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. 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.



Entry Requirements


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.

Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the program you will be able to teach English language courses across a range of sectors overseas including:
• private English language and English conversation schools for adults
• high schools and primary schools (provided you have any specific teaching qualifications or registration required in the country you want to teach in)
• private lessons and small group lessons
• teaching and working in senior positions within overseas TESOL institutions.

(NB: other qualifications may be necessary in certain countries in certain TESOL contexts).

Program Duration

Full Time : 18 Teaching Weeks over two terms

Semester 1: A minimum of 20 hours per week face-to face

One two-week holiday break between terms

Program Articulation

Successful completion of this program allows students to articulate directly into the Master of Education TEFL 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.

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 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.

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 per year: February and July.

Cost


 $6,000.00


(additional $250 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

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’s three campuses are located at Southbank, Kangaroo Point and Morningside, 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 staffed by 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 centres located on each 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 Business Team 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, Visa Regulations 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 Tuesday, 19 May 2009
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
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