NOTE: Course length is four and a half weeks.The Trinity Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CertTESOL) is a TESOL or TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate designed for people with little or no experience in teaching English, and for those with experience who require an internationally recognised initial teacher education qualification. Preparing for the Trinity CertTESOL English language teaching certificate equips trainees with the basic skills and knowledge needed to take up their first post as an ESOL teacher. It gives an introduction to the theory and practice of English teaching and an insight into the challenges facing the learner and the role of the teacher. The CertTESOL is rated at Level 5 on Ofqual’s Regulated Qualifications Framework, a comparable level to the second year of an undergraduate degree. In Ireland, it is seen as a postgraduate (Level 8) Special Award.
Lessons per week: 30 (60 minutes per lesson)
Max. students per class: 18
Starting dates: 24 Apr 2024, 29 May 2024, 28 Aug 2024
Required minimum language level: Advanced (C1) or higher