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TESL: Teaching English as Second Language (BEd)

 

B.Ed. Specialization (120 credits)

The B.Ed. Specialization in Teaching English as a Second Language is a 120-credit program that leads to a permanent provincial teacher certification. Quebec certification is valid in other Canadian provinces and territories, subject to satisfying some additional requirements. Teachers of ESL are considered to be in the second most-wanted category of teachers (after teachers of math and science) in the province and graduates often have several job offers on graduation. The program includes a practicum at the adult level, done in the first year of the program, and four day-time internships in three different terms.


For the past several years, there has been an increasing demand in Québec for qualified teachers of Spanish as a third language. Qualified students admitted to the B. Ed. in TESL may take courses in Spanish and obtain the "capacity" to the teach Spanish as a third language recognized by a school board or private school.

Download Application Package (PDF)
TESL Course Calendar (see p.219) (PDF)


Program Overview
 

Who Should Apply?

This program is offered program offered to expert speakers of English who have at least a working knowledge of French. This program is designed for students wishing to teach in elementary and secondary schools.

Program Structure

The program requires 120 credits of core and elective courses. The core courses involve a stimulating and well-balanced group of selections from three areas: theory courses, method courses, and internships. The internships are undertaken in elementary, secondary and adult level classes. The program has a strong emphasis on language learner development.

Admission
 

Application deadlines

Applications will be accepted in the Department of Education from December 1st to March 1st.


Admission requirements

Applicants residing in the Province of Quebec must have completed CEGEP. Those applying from out of province must have completed high school. Mature students are those who have not attended CEGEP and who do not fulfil the normal academic requirements. If you fall into this category, please contact the Centre for Mature Students at 848-2424 ext: 3890 to request information regarding Mature Student Entry.


How to apply

External Applicants
(non-Concordia students and Independent Students) and students in Certificate programs at Concordia, must follow these steps:

  1. Fill out the General Undergraduate Application. The cost is $100. On-line Form (Paper copy version available at the Birks Student Center, 1400, de Maisonneuve West, Room 185
  2. Fill out the B. Ed. TESL Application Package Download Application Package (PDF) Print form, fill it by hand and mail it to the appropriate address on the form.
  3. Do the 45-minute English Composition Placement Test on a drop-in basis: no fees, no pre-registration. For dates check the English Department Placement Testing Schedule

Please note: candidates can take the test after the March 1st deadline.
It is strongly advised to take the test on March 6th 2013.

Internal Applicants

Students currently enrolled in a Bachelors degree at Concordia must follow these steps:

  1. Fill out the B. Ed. TESL Application Package Download Application Package (PDF) Print form, fill it by hand and mail it to the appropriate address on the form.
  2. Do the 45-minute English Composition Placement Test on a drop-in basis: no fees, no pre-registration. For dates check the English Department Placement Testing Schedule

Please note: candidates can take the test after the March 1st deadline.
It is strongly advised to take the test on March 6th 2013.

  1. Fill out a Degree Transfer Form at the Birks Student Center, 1400, de Maisonneuve West, Room 185. The cost is $40.00.

Graduating Students
PLEASE NOTE: If you are in your last year at Concordia University and will be graduating at the end of this academic year, you are considered to be an external applicant and must re-apply to the University by completing the General University application form as well as the Specialization Programme application. A current transcript of Concordia grades and letters of reference are required.



Tuition and fees

Please see University Calendar for more information.

 

 

Teaching English as a Second Language - B. Ed. Specialization, Certificate
Telephone: (514) 848.2424 ext. 2031
Email: info@education.concordia.ca

 
 

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