Teach English
Our Teaching English to Children Speakers of Other Languages (TECSOL) course prepares you with practical and theoretical knowledge to be qualified to teach children from 4-12 years of age.
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TECSOL/ETYL English for Teaching Younger Learners
CRICOS course code: 053722E
Teaching English is a rewarding career that offers a unique experience for anyone who wants to positively impact on the lives of young students while helping them achieve their language goals.
Our Teaching English to Children Speakers of Other Languages (TECSOL) course prepares you with practical and theoretical knowledge to be qualified to teach children from 4-12 years of age. The course includes Cambridge Certification and two weeks of Work Experience Placement.
This course is suitable for students who already have an Intermediate Level of English or above and will provide them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and strategies to effectively teach English to children while also building their own English language skills to the next level.
Three qualifications upon successful completion.
- TECSOL certification
- Globally recognised Cambridge TKT YL certification
- Childcare work experience certificate
Study Mode
Five weeks: Full-time study (20 hours per week).
Classes Monday to Friday 12:30pm to 4:50pm
Two weeks: Work experience in Childcare or Kindergarten Facility (25 Hours) per week.
Monday to Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm
IH Sydney| IH Melbourne
Key Features
What you will learn
We cover teaching methodologies and activities with an emphasis on communicative ability from an early age. Students will prepare and sit the Cambridge Teacher Knowledge Test – Young Learners Exam during week 5 of the course and receive a certificate on successful completion.
Benefits
- Cambridge Certification: A Cambridge qualification is recognised globally as the quality standard for teachers of all experience levels. All students will sit the Cambridge Teacher Knowledge Test Young Learners (YL) exam in week 5. The exam will test student knowledge of concepts related to young learners and the development of young learners from a teaching perspective, including the planning, teaching and assessment of young learners’ work.
- Real Work Experience: Students will receive work experience placement as a teacher’s assistant in a local Childcare Centre or Kindergarten. Students who complete their work experience will receive a Certificate of Recognition from their employer.
- Work experience: 25 hours per week (50 hours in total).
Certifications
Three qualifications upon successful completion.
- TECSOL certification
- Globally recognised Cambridge TKT YL certification
- Childcare work experience certificate
More information about TECSOL
- Demonstrations and lessons for teaching language – speaking, listening, reading, writing and storytelling
- Workshops on teaching methodology for children
- Practice making lesson plans
- Demonstrations of classroom management
- Presentations and practice through using songs, making masks, teaching games and other activities.
- Practice teaching with your class mates
- Intermediate English level
- No previous teaching experience is required
- Covid-19 vaccination certificate
English language requirements for Intermediate Level English speakers:
- Successful completion of International House Sydney Intermediate level of General English
For students with an official English level test score, please provide proof of:
- General IELTS 4.5 or Academic IELTS 4.0 in all skills
- TOEIC 500 – 600
- TOEFL PBT 400, TOEFL CBT 97, TOEFL IBT 32
- Cambridge PET
- JETP/EIKEN 2
Students with official English level test scores may also have to complete a short telephone or in-school speaking test, approximately 10 minutes.
2024 Start Dates
| Sydney | Melbourne |
| 8 Jan | 4 Mar |
| 4 Mar | 27 May |
| 29 Apr | 19 Aug |
| 24 Jun | 11 Nov |
| 19 Aug | |
| 14 Oct | |
| 9 Dec |