Your passport to a global career
Ever wanted to explore a career without borders?
With no previous teaching qualification or experience required, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Foreign Language Teaching (FLT) will give you the chance to join a global network of teachers and seize opportunities both nationally and internationally.
You will develop knowledge and skills in language teaching methods, linguistics, English grammar and language acquisition, while building an understanding of the global, cultural and social aspects of language teaching. With a nationally and internationally recognised qualification you could make a difference to students all around the globe teaching languages.
Why study TESOL/FLT
Teach from anywhere in the world
Internationally recognised qualification you can use anywhere in the world.
100% online
Online study can be completed at your pace and around your work.
Build your qualification
After completing the first step, upgrade your qualification to a graduate diploma or a master qualification.
University backed qualification
Your qualification will be backed by one of Australia’s Top 10 Universities.
2021, Times Higher Ed
Choose your commitment
Choose the study commitment that suits you, or build your skills step-by-step.
Graduate Certificate in TESOL and Foreign Language Teaching
- 4 months fulltime (1 semester)
- 1 year part-time (2 semesters)
Graduate Diploma in TESOL and Foreign Language Teaching
- 1 year fulltime
- 2 years part-time
Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- 2 years fulltime
- 4 years part-time
Who is this course for
- Experienced teachers looking to expand their skillset.
- Professionals looking for an exciting career change.
- Those with a passion for teaching English and foreign languages overseas, and in Australia.
- Professionals reaching retirement age looking to explore new opportunities.
- Humanitarians looking to increase their skillset.
- Those with no professional teaching experience wanting to explore their passions (no formal teaching qualifications are required).
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What our students are saying
The Graduate Certificate in TESOL challenged my ideas about language and built upon my prior knowledge as an English teacher. The flexibility of the 100% online delivery made the course much easier to fit in with my other responsibilities.
Denise Menshic | Graduate Certificate in TESOL
The Master of TESOL enabled me to experience the Australian language teaching classroom environment and teaching methods closely. I feel more confident in my role as a bilingual teacher and I am ready for new professional challenges.
Yinyuan LI | Master of TESOL
I’ve been able to deepen my knowledge and gain the practical skills to feel confident in the language classroom. Through valuable opportunities to develop both theory and practice, I have gained the skills and confidence to stand up in my future language classroom and inspire others.
Kira Dowling | Master of TESOL
The Graduate Certificate of TESOL and Foreign Language Teaching has given me the confidence I was looking for, not only to teach and support learners, but also to evaluate materials and ideas. I’ve loved learning alongside people with different backgrounds and perspectives.
Michele Walton | Graduate Certificate in TESOL
Learning to suit you
Our TESOL/FLT courses are 100% online, meaning you can work at your own pace whilst still having the opportunity to network, interact and learn from your teachers and peers. Our program has been designed to be student-centred meaning you will get the best possible learning experience.
- Support from TESOL/FLT academics as you need it
- Interactive videos
- Contemporary online learning
- Class discussion and interaction with your peers
Career prospects
Graduates can work in such roles as the following.
- Teacher of English as a second language in Australia
- Teacher of a language other than English
- Adult educator
- Workplace-based TESOL instructor
- Community educator
- Language specialist
- Interpreter
- Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) specialist
- Community or refugee support officer
- Flexible learning developer
- Language coach/tutor
- Foreign aid worker
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