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Are you interesting in teaching English in various settings in Canada or globally? In the Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Ontario Graduate Certificate program, you will learn theory of language acquisition and the foundations for teaching the English language through engaging applied in-class experiences. In addition to classes, you will complete 50 hours of field placement where you will observe and teach an ESL class under the guidance of a certified English language instructor. Upon completion of Part 1 of our program, you can choose to apply for the TESL Canada (Standard I) certificate. As a graduate from part 1 and part 2 of the program, you are able to apply for the TESL Canada (Standard II) and TESL Ontario certification. To support you in completing this program, courses are offered in full-time and part-time delivery options.
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Tuition & fees
Tuition and fee details for the 2023-2024 year are listed below. Books and supplies may be additional. Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2024 and later will be available Spring 2024.
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Canadian fee details
| Description | Fall 2023 | Winter 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $1980.00 | $1980.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Capital Development Fee - Waterloo | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $300.00 | - |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $30.00 | - |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Student Services | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee | $42.00 | - |
| CSI - Student Frosh Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - |
| CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional) | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional) | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $2867.50 | $2425.50 |
| Year Total | $5293.00 |
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International fee details
| Description | Fall 2023 | Winter 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Grad. Cert. Program Tuition | $7691.50 | $7691.50 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Capital Development Fee - Waterloo | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $300.00 | - |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| CSI International Health Fee | $530.00 | - |
| CSI Legal Protection | $30.00 | - |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ISR | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Student Services | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee | $42.00 | - |
| CSI - Student Frosh Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - |
| CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional) | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional) | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $9484.00 | $8512.00 |
| Year Total | $17996.00 |
Returning student tuition & fees
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Program device & software requirements
This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.
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