Graduate Certificate (Gr. Cert.) Teaching English as a Second Language

About this programme

Program Location Online & On-Campus Start Term Fall Semester Program Type Coursework Schedule Part-Time Credits 15 Credits Average Duration 1 Year Administered by Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE) Have questions? Contact a Student Affairs Coordinator The Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Graduate Certificate is designed as professional development for in-service teachers and candidates with a background in education, language studies, linguistics, or related fields. It can also serve as preparation for an M.A. in Second Language Education. Courses are offered in a combination of online and face-to-face formats, and sequenced in such a way that students can complete the certificate in one year. Please note that this is a part-time program and is only open to Canadian and permanent resident applicants. Full Program Details from the Course Catalogue [program long C-ED-TESL X TEL MAJOR] Eligibility (Admission Criteria) Applicants should meet the following requirements: Possess an undergraduate degree. A minimum CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, or a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.2 out of 4.0 in the last two years of full-time studies. International applicants can look up grade equivalencies on McGill’s Future Graduate Students website. Formal or informal teaching experience. Proficiency in English. Applicants to graduate studies whose mother tongue is not English and who have not obtained an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction, or from a recognized institution in Canada or the US (anglophone or francophone), must submit documented proof of proficiency in oral and written English. IELTS with a minimum overall band of 7.0; (with a minimum writing score of 7.0); or TOEFL:iBT (Internet-based test) – total score of 5.0 with a minimum score of 5.0 each for the Writing and Speaking sections and a minimum of 4.5 each for the Reading and Listening sections and PBT (paper-based test) – 580 (The Department reserves the right to evaluate the applicant's language proficiency before initial registration and at the time of application.) Application Process & Required Documents All applications are done through McGill's Graduate Applicant Portal. The application steps and instructional video are on the University's Future Graduate Students website. The following documents must be part of your application: (Note that all uploaded documents to the portal must be in PDF format.) A complete application form (accompanied by your application fee payment). A current working CV/resume. A copy of your unofficial transcripts from all previous university-level studies (undergraduate and graduate). Official transcripts are required to be submitted by those who gain admission to the program. (Instructions on sending official transcripts will be sent upon acceptance.) Letters of Reference: Within the online application, applicants must provide valid institutional e-mail addresses for two (2) references (past or current); one from a university-level instructor and the second from a professional who has supervised you in a formal or informal education or youth sector position. If you have experience working in a formal school setting, one letter must be from a school or school board administrator qualified to assess your professional abilities. McGill University will contact the referees directly to submit their letters of reference. Personal Statement (2-page maximum, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12pt font, 1 inch margins). Applicants should demonstrate a clear motivation for pursuing their graduate certificate. Moreover, this letter of intent should specify your relevant academic and professional experience, the importance of subject matter expertise, as well as your commitment to the teaching profession and its societal impacts. English Language Proficiency Test Score (if applicable): Please arrange for test scores (TOEFL, IELTS) to be sent to McGill directl