Program Description
The Graduate Certificate (Gr. Cert.) in Teaching English as a Second Language offered by the Department of Integrated Studies in Education in the Faculty of Education is a course-based program that emphasizes rigorous and career-focused learning opportunities. Our comprehensive and innovative program offers a specialized and practical curriculum designed to equip students with advanced skills in language education.
Unique Program Features
- The part-time program is designed as professional development for in-service teachers and candidates with a background in education, language studies, linguistics, or a related field;
- The five courses that comprise the certificate provide a solid background and offer in-depth study in the field of second-language education from a range of perspectives and with a focus on research and applications to teaching;
- The first three courses are offered online whereas the final two courses are offered in-person and on-site at 海外直播b站 during an intensive Summer institute. The program can be completed within one year;
- The program is designed to be available to students worldwide;
- Please note that this certificate does not lead to teacher certification.
University-Level Admission Requirements
- An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
- English-language proficiency
Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.
Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.
Program Website
Department Contact
Graduate Program gctesl.education [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Grad%20Cert%20in%20TESL) (email)
Available Intakes
Fall
Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | September 15 | January 15 | June 1 |
| WINTER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SUMMER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.