Cert TESOL with Trinity London

Cert TESOL with Trinity London

COURSE OVERVIEW

Looking for a complete change of career direction or perhaps thinking of a career in the English language teaching profession, where you could teach English language in Ireland or abroad?

At Liffey College we can set you on that path with our Trinity CertTESOL programme, which takes only four (4) weeks (9am to 5pm – subject to change).

The Trinity CertTESOL is an internationally recognised ELT (English Langue Teaching) qualification. Upon successful completion of this course, participants are qualified to teach English world-wide – either in the face-to-face classroom, online or in a blended learning format. The CertTESOL is assessed at level 5 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ); this is comparable to year 2 of an undergraduate study programme; the CertTESOL qualification is equivalent to the CELT/CELTA.

Preparing for the Trinity CertTESOL English language teaching certificate equips you with the basic skills and knowledge required to take up your first post as an English language teacher. It gives you an introduction to the theory and practice of English teaching and an insight into the challenges facing the learner and your role as an English language teacher. It also incorporates teaching practice sessions (TPs) in a real classroom setting; these TPs are excellent preparation for your role as an ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) teacher.

Directed Hours 130

Self Hours 70

Awarding Body TRINITY LONDON

Full-time Learners 4 Weeks

Part-time Learners TBC

Course 13 FEB 2023

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€1200 Includes all fees
4 Weeks FULL-TIME

  • REGISTRATION & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
  • MODE OF STUDY
  • ASSIGNMENTS
  • RECOMMENDED BOOKS
  • LEARNER HANDBOOK AND POLICIES & PROCEDURES
  • PROGRESSION ROUTES

REGISTRATION & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1- Complete the Online Application Form

2- Interview

3- Registration

Trainees wishing to complete the Trinity CertTESOL course at Liffey College are not required to have any previous teaching experience or training. The course is primarily designed for those with little or, more usually, no experience of teaching English. However, in order to complete the Trinity CertTESOL course at Liffey College you will need to have the following entry requirements.

  • Be a minimum age of 18 years or over on commencement of the course.
  • All participants must hold a qualification which enables them to progress to higher/3rd level education (Level 7) in their respective home countries.
  • Have sufficient educational level to gain entry to the programme.
  • Have a proficient level of English and English grammar as a native English speaker. For non-native speakers, have a minimum English language level of C1 (i.e., Cambridge CAE, IELTS 7.0)
  • Have a strong interest in becoming an effective full-time English language teacher.
  • Agree to attend the full four-week course training module and to comply with all of the course requirements on research and assignments.

The completed application is then assessed by the course Director or a senior member of the teacher training department at Liffey College. During the interview process following the application submission, candidate’s will submit a copy of their academic degree and (where relevant) a copy of English language proficiency certification.

MODE OF STUDY

FULL-TIME (40 Hours Per-week for 4 Weeks)

  • Classes – Monday to Friday (9:00am to 05:00pm) (subject to change)

PART-TIME (TBC Hours Per-week for TBC Weeks)

  • Classes – TBC to TBC (0:00am to 00:00pm) (subject to change)

The CertTESOL comprises a minimum of 130 hours of input, guided tasks, assisted lesson planning and teaching practice and is completed on a full-time basis over a minimum of four weeks. In addition, a further minimum of 70 additional hours study will be required for reading, research, lesson preparation and journal writing. (Total Qualification Time: 200 hours).

  • On-campus (Full and/or Part time Study)
  • Independent Study – After Classes
  • Supervised Learning
  • Technology Assisted Learning
  • Study groups
  • Extra-curricular activitiesCertTESOL Assessment units:
    • Unit 1: Teaching skills
    • Unit 2: Language awareness and skills
    • Unit 3: The learner profile
    • Unit 4: The materials assignment
    • Unit 5: The unknown language

    Trainees who complete this course of study with Liffey College will also undertake at least six hours of observed teaching practice in the college with real learners then produce four or five reflective written assignments including a test of grammar and / or phonology for assessment. All of the assignments must be completed to the college set standards, but you will receive ongoing professional guidance and support throughout the process.

ASSIGNMENTS

The five assessed CertTESOL units to be completed and passed, along with the guided learning hours per unit and the respective weightings, are the following:

 

Unit Number of Guided Learning Hours (out of total 130) Assessment Details Weighting – i.e., marks available to final result
Unit 1:
Teaching Skills		 74 Pass mark to be obtained for each of the three elements:
Teaching Practice (45%), Teaching Practice Journal (10%) and Guided Observation Journal (5%)		 60%
Unit 2:
Language Awareness (Grammar and phonology)		 20 Pass mark of 60% to be obtained for test or exam 15%
Unit 3:
Learner Profile		 18 Pass mark to be obtained for all sections of written profile 10%
Unit 4:
Materials Assignment		 8 Pass marks to be obtained in line with Trinity’s external assessment (written work and face-to-face interview) 10%

 

 
Unit 5:
Unknown Language		 10 Pass mark to be obtained for all sections of Unknown Language Journal 5%

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

A full list of recommended books will be given to each candidate on receipt of the full application form for the course.

LEARNER HANDBOOK AND POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Please familiarise yourself with our Liffey College TESOL course handbook, policies and procedures before commencement of the course proper. Each candidate on registering for the course will receive an assigned password to access all course material.

PROGRESSION ROUTES

When you successfully complete the four-week CertTESOL Certificate at Liffey College, you will have two choices for your future career, either stay and teach in Ireland (those who successfully graduate from the course will be offered the opportunity to teach at Liffey College) or travel abroad and teach in an Internationally recognised English language school.

If your preference is to remain in Ireland and take up a teaching roll, your CertTESOL Certificate will allow you to teach in any recognised English language college/school.

END-OF-COURSE/FINAL EXAMINATION/ASSIGNMENT & COLLEGE CERTIFICATE

Trainees who complete this course of study with Liffey College will also undertake at least six hours of observed teaching practice in the college with real learners then produce four or five reflective written assignments including a test of grammar and / or phonology for assessment. All of the assignments must be completed to the college set standards, but you will receive ongoing professional guidance and support throughout the process.

An external assessor, will be appointed by Trinity College London in order to inspect each candidates’ portfolios and journals and to interview each candidate on their materials project. The assessor’s role is to monitor the course, standardise grading and to recommend the final grades.

 

CONTACT – Liffey College

J. Camillus Dwane (Academic Director)

Email: info@liffeycollege.ie  

Telephone: +353 (0)1 444 444 7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTACT – Trinity College London

CertTESOL: www.trinitycollege.com/certtesol

Email: ukandireland@trinitycollege.co.uk 

Telephone: +44 (0)20 7820 6100