39231QLD
Vocational Graduate Diploma of TESOL and English Language Development
Program CRICOS Number:066087J
TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is rapidly growing international industry with a high demand around the world for qualified English teachers. Are you a qualified English language teacher who wants the knowledge and skills to progress within the industry and improve your English at the same time?
A Vocational Graduate Diploma is a high level post graduate qualification between a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree, with a focus on applying highly specialised teaching knowledge to develop practical techniques to use both in your own classroom and in helping to manage an English language school.
Our Vocational Graduate Diploma of TESOL and English Language Development program provides you with highly specialised skills and knowledge in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages to help you to advance within the TESOL industry overseas. It gives you the practical skills to effectively develop TESOL curricula or other workplace projects, use advanced language analysis skills in preparing English language students for language assessment and conduct action research into your own TESOL practice. It includes a teaching practice unit where you teach a class of English language students while researching the effectiveness of your teaching techniques. As a post graduate student studying at a high academic level, you will do a significant amount of independent study in your own time and the timetabled classes are organised to help you achieve this.
A Vocational Graduate Diploma is a high level post graduate qualification between a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree, with a focus on applying highly specialised teaching knowledge to develop practical techniques to use both in your own classroom and in helping to manage an English language school.
Our Vocational Graduate Diploma of TESOL and English Language Development program provides you with highly specialised skills and knowledge in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages to help you to advance within the TESOL industry overseas. It gives you the practical skills to effectively develop TESOL curricula or other workplace projects, use advanced language analysis skills in preparing English language students for language assessment and conduct action research into your own TESOL practice. It includes a teaching practice unit where you teach a class of English language students while researching the effectiveness of your teaching techniques. As a post graduate student studying at a high academic level, you will do a significant amount of independent study in your own time and the timetabled classes are organised to help you achieve this.
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Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of the program you will be able to teach English language courses across a range of sectors overseas including:
• teaching and working in senior positions within overseas TESOL institutions, such as private English language and English conversation schools
• teaching and working in senior positions within high schools and primary schools (provided you have any specific teaching qualifications or registration required in the country you want to teach in)
• teaching and working in senior positions within overseas TESOL institutions, such as private English language and English conversation schools
• teaching and working in senior positions within high schools and primary schools (provided you have any specific teaching qualifications or registration required in the country you want to teach in)
Entry Criteria
You may enrol in 39231QLD Vocational Graduate Diploma of TESOL and English Language Development if you have the following:
• Successful completion of 39230QLD Vocational Graduate Certificate in TESOL and English Language Development
or
• a Bachelor Degree (any discipline), three-year diploma or other equivalent higher education qualification.
and
• a TESOL qualification meeting NEAS guidelines for ELICOS or AMEP and at least one year’s post qualification TESOL teaching experience with a range of client groups at a range of language proficiency levels
•
and for learners from a non-English speaking background:
• IELTS 6.5 with no score under 6 / ISLPR two skills at 3+ and two skills at 3 (or equivalent) as a minimum.
Program Articulation
Successful completion of this program allows students to articulate directly into the Master of Education TESOL at Queensland University of Technology. Successful graduates of this program will have the requirement for one year’s teaching experience waived and will receive credit for two (2) of the eight (8) course units making up the Master of Education TEFL. Such graduates will need to have entered the course with a Bachelor qualification rather than through equivalency.
Successful completion of this program may assist students to gain entry into other Master’s level TESOL programs at university and/or may contribute towards study credits.
Successful completion of this program may assist students to gain entry into other Master’s level TESOL programs at university and/or may contribute towards study credits.
Program Duration
Full Time : 18 weeks (1 Semester)
A minimum of 20 hours per week face-to face
A minimum of 20 hours per week face-to face
Program Award
Vocational Graduate Diploma
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.
Standard course cost will be charged for units of study/courses credited via RPL.
For additional information relating to RPL for this program, please contact:
The RPL Co-ordinator
13 72 48
rplcoordinator@southbank.edu.au
Venue
- Southbank Campus
How to Apply
Contact Southbank International Services:
Email: sbit.international@southbank.edu.au
Mail: Locked Mail Bag 111
South Brisbane QLD 4101
Australia
Telephone: +(617) 3244 5100
Facsimile: +(617) 3244 5588
Applications Close
There are two intakes each year, February and July. Applications can be made at any time prior to the commencement of the program.
