TEFL Certificate Specializations
The OISE TEFL 120 and 150-hour courses allow teachers to earn a TEFL certification tailored to their interests and future career goals by selecting two areas of specialization.
Teachers will learn to overcome specific L1 interference (first language interference) when teaching Arabic speakers. Learn more about specializing in Teaching English to Arabic Speakers.
Teachers will learn to overcome specific L1 interference (first language interference) when teaching Korean speakers. Learn more about specializing in Teaching English to Korean Speakers.
Teachers will learn to overcome specific L1 interference (first language interference) when teaching Mandarin Chinese speakers. Learn more about specializing in Teaching English to Mandarin Speakers.
TEFL teachers can specialize in working with children by learning methods of integrating ESL pedagogy into classrooms for young learners. Learn more about specializing in Teaching English to Young Learners.
Teachers will learn to prepare students for the English language exams commonly required by schools, business, and governments. Learn more about specializing in Teaching Test Preparation Courses.
Teachers will practice designing and implementing Business English lessons appropriate for all cultures. Learn more about specializing in Teaching Business English.
ESL instructors will learn about online teaching strategies in order to overcome the challenges of an online setting. Learn more about specializing in Online Teaching and Learning.
Teachers will learn to give their students control over content and language output, developing them into more independent learners. Learn more about specializing in Learner-Centered Lessons.
TEFL teachers will learn to research destinations and organizations overseas, and will address common difficulties and challenges in international work environments. Learn more about specializing in Teaching Abroad.
TEFL Course Options
The 100-hour OISE TEFL certificate contains six core course units developed by language experts at OISE at the University of Toronto. It does not include the option for specialization.
The 120-hour OISE TEFL certificate contains the six core course units, plus two additional units of specialization chosen by the teacher.
The 150-hour OISE TEFL certificate contains eight core course units, two units of specialization chosen by the teacher, and one additional unit on teaching abroad.