Graduate Certificate in Education (Teaching English as a Foreign Language - TEFL)

Overview

• Ideal for students who want formal qualification for English teaching in countries where English is not the dominant language.
• Develop knowledge and skills that are specifically focussed on teaching English as a foreign language.
• Commonwealth Supported Places available for Australian citizens and permanent visa holders, and New Zealand citizens (subject to change).
   

QUT course code	ED61
Attendance	Part-time or Full-time
Course duration	4 months full-time 1 year part-time
Start month	2013 February, July
Delivery	On campus Kelvin Grove External Online
Faculty	Faculty of Education
Course contact	Student Business Services (SBS) Admissions: Email: askqut@qut.edu.au Telephone: +61 7 3138 2000
CRICOS code	014019G
Careers	TEFL teacher

Details

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is a coursework award designed to meet the needs of students seeking a course that is specifically focused on teaching English as a foreign language. If you are seeking a formal qualification for English teaching in countries where English is not the dominant language, this course is ideal for you.

The course will extend your understanding of the theories and principles of second language acquisition/learning that inform your classroom practice as second language educators and build on your knowledge of effective pedagogy for teaching English as a foreign language in different cultural contexts. A range of optional units will provide practical teaching skills and strategies, provide opportunities to build theoretical knowledge and formulate a position in an area of applied linguistics that is relevant to your professional context, and explore the creative teaching potential of technologies and interactive multimedia tools.

Career outcomes

This course will prepare you to teach English as a foreign language.

Units

In the TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) study area you are required to complete three (3) TEFL core units:

• CLN608 Second Language Acquisition;
• CLN621 Principles of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Methodology; and
• CLN622 Professional Practice in the EFL Context;

plus one (1) TESOL/TEFL option unit (a total of 48 credit points).

CLN621 and CLN622 are offered in INTERNAL mode only, at Kelvin Grove Campus.

Please find important information about the study area; TESOL/TEFL option units; and unit availabilities in the 'All course structures' link below.

Entry requirements

An appropriate four (4) year Bachelor degree or equivalent at a standard acceptable to the Executive Dean or a three (3) year Bachelor degree or equivalent at a standard acceptable to the Executive Dean PLUS at least one year of appropriate professional or industrial experience.

Students with at least one year of professional teaching experience should apply for the TESOL study area instead.

TEFL is only offered internally at Kelvin Grove Campus. For full-time students, the TEFL study area can only be taken in semester one.

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees

You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.

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Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments