Online TESOL / TEFL courses accredited byglobal.headstartgroup.co/content/2019/02/OnTESOL...CertTESOL and CELTA courses. The trainers at Coventry House International and OnTESOL have

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Get your TESOL / TEFL certification online with OnTESOL. Your dream job is waiting for you!

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About OnTESOL

We offer the best training in an online format.

Our online courses were developed by Coventry House international. We licensed the same material they use in their in-class Trinity CertTESOL course.

This means that our online students get the same advanced level of training in grammar, phonology, and methodology as people who take advanced Trinity CertTESOL and CELTA courses.

The trainers at Coventry House International and OnTESOL have extensive experience teaching English abroad and in Canada. They have worked as school directors, developed curriculum for several language programs, owned successful language schools, and published books. Our vision for TESOL/TEFL training is simple: lesson planning is at the core of a successful curriculum.

When ESL teachers supplement the textbook with authentic materials and communicative activities, students are more engaged and learn English much more effectively. In the long term, your lesson planning skills will give you the ability to replace a full textbook.

Lesson Planning is at the Core of a Successful Curriculum!

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How the Online TESOL / TEFL Courses Work

The main benefit of studying TESOL / TEFL online is that you can take the time you need to grasp all the concepts in the TESOL / TEFL course. You will pass the course and get your TESOL / TEFL certificate after passing all the assignments and exams.

We don’t count the time you take to study each module and there aren’t any limits on each module (The only time limit is the course deadline). This format allows you to learn better because you can submit your assignments when you are ready.

120-hour TEFL Certificate with TEYL Specialization: The minimum time it takes to complete this course is 4 weeks. You will have up to 4 months to pass all the tests and assignments.

120-hour Advanced TESOL Certificate: The minimum time it takes to complete this course is 4 weeks. You will have up to 6 months to pass all the tests and assignments.

250-hour TESOL Diploma: The minimum time it takes to complete this course is 8 weeks. You will have up to 8 months to pass all the tests and assignments.

270-hour Master TEFL Certificate with TEYL Specialization: The minimum time it takes to complete this course is 8 weeks. You will have up to 8 months to pass all the tests and assignments.

An accredited teacher trainer will be assigned to correct your assignments, provide you with feedback, and answer your questions. Communication with the tutor is via e-mail. Feedback is a very important part of the learning progress in our TESOL / TEFL courses because the work is cumulative, so assignments have to be submitted one at a time.

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All our tutors have been approved by TESL Canada and ACTDEC UK to correct the assignments and provide feedback during the online course. OnTESOL tutors have more than 5 years of experience as teacher trainers and between 10 and 30 years of experience as ESL teachers.

Headstart teachers will be assigned one of our senior tutors, who have experience teaching the Trinity CertTESOL course offered by Coventry House International in Toronto. Some of these tutors have published books related to TESOL / TEFL methodology, such as the You Can Teach Grammar series, and they have also worked as school directors at renowned language programs in Canada and abroad.

After passing the online course, graduates will receive a TESOL / TEFL Certificate and transcript issued by Coventry House International and OnTESOL (See sample photo on pages 16-19). The certificate is signed by our Director of Studies and stamped.

All certificates and transcripts are sent by mail from our home office in Toronto to your address in Hong Kong (or internationally if you move after completing the course). Original certificate and mailing fee is included in the initial tuition payment.

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Graduates can also receive an ACTDEC certificate when they register with ACTDEC and pay a CAD 85 fee:

Graduates who complete the following programs may pursue TESL Canada accreditation if they meet all their requirements.

For more information, visit: https://ontesol.com/accreditation

External Accreditation Costs and Requirements:

120-hour TEFL with TEYL Certificate120-hour Advanced TESOL Certificate270-hour Master TEFL Certificate

250-hour TESOL Diploma

ACTDEC Level 3 ACTDEC Level 5

120-hour Advanced TESOL Certificate270-hour Master TEFL Certificate


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TESL Canada Professional Standard 2

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Advanced TESOL Courses for Professional Teaching Jobs and an International Career in English Language Teaching:

120-hour Advanced TESOL Certificate

This course consists of 120 hours of advanced TESOL training.

This course is perfect for people who want to take advanced training in an online format. This course offers the same level of training as a CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL course. It meets the requirements for international teaching jobs and offers comprehensive training in areas of grammar, phonology, classroom management, testing, and lesson planning.

Lesson Planning Skills:In this course, the student will do 4 major Communicative Approach and Integrated Skills lesson plans on grammar and vocabulary topics for speaking, listening, writing, and reading lessons.

