Why study TESOL?

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at MSVU will help you build job-ready skills to teach English in Canada and around the world.

Our TESOL programs prepare you to teach in schools, support adult newcomers, or pursue international teaching jobs. We give you the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to succeed.

The TESOL program provides flexible learning options like part-time or full-time and all courses are in the evenings, to meet your learning needs. Programs start in January and September each year.

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Teach English in the K-12 Classroom

Canadian classrooms include students from different language and cultural backgrounds. Teachers need special training to support students who are learning English on top of schoolwork.

Teach English to Adults

Canada welcomes many newcomers each year and many speak a language other than English. This creates a need for trained TESOL professionals who can teach adults in different learning settings.

Teach English Abroad

Our graduates are also prepared to teach English in other countries. This gives them valuable international work experience and opportunities to learn different cultures.

Students in TESOL learn many employable skills, including the development of English language curricula and assessments for a range of educational settings.

Our graduates teach English in countries like:

  • Japan
  • China
  • Saudi Arabia
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Columbia

TESL Canada Certification

MSVU’s Master of Arts and Master of Education TESOL programs meet TESL Canada certification requirements – a nationally recognized credential. They meet Standard 3 certification requirements.

For TESL Canada certification, you must complete the following TESOL courses during your program:

  • GTSL 6360
  • GTSL 6361
  • GTSL 6362
  • GTSL 6363
  • GTSL 6365
  • GTSL 6366

The TESL Canada certification is used as the standard for professional certification for employment by Languages Canada and provincial Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) programs.

Potential Careers in TESOL

MSVU’s TESOL graduate programs support educators working with groups like:

  • English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners
  • Families and communities
  • Schools and educational organizations

TESOL graduates teach a variety of audiences in different settings around the world. They hold positions such as:

  • EAL Teacher in K-12 settings
  • Classroom Teacher in K-12 settings
  • Language Teacher in Adult Language Programs
  • Instructor of English for Academic Purposes
  • Director of English Language Programs

And work in organizations and programs such as:

  • Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE)
  • Immigration Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS)
  • University of Doha for Science and Technology
  • Nagoya University of Foreign Studies
  • YMCA

In addition, the TESOL program provides you with the knowledge and educational background to pursue PhD programs in Education.

Apply to TESOL Programs Today

Whether you want to teach English in Canada or abroad, the TESOL program at MSVU will give you the education and experiences you need to achieve your career goals.

We offer multiple TESOL program options:

  • Master of Education (MEd)
  • Master of Arts in Education (MAEd)
  • Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) for Children and Youth
  • Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) for Adults
  • Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) for Children and Youth
  • Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) for Adults

Apply today!

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