2013 SESSION DATES
| 19 Jan - 09 Mar | 27 Jul - 14 Sep |
| 20 Apr - 25 May | 19 Oct - 30 Nov |
ELS Language Centres’ TESOL Certificate Programme is now offered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Individuals who are interested in becoming English as Second Language (ESL) or English as Foreign Language (EFL) teachers will find that the course will equip them with the theories and practices to be effective English language teachers.
The TESOL Certificate Programme provides the participants with flexibility and variety which are essential to a good programme.
The programme is a combination of Online Learning, face-to-face classroom discussions and Authentic Practicum teaching sessions. The great advantage of such an arrangement is that the online component enables the participants to read about the theories of TESOL before they come to class to learn how to apply them in their teaching. In addition, participants find the classes less demanding because they can study the theories from the comfort of their homes. Having become familiar with the theories and the practical aspects of teaching, participants are then ready for the Authentic Practicum teaching sessions.
The programme is divided into three sections:
- 80 hours of on-line lessons
- 33 hours of face-to-face sessions, and
- 9 hours of practical teaching sessions
The total duration of the programme is 122 hours.
To enrol in the TESOL Certificate Programme, a participant must meet the following criteria:
a) must be above 21 years of age;
b) must have completed a minimum of a high school education with successful achievement of a high school certificate. Participants who have achieved a diploma or a degree are preferred
c) must have a good command of English. All candidates must sit the ELS English Language Proficiency test upon registration and obtain an equivalent of minimum IELTS Band 6.5;
d) No prior teaching experience is required.
A candidate needs a computer with an Internet connection and an email address. Once registered for the on-line course, participants are provided with a user name, password, and link to get started. The user name and password allows the participants to log in and log out of the course as they wish.
| Week | On-line Units | Face-to-Face Component | Authentic Practicum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Second Language Acquisition Methodology |
Orientation and Lesson Planning |
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| 2 |
Grammar Review |
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| 3 |
Teaching Grammar Classroom Management |
Grammar Review & Teaching Grammar in Context |
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| 4 |
Teaching Listening Teaching Phonology |
Teaching Listening & Phonology |
Authentic Practicum 1 Grammar |
| 5 |
Teaching Speaking |
Teaching Speaking Error correction |
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| 6 |
Teaching Reading |
Teaching Reading |
Authentic Practicum 2 Speaking |
| 7 |
Writing Review Teaching Writing Language Testing & Assessment Educational Technology |
Teaching Writing Language Testing & Assessment |
Authentic Practicum 3 Reading |
The on-line component will require the participants to go through each unit of lecture, complete the tasks assigned, read the notes and textbook and complete a quiz at the end of each unit. Each online unit takes approximately 5-6 hours to complete. There are videos from live classroom teaching to showcase effective teaching skills as well. Some tasks are also designed based on these videos to help participants focus on certain areas of teaching.
The Face-to-Face component consists of 33 hours of training and hands-on learning.
Participants are expected to spend approximately 12 hours on the homework assignments
that are to be submitted to their teacher trainers.
Authentic practicums will add up to 9 hours, – 3 hours of classroom observation, 3 hours of teaching actual classes and 3 hours of feed-back session with the examiners.
The trainees can work from home during the week and attend classes on 6 Saturdays. The whole course will take less than 2 months.
By the end of this course, candidates will be able to:
- understand the principles used in teaching ESL
- have sufficient knowledge needed to teach English in diverse settings
- design and administer tests
- design and deliver lessons to ESL students of various levels of proficiency
- completing online tasks and passing quizzes
- having full attendance in the face-to-face sessions
- submitting satisfactory home assignments and
- obtaining a satisfactory grade in the practical teaching sessions
Certificate in TESOL
RM 4,050
Participants must satisfactorily complete and pass the on-line Lessons, the face-to-face sessions and the Practicums to be awarded the certificate in TESOL.
