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Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at York University

York University, Canada

Programme overview

The TESOL Certificate prepares students to teach English to adults in Canada and internationally and is accredited by TESL Ontario. It emphasises teaching knowledge and practical classroom skills for varied teaching contexts. It can be completed part-time or full-time, alongside an undergraduate degree or as a full-time post-degree credential.

Faculty: Liberal Arts & Professional Studies  |  Intake: Fall, Winter, Summer  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Includes a guided teaching practicum (in person and online) and opportunities to teach and learn in Japan and Mexico with international partners. The certificate is professional-type, with concurrent or consecutive entry.

Career pathways

English teacher for adults in Canada; English language teacher abroad.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry is concurrent (alongside a York degree) or consecutive (after a degree). English proficiency for the TESOL Certificate is higher than the university standard: IELTS Academic 7.0 with no section below 7.0, or TOEFL iBT 102 (tests before January 2026).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall, Winter, Summer

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