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Online TESOL Certificate

International Gateway Kelowna, Kelowna, Canada

English for Teachers 12 lessons per week

Course title: Online TESOL Certificate
Course hours: 09:00 - 12:00
Days of the course: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
School admin. fee: €101.83
Lesson duration: 60
Course certificate: Yes
Minimum age: 19
Average number of students: 1
Course materials: Included

Levels: Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1, Proficient - Level C2

Fixed Dates: .

This 120 hour (8 week ) certificate program prepares participants to teach ESL to both adults and children.

This course will require 12-14 hours per week including reading and writing assignments, videos, research, teacher observations and practice in a real-life ESL/EAL classroom in your own community or teaching online to a classroom of students in Mexico. Some of the assignments will be given to you at registration so you can get a start on them and will be due as noted throughout the course and are part of the 12-14 hours workload per week.

Week 1: Introduction to Teaching ESL/EAL
Pre-Course #1 Reading Assignments
Week 1 Video
Modules 100-103
2 Online Discussions
1 Quiz

Week 2: Cultural Responsiveness
Pre-Course #2 Understanding Your Own Culture
Week 2 Video
Modules 103-107
Stereotype video and submit written response
1 Online Discussion
1 Quiz

Week 3: Speaking, Listening in ESL/EAL
Pre-Course #3 Review of Standards
Week 3 Video
Introduce some pre-made lesson plans
Modules 110-116
2 Online Discussions
2 Quizzes

Week 4: Reading and Writing in ESL/EAL
Week 4 Video
Introduce some pre-made lesson plans
Modules 117-120
2 Online Discussions
1 Quiz

Week 5: Lesson Planning
Pre-Course #4 Developing EAL Skills
Week 5 Video
Module 108
1 Online Discussion
1 Quiz
2 Lesson plans

Week 6: Classroom Management
Pre-Course #5 Research Country of Interest
Week 6 Video
Module 109
1 Quiz, 1 Online discussion, 2 Lesson plans
1 Online Discussion

Week 7: Observations of ESL/EAL teachers in your own community [or online]
Pre-Course #6 Observing ESL/EAL teachers in your own community
Week 7 Video
Observe EAL lesson in your own community [or online]
Submit 1 lesson plan from your observations
1 Online Discussion

Week 8: Teaching a lesson in your own community [or online]
Week 8 Video
Teach EAL lesson in your own community or prepare a lesson video for an online lesson
Submit 1 lesson plan from your given lesson
1 Online Discussion
Final Exam

Week 9: Reflection and planning for the future of teaching EAL
Week 9 Video
Discuss teaching ESL/EAL internationally or Online
Instructor Feedback-Conversation 1:1 with instructor (online or by phone)

Modules Included:
Module 101 Teacher Preparation
Module 102 Learning Styles
Module 103 TESOL Methodology
Module 104 Communication Techniques and Total Physical Response
Module 105 Teaching Strategies for Adult Learners
Module 106 Teaching Strategies for Children
Module 107 Cross Cultural Awareness
Module 108 Developing and Presenting Lesson Plans
Module 109 Classroom Management
Module 110 Feedback and Error Correction
Module 111 Developing Curriculum – Introduction
Module 112 Emphasis, Stress, Intonation, and Voice Inflection
Module 113 Techniques for Pronunciation
Module 114 Phonetics
Module 115 Listening Comprehension
Module 116 Language Acquisition through Music and Song
Module 117 Reading Comprehension
Module 118 Writing Comprehension
Module 119 Linguistics
Module 120 Grammar

International Gateway Kelowna

618 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, Canada

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Welcome to International Gateway Kelowna! International Gateway Kelowna (IGK) is Canadian owned and operated and is Kelowna's oldest (established 2002) and most trusted English as a Second Language (ESL) school. The school's motto is "Real English, Real Fun, Real Canada." IGK's campus is located in downtown Kelowna on Bernard Avenue which is the city's trendiest street for shopping, eating, relaxing and walking. Beaches, restaurants, transportation, museums, parks, pubs, night clubs and shopping are a 5 minute walk from the school! Kelowna is situated in British Columbia’s picturesque Okanagan Valley. This semi-desert region boasts Canada’s best climate. The weather is sunny, dry and mild with average temperatures of 35C in summer, 15C in autumn, 2C in winter and 17C in spring. Kelowna is rated as Canada’s fastest growing city and #1 resort by the Canadian Tourism Commission and as a result it is a top destination for both local and international tourists.

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General information: International Gateway Kelowna

Number of classrooms: 7

Average nº of student per classroom: 8

Minimum student age: 8

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Distance from the airport: 30 km.

Closest airport: Kelowna (YLW)

Year school opened: 2002

School opening times: 8:00 - 16:00

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•International Gateway Kelowna is not only a well respected school it is also a vibrant, friendly and exciting place to learn English. Students are encouraged to strive for excellence, immerse themselves in a new culture, enrich their minds, try new challenges and build bonds and memories that will last a lifetime. Highly qualified teachers and staff are carefully chosen for their professionalism, integrity and exceptional customer service skills. IGK hosts students from over 15 countries year round. Kelowna is Canada’s fastest growing city (population 150,000) and is famous for its internationally acclaimed vineyards, championship golf courses, bountiful orchards and azure lake waters. NATURE is KING here with world class hiking, sightseeing and mountain biking on the door step as well as skiing and snowboarding at nearby Big White Resort. There are over 200+ wineries to visit and wine, food and agricultural tourism are booming; The Okanagan Wine Festivals are held every May and October and the appellation is consistently voted one of the world’s top ten ‘must see’ wine routes. Nearby Kelowna Mountain and Bridges has the world’s 2nd longest suspension bridge network and a number of trails and amenities to explore. Finally, a visit to the city would not be complete without trying to sight the legendary lake monster, the Ogopogo.

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Terms & Conditions: International Gateway Kelowna

- Services must be paid in full 14 days before the course starts in order to complete the enrolment and secure a place in the course and/or accommodation.
- Bookings are not transferable.
- Bank charges are payable by students

Cancellation policy

- The cancellation needs to be communicated in writing to the school by the person who booked the course.
- Enrolment fee is non-refundable.
- Accommodation booking fee is non-refundable.
- No refund will be made for shortening the course duration after the payment.
- No tuition refunds are given for late arrivals, early departures or absences, for whatever reason, from classes during any course.

Refund policy

- If a course is cancelled more than 30 days before course start: 75% refund
- If a course is cancelled between 14 and 29 days before course start: 60% refund
- If a course is cancelled between 8 and 13 days before course start: 30% refund
- If a course is cancelled less than 7 days before the start date full price will be charged.

Visa refusal

- In case a visa is refused to the student, the school will charge 250 Euro and the remaining balance will be refunded to the student upon receipt of an original VISA refusal letter.

Other terms

Unaccompanied minors ages 18 and under are required to pay a guardianship fee which covers 24 hour medical, legal and financial assistance in an emergency. The guardianship fee is $100 for the initial fee + $100 per month service care. This fee applies to Practical ESL, High School Pathways and Volunteer Placements. The guardianship fee is included in all the summer and winter camps.