Cost
$7,500.00
(additional $350 approximately for Text Books)
For Additional Information
| Location: | International |
| Telephone: | 617 3244 5100 |
| Facsimile: | 617 3244 5588 |
| Address | |
| In Person: | SouthBank Campus International Services C Block Level 1 Ernest Street South Brisbane |
| Mail: | Southbank International Services Locked Mail Bag 111 SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101 AUSTRALIA |
| Email: | sbit.international@southbank.edu.au |
| Find us at: | www.sbi.net.au |
Course Outline
| Course Code | Course Name |
| TES901A | Undertake a TESOL workplace project |
| TES902A | Research English language assessment in TESOL |
| TES903A | Develop a personal philosophy of TESOL |
| TES904A | Research own practice in TESOL |
| TES905A | Develop own highly specialised English |
International Student Information
Southbank Institute of Technology is situated in the city of Brisbane and is Queensland’s largest Government Vocational Education provider, with over 30,000 student enrolments per year. Southbank Institute of Technology is an ideal place to study. The Institute campus is located at Southbank close to Brisbane’s Central Business District (CBD) and vibrant inner city areas.
Students at Southbank Institute of Technology have access to the Institute’s wide range of facilities and services. These include the Auditorium, Beauty and Natural Therapies Clinic, Bookshop, Cafe, Computer Laboratories, Conference and Function Facilities, Gymnasium and a Restaurant. Some of these facilities are staffed by the students from the Institute.
Teaching methods combine face-to-face delivery, self-study and project work. Students may be required to complete work experience and/or field trips to be eligible for the program award. Southbank Institute of Technology assists students in finding appropriate organisations in which to complete this component. The majority of classes are conducted in modern, air conditioned venues. Students have access to computers in our extensive library and e-Learn centre located on campus.
Students may be required to sit for both open and closed book examinations and in some cases may be required to perform skills tests and/or oral presentations. Individual or group project work may also be used to determine competency.
The International Sales and Administration Teams consists of administrative and support staff, dedicated to assisting students throughout the various stages of study. This assistance ranges from Program Information to Admission Procedures, Entry Requirements and requirements for extending studies to Diploma or Degree level. The International Student Support Officer provides assistance with accommodation, Overseas Student Health Cover, public transport information and can refer students to other support services within and outside the Institute.
Students at Southbank Institute of Technology have access to the Institute’s wide range of facilities and services. These include the Auditorium, Beauty and Natural Therapies Clinic, Bookshop, Cafe, Computer Laboratories, Conference and Function Facilities, Gymnasium and a Restaurant. Some of these facilities are staffed by the students from the Institute.
Teaching methods combine face-to-face delivery, self-study and project work. Students may be required to complete work experience and/or field trips to be eligible for the program award. Southbank Institute of Technology assists students in finding appropriate organisations in which to complete this component. The majority of classes are conducted in modern, air conditioned venues. Students have access to computers in our extensive library and e-Learn centre located on campus.
Students may be required to sit for both open and closed book examinations and in some cases may be required to perform skills tests and/or oral presentations. Individual or group project work may also be used to determine competency.
The International Sales and Administration Teams consists of administrative and support staff, dedicated to assisting students throughout the various stages of study. This assistance ranges from Program Information to Admission Procedures, Entry Requirements and requirements for extending studies to Diploma or Degree level. The International Student Support Officer provides assistance with accommodation, Overseas Student Health Cover, public transport information and can refer students to other support services within and outside the Institute.
This brochure was last updated Friday, 20 August 2010
Total course tuition fees are indicative only. Fees are subject to annual adjustment. For FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP eligible courses, the unit fees are charged according to the study period in which the unit is commenced. The unit fees outlined in this document apply to census dates between 01 July 2010 and 31 December 2010. Unit fees will not change for this period. All information was accurate at time of printing, however, Institute policies, fees and details are subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments, accreditation and registration requirements
Total course tuition fees are indicative only. Fees are subject to annual adjustment. For FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP eligible courses, the unit fees are charged according to the study period in which the unit is commenced. The unit fees outlined in this document apply to census dates between 01 July 2010 and 31 December 2010. Unit fees will not change for this period. All information was accurate at time of printing, however, Institute policies, fees and details are subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments, accreditation and registration requirements
