- Apply online and complete the application criteria.
- Complete your pre-course interview.
- Complete your Trinity CertTESOL and live teaching practice.
- Start your career as an English language teacher.
TRINITY CertTESOL
(In-Person Classes)
Develop the academic theory, knowledge, and practical skills required to succeed in your career as an English language teacher, with face-to-face learning at our London Greenwich school and employment opportunities upon course completion.
Our Trinity CertTESOL hybrid course will enable you to become the best teacher you can be and help empower students on their English language learning journeys.
Why Take The Trinity CertTESOL With Us
If you’re ready to begin your career in teaching, then the Trinity CertTESOL qualification is the right course for you! During the program, you will be introduced to the techniques and strategies required for effectively teaching English to speakers of other languages.
Small classes with personalised support from our experts
In-person lessons at our London Greenwich school
Employment opportunities upon completion of the course
Gain valuable knowledge & practical skills for success
Trinity CertTESOL
The Trinity Certificate in TESOL is the first step in the Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages. It is accredited at Level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework and is respected and recognised by language schools and higher education institutions around the world.
Trinity CertTESOL
The Trinity Certificate in TESOL is the first step in the Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages. It is accredited at Level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework and is respected and recognised by language schools and higher education institutions around the world.
Course Overview
Our Learn how to effectively teach English language learners through our robust Trinity CertTESOL course.
Programme structure
Live Input Sessions
120 hours of input sessions which examine theoretical and practical aspects of EFL teaching.
Observed Teaching Practice
6 hours of supervised classroom teaching.
Unknown Language Journal
Spend 4 hours learning an unknown language and reflecting on this experience.
Learner Profile & Written Assessments
Complete written assignments related to various aspects of the course content and reflect on your learning.
Externally Moderated by Trinity College London
Successfully pass an internal language awareness test in the final week and speak with a Trinity Moderator about various aspects of the course on the last day.
Trinity CertTESOL Learning Outcomes
Become aware of learning needs and learner motivation.
Create and maintain learner interest.
Prepare lesson plans with achievable aims.
Stimulate and maintain active participation in a class.
Evaluate and adapt published material, and create useful teaching materials.
Gain a broad understanding of the main advantages and disadvantages of various language teaching approaches.
Evaluate your own effectiveness as a teacher.
Become aware of post-course development and the structure of the profession.
Develop knowledge of phonological, lexical, and syntactic features of contemporary English.
Trinity CertTESOL Face-to-Face Course Details
COURSE DATES
SAMPLE TIMETABLE
How to Apply
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English Language Requirements
The skills to fluently and accurately communicate in spoken and written English. If English isn’t your first language, we require an IELTS score of 7.0 (or equivalent) in each of the four skills. If English is your first language, you need to have a GCSE in English (Grade C minimum) or equivalent.
Academic Requirements
A copy of your most significant academic certificate as proof of qualifications are rigorously checked.
You also need to be able to cope with the academic requirements of the course. This may mean having a university degree, or the academic qualifications that would enable you to be accepted to a degree course. -
To successfully apply and participate, you must be at least 18 years old and meet the entry criteria.
It is not essential to:
Have English as your first language.
Understand a foreign language.
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The Trinity CertTESOL course costs £1,195. Early bird offers may be available.
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Choose to learn face-to-face at our London Greenwich school or study entirely online. It’s up to you!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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A: Yes, upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate issued by Trinity College London.
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A: Proof of your academic achievements as stipulated by Trinity College London
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The capability to cope with the academic requirements of the course. This may mean having a university degree, or the academic qualifications that would have enabled you to get accepted onto a degree course.
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The skills to communicate in spoken and written English fluently and accurately. If English is not your native language, we require an IELTS score of 7.0 (or equivalent) in each of the four skills. If English is your native language, you need to have a GCSE in English (grade C minimum) or equivalent.
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A: You must be at least 18 years or older to apply for our TESOL courses.
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A: Our TESOL courses are accredited by Trinity College London. Trinity College London is an independent awarding body and examinations board and has been providing assessments and qualifications around the world since 1877. As part of Oxford International, we work with them to ensure that receive high-quality and accredited teacher training. Trinity College also moderates all our courses to ensure academic quality.
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A: Once you complete the course, you have the opportunity to practice as a teacher trainer with Oxford International (conditions apply).
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A: No additional charges apply unless the student fails and requires a retake.
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A: CertTESOL include input on phonology, this covers theory (you will about stress, intonation, features of connected speeches, etc) as well as how to practically incorporate these in your teaching.
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A: This course is for all proficient users of English who are interested in teaching English as a second language.
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A: This course qualifies you to teach in language institutions anywhere in the world.