Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Intercultural Competence TES2
This program includes field placements, and is offered at the London Oxford St. Campus.
Workload Level
- 5 courses in the first semester
- 2 hours of study/assignments required for each hour in class
- 17.5 hours of class (35-40 hour/week commitment)
Holland Code: S (Social)
What academic skills do I need to be successful in the program?
This list does not replace the admission requirements you must have for admission to the program. Please see website for details.
Arts & Literacy: proficient reader, writer, speaker in English.
Technology: proficient user of educational technology.
What personal qualities should someone interested in this career have?
- Enjoy working with people from other cultures and languages
- Helpful and patient with language learners
- Comfortable making public presentations
- Interested in language and language acquisition
Useful background experience for this program would be:
Travel or living/working in another culture. Post-secondary study in English language/literature and/or linguistics, education, psychology, sociology, cultural anthropology. Teaching or coaching experience.
What kind of work could I do when I graduate?
Graduates of this program may go on to become a teacher of English to speakers of other languages, or work with newcomers to Canada.
Places you may find yourself employed include
Language programs in Canada or abroad, settlement agencies, community-based newcomer programs.
Typical working conditions for this kind of work:
- P/T or FT contract employment, usually in a classroom setting
- Self-employment as a tutor or language coach
Tasks a graduate may do in the workplace:
- Classroom teaching
- Designing teaching materials
- Developing curriculum
- Teaching on-line
- Assisting newcomers in settlement process
Helpful links for further research into this Fanshawe College program and career opportunity
- TESL Ontario (www.teslontario.org)
- Fanshawe’s library has prepared a subject guide for current students in this program. You may find the links and information provided very useful in learning more about this career.
Opportunities for further development or education
- Graduates may be qualified to apply for other Fanshawe College graduate certificates.
- Graduates have opportunities to apply for certification with TESL Ontario
NOC Codes
The National Occupation Classification (NOC) system is used by the Canadian government to provide detailed information on careers. Visit the National Occupation Classification website and use the NOC codes below to learn more about careers associated with this Fanshawe College program. Please note: These codes are listed here for information purposes only. Fanshawe College does not guarantee graduates careers in these fields.
- NOC Code 4021 College and other vocational instructors
The Canada Job Bank is an excellent resource for labour market information including wages, jobs available and career planning advice.
Career Outlook
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Last Modified: June 1, 2022