International House Sydney now offers the Certificate IV in TESOL

course in conjunction with the University of Sydney.

Please click here for more information.

Certificate IV In Tesol

Cricos Provider Code 02623G  Cricos Course Code 059865G (8wk)
NTIS 91109  Course Number 91341NSW                        071783J (4wk)

Accredited by VETAB (NSW Government Vocational Educational and Training Accreditation Board) this Certificate IV in TESOL course has been developed by International House to mirror the syllabus of the famous University of Cambridge CELTA course.  It is a highly practical course which introduces you to current teaching methods, practical teaching ideas and a range of TESOL resources.  A major component of the course is your teaching practicum.

Our training methodology is communicative. In practical terms, this means that trainees are engaged with each other in collaborative tasks.

Designed for

Non-native (upper intermediate and above) and native English speakers who want to enter the English language teaching profession.  It is also suitable for experienced teachers who want to further develop their communicative teaching skills through the strong focus on practical teaching. 

Learning outcomes

• the principles of effective planning and teaching
• a range of practical skills for teaching English to adults 
• confidence and control in the classroom
• increased language awareness and a framework for language analysis
• a structure for ongoing professional development.

Certification & Recognition

Certification is issued by International House Sydney – Teacher Training Centre upon successful completion of the course.  Trainees who complete part of the programme will be issued with a statement of attainment outlining the competencies that they achieved.

Study pathways

Graduates of the Certificate IV in TESOL can gain one subject credit towards further TESOL studies at the University of Canberra. Candidates must apply separately to the university.

Course Content

• TESOL methodology & language analysis including:
  • 1. teaching speaking skills
    2. teaching writing skills
    3. teaching reading skills
    4. teaching listening skills
    5. developing learner’s language knowledge
    6. preparing language lessons using reference materials
    7. planning and evaluation of lessons
    8. evaluating TESOL teaching materials for classroom use
    9. managing the English language classroom
    10. managing the teaching and learning environment
    11. developing teacher professionalism
    12. understanding different learner styles and motivation to teaching
    13. applying knowledge of learner cultural and linguistic backgrounds to teaching
    14. applying knowledge of similarities and difference between English and LOTE to teaching
    15. using basic concepts and grammar terminology
    16. using basic lexical and phonological terminology
• six hours observation of qualified teachers
• six hours of observed and assessed teaching practice
• English language development lessons for students completing the eight week full time course.

The units of competency are as follows:

 Sample weekly timetable

Assessment

• You will be required to complete six hours of assessed teaching practice, which is conducted with real classes. 
• You will also complete assessed written assignments. 
• There is no final examination.

Entry Criteria

The Certificate IV in TESOL is offered at two different English levels:

1. Upper intermediate English level
   (180 hour course)
2. Pre-advanced to native English level
   (120 hour course)

• All candidates must be at least 18 years of age.
• You are not required to have previous teaching experience or the ability to speak a second language.

Course Length

1.    Upper intermediate English level (180 hour course)

• 8 weeks full-time

2.    Pre-advanced to native English level (120 hour course)

• • 4 weeks full-time, or
  • 10 weeks part-time

Plus an additional 80 hours of reading, lesson preparation and assignments.

Visas

Visas for non Australian passport holders include:

• visitors visa
• working holiday visa
• student visa (VET) only available for full time 4 or 8 week course

Note for student visa applicants - as this is a Certificate IV qualification if you are in a category 3 or 4 country for VET courses you will need to provide an IELTS test score to meet student visa requirements.

Further details are available at www.immi.gov.au

Teaching Staff

All of our trainers are:

• accredited by the University of Cambridge
• post-graduate industry qualified
• experienced teacher trainers with an average of 12 years experience.

Please see our TESOL trainer profiles – the breadth of their experience and qualifications is unique in this fast growing industry.

Apply For This Course

If you are a non native English speaker and you are in Sydney, please fill out an application and then come in for a level test on Wednesdays at 2.30pm.

 If you are outside Sydney please send the following:

• sections A & B (Questions 1,2 & 3) of the application form
• signed terms and conditions and indemnity and release
• current resume
• copies of certificates, diplomas and / or university degrees
• 1 passport photo
• 1 copy of photo ID (licence or passport).

IH Sydney – Teacher Training Centre will contact the candidate upon receipt of their application and if their written application is strong arrange for an interview.  (For applicants living outside the Sydney area the interview can be conducted on the telephone.)
Enrolment is subject to successful completion of the interview.   

The interview is in two parts.  Part one is a language aptitude task which takes approx. 45 minutes.  Candidates who complete part one successfully will continue through to part two of the interview.  Part two is a discussion of the language task, ideas about teaching and learning, details about the course curriculum/ structure and an opportunity for candidates to ask further questions. The total time required for the aptitude task and interview is approximately 1 hour and 45 mins.

Course Dates & Fees

Information Sessions

Please join us at one of the monthly information evenings to ask further questions about the course, job prospects, what it is like to be an English language teacher...

Please contact us to reserve your seat as places are limited.