Teacher Certification Graduate Diploma: Teaching English as a Second Language

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree. Applicants must have completed a highstanding bachelor's/baccalaureate in a related field (or equivalent). High standing is defined as honours, specialization or a GPA equivalent to a B average. Note that applicants who do not hold a bachelor's degree in a related field must hold a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and demonstrate their command of the English language as part of the training program admission exam- see "Proficiency in English" below.
• Teaching Experience. Applicants are expected to have a minimum of five years of full-time teaching experience or equivalent. Applicants will be prioritized according to both their total number of hours accumulated and length of the contracts.
• Recommendation letter from a school Principal, School Board, or Centre des Services Scolaires in Quebec.
• Letter of Tolerance issued from a School Board or Centre des Services Scolaires in Quebec.
• A teaching contract valid during the duration of the program.
• Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.