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Earn a TEFL certification from OISE at the University of Toronto, the #1 faculty of education in Canada and #7 in the world.
The OISE TEFL course is brought to you by two global leaders in education – the University of Toronto Faculty of Education (OISE) and Teach Away. Along with your bachelor’s degree, earning a TEFL certification will open the doors to endless opportunities for teaching abroad.
OISE TEFL options:
100-Hour TEFL Course (contains six core units)
120-Hour TEFL Course (contains six core units, plus two specialization units)
150-Hour TEFL Course (contains eight core units, two specialization units, and one additional unit on teaching abroad)
Specializations:
- Teaching Arabic Speakers
- Teaching Korean Speakers
- Teaching Mandarin Speakers
- Online Teaching and Learning
- Learner-Centred Classrooms
- Teaching Business English
- Teaching Abroad
- Teaching English to Young Learners
- Teaching Test Preparation Courses
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Program Highlights
- Receive TEFL training designed by the faculty of education ranked as #7 in the world
- Earn an internationally-recognized TEFL certification that lasts for a lifetime
- 100% online and self-paced course, accessible from a connected device at any time, anywhere
- Specialization units to stand out from the competition (120- and 150-hour courses)
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A 100-hour TEFL certification is generally the minimum standard requirement for most ESL jobs online.
Compulsory Units:
Unit 1: An Introduction to English Language Teaching
(20 hours)
Unit 2: Teaching Language Skills
(20 hours)
Unit 3: Structuring and Delivering Lessons
(20 hours)
Unit 4: Managing your Teaching Environment
(20 hours)
Unit 5: Resources and Materials
(10 hours)
Unit 6: Digital Technology in the Classroom
(10 hours)
The 120-hour TEFL course contains six core units, plus two additional units of specialization.
You will get to choose two from the specialization units below (10 hours each):
- Teaching English to Korean Speakers
- Teaching English to Arabic Speakers
- Teaching English to Mandarin Speakers (Chinese)
- Teaching English to Young Learners
- Teaching Test Preparation Courses
- Teaching Business English
- Online Teaching and Learning
- Learner-Centered Lessons
- Teaching Abroad
The 150-hour TEFL course offers the most in-depth TEFL training, containing eight core units, two elective specialization units and one additional unit on teaching abroad.
You will get to choose two from the specialization units below (10 hours each):
- Teaching English to Korean Speakers
- Teaching English to Arabic Speakers
- Teaching English to Mandarin Speakers
- Teaching English to Young Learners
- Teaching Test Preparation Courses
- Teaching Business English
Response from Teach Away
Hi Stacey,
Firstly, we appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback on the course and we are glad that you valued the 100% online and self-paced format of the OISE TEFL course.
The expert education faculty at the university opted for pre-recorded videos, interactive slides, and downloadable PDFs to ensure the lessons are engaging while allowing for an asynchronous course. The course is also designed in such a way that students can self-assess through quizzes and short answer questions. Students are graded by way of unit tests and written reflection journals. The journals are graded by our Teaching Assistants twice on weekdays and once on weekends.
We're sorry to hear about your technical issues. I know I was able to help you in late March with your journal submission issue and would have been happy to help further had I been aware of your trouble! We are always available for our students when asked.
I hope you also found value in taking a course from a recognized institution. It's important to note that TEFL courses are not accredited, and there is no regulatory body governing the standards of TEFL courses. This accounts for the variety of TEFL courses available at drastically different costs.
When researching different courses the most important consideration you will make is choosing your TEFL course provider. In the case of this TEFL course, teachers are paying for and completing a TEFL course designed by an internationally recognized top-20 university. You will find that most reputable TEFL courses to hover around the $1,000 mark.
We are still here to support you in your teach abroad adventure and please let us know if you would like to chat about your job hunt.
Best,
Elspeth