Certificate in TESOL:
RM 300 – placement test and registration
RM 1,550 – prior to Online lessons
RM 2,200 – prior to face-to-face sessions, inclusive of books and practicum
Certificate of completion:
RM 1,550 – Online lessons
Certificate of Attendance
RM 2,000 – Face-to-face sessions (not inclusive of books and practicum)
Fees can be paid online or banked into the account stated below:
Bank name: Public Bank Berhad
Bank Address:
No1&3 Jalan Solaris 1
Solaris Mont Kiara
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Account No: 3150 1781 20
Account Name: ELSI SDN BHD
Swift code: PBBEMYKL
- What is the difference between a Certificate and a Diploma in TESOL or TESL or TEFL?
A Certificate usually requires 100 hours to 140 hours of learning. A Diploma is usually a 1-year full time programme. Under the Malaysian Ministry of Education’s ruling, a Diploma could be a 2-year part-time programme - Will this qualification enable me to teach English at ELS Language Centres?
ELS’ hiring criteria are: a candidate possesses a degree, a certificate in TESOL/TESL/TEFL, passes a job interview, conducts a good demonstration class, shows commitment towards teaching and is interested in students’ learning and progress. Candidates who meet all of the above criteria will be hired by ELS provided there is a vacancy. - Will I be able to teach in an English language centre or a private school in Malaysia or abroad when I have completed this programme?
Yes, provided you meet the hiring criteria of the various institutions and country policy. - Who are the teacher trainers for this programme?
ELS’ teacher trainers are qualified by education and have an average of 10 years teaching experience - Who issues this Certificate?
ELS Language Centres, Malaysia issues the Certificate in TESOL. ELS Malaysia is registered under the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education. ELS is a US-based company with 20 years experience in Malaysia. Its parent company in Princeton, USA has almost 50 years of experience teaching English to the world! - Is the ELS TESOL certificate recognised worldwide?
Recognition of any certificate or qualification is the prerogative of the approving authority. It is usual for the authorities to base their criteria for approval on the proven track record of the institute awarding the certificate / qualification. As a rule, if the TESOL programme is over 100 hours and practical teaching (practicums) is part of the programme, it is usually internationally recognised. - How ready will I be as an English language teacher at the end of the programme?
To be an effective teacher depends a lot on your commitment and your continuous effort in learning and practicing the teaching skills learnt. Like everything in life, the more practise you get, the better you will become. Remember not to be discouraged but enjoy the opportunity to hone your skills. - Will ELS help get a teaching job for me?
The TESOL dept. of ELS will assist you but will not guarantee you a job. Securing a job will depend on your performance in the TESOL studies, the practicums, and the job interview.
Why enrol in the TESOL Certificate Programme at ELS?
- ELS Language Centres Malaysia is known for its 20 years of providing English language training to students and adults in the country. More than 100,000 Malaysians and international students have benefited from ELS’ programmes and have continued to pursue their university studies and joined the work force successfully using English on a daily basis;
- ELS’ experiences has enabled the Company to provide a TESOL programme which is focused and practical to meet the demands of trainees who may not have a first degree, or are in mid-career switch;
- An exposure for trainees who may wish to pursue their degree in TESL at a later time;
- An internationalized programme, hence a good mix with different exposure towards the teaching and learning of English;
- Creating a life-long learning opportunity for trainees.
“This course has provided me with a lot of career opportunities as teaching has always been my passion. For me, it was very informative and useful. It also provided me with the right/sufficient tools to teach ESL. I also appreciate the hands on training prior to the actual teaching. Cheers.” – Sarjit Chahil
“”Attending the TESOL Programme was most enlightening. There was quite a lot to learn, or relearn. Most of us who are educated in English think that our language skills are pretty good for formal teaching but at the TESOL programme we were guided towards more effective teaching & learning techniques – that are interactive, lively and practical sessions and not just book learning.” – Harvie Kaur
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