Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) (BEd)
Bachelor of Education (BEd)
Why study Teaching English as a Second Language?
Share the gift of language and open for people of all ages and help them fulfill their potential. When you study Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), your teaching will give your students the language skills needed to compete in the global marketplace.
With a curriculum that straddles theory and practice, you will have the opportunity to observe experienced teachers and instruct students as a student teacher. You will also:
- Study the major features of English language sounds
- Compare the grammatical structures of other languages to English and learn to identify typical mistakes made by multilingual speakers
- Learn teaching techniques aimed at children, adolescents and adults
Students graduate ready to take their place in classrooms in Quebec, across Canada and overseas, and are eligible for certification from the Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur.
Program Details
A Bachelor of Education degree with a specialization in TESL takes a minimum of four years (120 credits) of full-time study, depending on your academic background.
Options:
- Specialization in Teaching English as a Second Language (120 credits)
- Minor in Teaching English as a Second Language (24 credits)
- Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (30 credits)
The certificate is offered to expert speakers of English who have completed undergraduate degree.
Minimum cut-off averages and course requirements
Quebec Cegep: 25
Additional information for Cegep applicants
High School: B
ACT or SAT is NOT required
Canadian curricula course requirements
Accepted international qualifications
International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 29
Baccalauréat français: 13
British system of education (GCE):
A-levels: At least two A-level exams CD or
AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results or
BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results
Additional information for British System of Education (GCE) applicants
University Transfers (internal/external): B
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We reserve the right to close admission to a program at any time after the official deadline without prior notice.
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.
Sample courses
- Introduction to ESL Pedagogy
- Computers in Language Learning
- Assessment Second Language Teaching
- Second Language Acquisition
Step 1
Apply for Admissions online. You can also submit your application by logging in to the Student Hub and going to My CU Account.
For external applicants
- Fill out the Undergraduate Application. There is a $100 CAD fee. Then continue with the steps below.
Internal applicants
- Read and follow the instructions for a degree transfer. There is an application fee. Then continue with the steps below.
Step 2
Fill out the Additional Information form / Renseignements Complémentaires and upload this document online using the document type ‘Teaching English as a Second Language Application’. You can also upload your documents by logging in to the Student Hub and going to My CU Account.
Step 3
Obtain 3 referees
- Download Academic Reference form (English) / Téléchargez formulaire de référence académique (Français)
- References should be two academic and one work or volunteer related
- Referees must email the forms to: application.support@concordia.ca
*Please ensure you allow sufficient time for your referees to send their letter of recommendation and reference form.
Student ID #
- The Concordia Student ID is ONLY generated when an admission application is “submitted and finalized”. You will find it on the confirmation email the University sends you acknowledging your application submission.
- If you haven't submitted or finalized the application, please use your application number.
Interview
- Selected applicants will be invited via email to an interview. The day and time will be provided. Interviews are conducted by faculty members and will last approximately 35 minutes.
Graduates are eligible for the teaching diploma (brevet) from the Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur. They will graduate prepared to take on challenging positions as teachers, researchers and administrators in the public and private sector.
The Department has several specialized facilities that support student engagement in the practical application of their studies. The TESL Resource Centre supports the development of skills required for the program in the Teaching of English as a Second Language.
Computers are integrated into all aspects of student life at the graduate and undergraduate levels and every seminar room is designed to support computer use by faculty members and students alike.
Students also benefit from the resources and support of the TESL Student Association.