin staff and excellent facilities in the CBD, the process of accreditation for observations and practicums was very efficient and well organised. Highly Commend. 5 stars + an elephant stamp :)
    Phillip
    Certificate IV in English Language Teaching (TESOL)

Subjects

Course Units
NAT11020001Create a culturally inclusive learning environment
NAT11020009Teach English using technology
NAT11020002Use the genre approach to teach English
NAT11020003Teach English grammar
NAT11020004Teach spelling and pronunciation
And more!

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Payment options

  • Upfront and payment plans available

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About Melbourne City Institute of Education

MCIE is a leading provider of outcomes-focused quality vocational education and training programs. Our courses are founded on the desire to provide practical education leading to real job outcomes matching industry needs.

We empower our students to meet their career goals and have helped thousands of students gain jobs. We care about your needs, your aspirations and your outcomes and we work with you to remove the barriers to entry to your chosen career. Our outcomes-based training has helped us build an enviable reputation as a leading provider of quality vocational education in Victoria. Our focus is on competency-based practical education leading to real job outcomes and meeting the needs of industry and the community.

Melbourne City Institute of Education is a trading name of Melbourne City Institute of Education Pty. Ltd. as Trustee for MCIE Unit Trust which is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 22172).

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