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11020NAT
Enrich your skills as an English and literacy teacher. This course will equip you with advanced skills to teach language and literacy to students from a non-English speaking background.
Take your career global with an internationally-recognised qualification that will equip you with the skills and know-how to teach English to speakers of other languages.
An increase in the number of non-English speaking students entering Australia is expected to continue over the next five years, including students from non-traditional markets such as Colombia, Brazil and Saudi Arabia.
Plan for your new career as a TESOL teacher and learn from expert educators who have a high degree of technical skills and knowledge. You will develop advanced skills which will enable you to design a syllabus and confidently teach spelling, grammar, pronunciation, reading, and writing, speaking and listening to students from a non-English speaking background.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to teach English and effectively engage with students from all over the world.
11020NAT Diploma of English Language Teaching (TESOL)
Travel the world and teach at the same time. This qualification will equip you to teach English in almost any country in the world. Immerse yourself in new cultures and share your own with students around the globe.
We know that life is busy, that's why our courses are designed to be flexible. Our mixed-mode delivery means you can complete components of your study online at a time that suits you.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all units listed below.
No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
Learn moreThis may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
Learn moreIt is highly recommended that you have successfully completed Year 12 (or equivalent) in Australia, or alternatively if educated outside of Australia, achieved an IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Please note: you may be required to complete a pre-course English proficiency test prior to enrolment.
It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.
You will be provided with a recommended reading list and/or required textbooks during orientation or at the start of each unit. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network.
Practice Teaching requirements
Students are required to complete 20 hours of practical placement - 10 hours of observation of a suitably qualified and experienced teacher and 10 hours of practice teaching while being supervised by a suitably qualified and experienced teacher. However, if you have successfully completed the LTi Certificate IV in TESOL, you will only be required to do an additional eight (8) hours of observation and practice teaching, with at least four (4) of those hours being practice teaching. This may be completed either face to face or virtually subject to availability through discussions with course supervisor. A portfolio collection of lesson plans and associated activities and resources must be submitted and assessed as part of the practice teaching requirements.
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about University Pathways
If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.
You can apply to study this course through the Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC). You will need to submit your application on the QTAC website. It will be assessed, and if you are successful you will receive an offer directly through QTAC. You will need to accept your offer from QTAC before enrolling with TAFE Queensland.
All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.
Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.