ESL - OnTESOL Practicum

Become a certified English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor with OnTESOL and NAIT.

  • Receive hands-on training and the foundational skills to become a successful English language teacher,
  • Speak to real students and learn from experienced instructors,
  • Get experience within a classroom, at events and at student clubs,
  • NAIT graduates will be eligible to work anywhere in Canada or around the world.

Practicum Overview

With the NAIT practicum you can:

  • Work with real students from diverse backgrounds to help achieve their academic or personal goals,  
  • Teach English language skills, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing, to non-native speakers, 
  • Put theoretical knowledge to the test by facilitating class discussions, demonstrations and working one-on-one with students, 
  • Work alongside experienced, professional and friendly instructors, 
  • Complete your practicum at an internationally recognized institution. 

These practicums are only available to OnTESOL students. If you wish to partake in this practicum, please sign up for OnTesol’s courses prior to registering for NAIT’s practicum.

If you've completed your course elsewhere, please contact us and we will be happy to accommodate you.

Choose from two certificate options

TESL Certificate Practicum – 20 hours 

In the TESL Practicum, students are required to complete two courses: the Observation Component and the Teaching Component. The Observation Component involves 10 hours of guided observation of Adult General ESL and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) classes. Students compile detailed reports for each session, reflecting on their growth as educators. Observation locations can be tailored to students' preferences and conducted online or on-campus, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. Completion of a 120-hour TESL course is a prerequisite. The Teaching Component involves 10 hours of planning and delivering instructional lessons in ESL. Dedicated supervising instructors provide constructive feedback and recommendations for further development. Completion of the observation component is a prerequisite for the Teaching component. 

Tuition & Fees

$600

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TESL Diploma Practicum – 50 hours 

The 50-hour TESL Practicum program involves two components. The first-- the Observation Component-- spans 30 hours and provides practicum students with the opportunity to experience Adult General ESL and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) classes while refining their teaching skills through guided observation. Trainees observe experienced instructors, compile detailed reports for reflective growth as educators, and submit them to the practicum supervisor. Observation locations can be tailored to students' preferences and conducted online or on-campus, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. Completion of a 250-hour TESL course is a prerequisite for this section. The second component, the Teaching Component, consists of 20-hours in which students plan and deliver lessons in ESL and EAP classes. Dedicated supervising instructors provide constructive feedback and recommendations to enhance participants' competence in ESL instruction. Completion of the observation component is a prerequisite for the Teaching component. 

Tuition & Fees

$1000

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