Program Type
Certification
Level
Level 5
Total Credits
20
Duration
10–14 weeks (flexible, part-time study available)
Format
Blended or fully online, with integrated teaching practice (live or recorded)
Language
English
Program Overview
The Level 5 Certificate in TESOL is a practical, career-focused qualification designed to prepare you for real-world English language teaching. Over four integrated modules, you will explore the core principles of TEFL, deepen your understanding of English grammar and phonology, develop lesson planning and teaching skills, and master classroom management techniques. The course includes 6 hours of observed teaching practice, allowing you to apply your learning in authentic teaching scenarios with constructive feedback from experienced trainers. Whether you aim to teach abroad, online, or in your home country, this certificate equips you with the confidence, competence, and certification to step into the classroom and make an impact.
Key Features
Foundational & Practical
Balanced blend of essential TEFL theory and real classroom application.
Integrated Teaching Practice
Includes 6 hours of observed teaching with personalized feedback.
Language Awareness Focus
Strengthens your grammar and phonology knowledge for confident teaching.
Skill-Based Lesson Planning
Learn to plan and deliver lessons for reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Classroom Management Ready
Master rapport, instructions, grouping, correction, and resource use.
Guided Core Reading
Supported by key texts like Scrivener’s Learning Teaching and Parrott’s Grammar for English Language Teachers.
Globally Recognized
A Level 5 certificate valued by language schools and employers worldwide.
Program Details
Program Aims & Learning Outcomes
Program Aims
To introduce the fundamental principles and methods of teaching English as a foreign language.
To develop strong language awareness in grammar and phonology for accurate and effective teaching.
To build practical teaching skills across all four language skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking).
To equip trainees with effective classroom management techniques and resource use.
To develop strong language awareness in grammar and phonology for accurate and effective teaching.
To build practical teaching skills across all four language skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking).
To equip trainees with effective classroom management techniques and resource use.
Learning Outcomes
Apply key TEFL methodologies such as Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) in lesson planning.
Analyse and explain English grammar and phonological features to learners.
Design and deliver skill-based lessons for diverse language learning contexts.
Manage a language classroom confidently using established techniques for instruction, grouping, and feedback.
Analyse and explain English grammar and phonological features to learners.
Design and deliver skill-based lessons for diverse language learning contexts.
Manage a language classroom confidently using established techniques for instruction, grouping, and feedback.
Program Structure & Units
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credits | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| CERT-TESOL-501 | Principles of TEFL | 5 | 5 |
| CERT-TESOL-502 | Language Awareness | 5 | 5 |
| CERT-TESOL-503 | Teaching Skills & Practice | 5 | 5 |
| CERT-TESOL-504 | Classroom Management | 5 | 5 |
| Total Credits | 20 | ||
Who Is This Program For?
Aspiring English teachers with no prior teaching experience
Career changers looking to enter the field of English language teaching
Language assistants or tutors seeking formal certification
Volunteers or gap-year students preparing to teach abroad
Those who need a recognized TESOL certificate for employment overseas
Career changers looking to enter the field of English language teaching
Language assistants or tutors seeking formal certification
Volunteers or gap-year students preparing to teach abroad
Those who need a recognized TESOL certificate for employment overseas
Career Opportunities
EFL/ESL Teacher in language institutes abroad
English Teacher in private schools or community programs
Online English Tutor
Teaching Assistant in international schools
Further study pathway to Level 6 Diploma in TESOL or CELTA
English Teacher in private schools or community programs
Online English Tutor
Teaching Assistant in international schools
Further study pathway to Level 6 Diploma in TESOL or CELTA
How You Will Be Assessed
40%
Practical Assessments & Portfolios
35%
Coursework & Reports
25%
Examinations