Modules:5-hour Adult Learning and Study Skills 20-hour Grammar 20-hour Phonology 75-hour Methodology

Other Skills:Authentic Material Classroom ManagementTesting and Evaluation MethodsSupplementing/Replacing the Textbook

For a detailed course outline, visit: http://global.headstartgroup.co/ontesol-120-hour-advanced-tesol-certificate/

For a detailed course outline, visit: http://global.headstartgroup.co/ontesol-250-hour-tesol-diploma/

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Lesson Planning Skills:In this course, the student will do 7 major Communicative Approach, Integrated Skills, and Task-based Learning lesson plans on grammar and vocabulary topics for speaking, listening, writing, and reading lessons.

Modules:60-hour Grammar60-hour Phonology120-hour Methodology

Other Skills:Authentic Material Classroom ManagementTesting and Evaluation methodsSupplementing/replacing the textbookIdentifying and correcting common students’ mistakesAnswering students’ grammar questionsIdentifying and correcting students’ pronunciation problemsSupplementing/Replacing the Textbook

This course consists of 250 hours of advanced TESOL training.

This course goes more in-depth on the grammar, phonology, and methodology topics. It is more comprehensive than CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL and provides a greater understanding of the impact of lesson planning on curriculum development. Many people who completed this course have pursued international opportunities in school management, academia, and publishing.


Other Skills:Answering students’ grammar questionsIdentifying and correcting students’ pronunciation problems

For a detailed course outline, visit: http://global.headstartgroup.co/ontesol-250-hour-tesol-diploma/

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Lesson Planning Skills:In this course, the student will do a major Communicative Approach lesson plan on a grammar topic for a speaking class and a major TEYL lesson plan.

Modules:5-hour Study Skills 20-hour Grammar 20-hour Phonology 55-hour Core Methodology20-hour TEYL Methodology

This course consists of 100 hours of core TEFL training and 20 hours of TEYL methodology.

This course includes TEFL training in grammar, phonology, and methodology. This affordable TEFL program includes some of the same modules and assignments as those contained in the 120-hour Advanced TESOL Certificate course; modules and assignments such as grammar, phonology, and parts of methodology. This TEFL course also provides core training in planning English lessons using the Communicative Approach. Those who take this course also receive a 20-hour TEFL specialist on Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL). This specialist course is perfect for those who are working in a public school system anywhere in the world because it covers lesson planning methods for teaching grammar and vocabulary in the context of the Young Learner.

120-hour TEFL Certificate with TEYL Specialization

Our affordable TEFL Options for Fresh Graduates or Professionals Switching From Other Professions

For a detailed course outline, visit: http://global.headstartgroup.co/ontesol-270-hour-master-tefl-with-teyl/

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Lesson Planning Skills:In this course, the student will do 5 major lesson plans, including 4 Communicative Approach and Integrated Skills lesson plans on grammar and vocabulary topics for speaking, listening, writing, and reading lessons, and a major TEYL lesson plan.

Modules:5-hour Adult Learning and Study Skills 20-hour Grammar 20-hour Phonology 75-hour Methodology 20-hour TEYL Methodology120-hour Research and Professional Development 10-hour Teaching Online

Other Skills:Authentic MaterialClassroom ManagementTesting and Evaluation methodsTeaching Large ClassesTeaching One-to-OneResearchReflective Essay-WritingSupplementing/Replacing the Textbook

The Best of Both Worlds!

This course includes the grammar, phonology, and methodology modules in the 120-hour Advanced TESOL Certificate course, the 20-hour TEYL specialist, and a 130-TEFL package that includes training, reflective essay-writing skills, scholarly research skills, Teaching Business English, Teaching Large Classes, Teaching One-to-One, and Teaching English Online.

270-hour Master TEFL Certificate with TEYL Specialization

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Accepted for Professional TESOL / TEFL Jobs Abroad

Accepted in native-English speaking countries (Canada, USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand).

Recommended for School Directors and Curriculum Development Positions.

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Accreditation

OnTESOL courses have been evaluated and accredited by two separate, independentaccrediting bodies: The UK-based Accreditation for TESOL / TEFL Distance Education Courses (ACTDEC) and TESL Canada.

These organizations have scrutinized the courses offered by OnTESOL and given their official recognition of their veracity as teacher training programs. As a result, completion of an OnTESOL course confers upon students an additional recognized status.

In addition to receiving certification from Coventry House International-OnTESOL, graduates may apply for the appropriate accreditation from ACTDEC and TESL Canada.

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1020-hour Teaching Practicum

This teaching practice component is customized for teachers working in Hong Kong. The benefit of this module is that you can complete it at the school you currently teach. This way, you can receive feedback from a qualified teacher on how to apply the TESOL / TEFLmethodology according to your current teaching context.

During this module, you will have the opportunity to observe other teachers, to design lesson plans that are specific to your teaching context, and to write a reflection paper on the challenges and benefits of adapting the curriculum using communicative activities and authentic material.

Requirement:The 20-hour Video Practicum is available for those who complete the 120-hour Advanced TESOL Certificate, 270-hour Master TEFL Certificate, or 250-hour TESOL Diploma with OnTESOL. This Practicum is not available to those who complete the 120-hour TEFL Certificate course.

How to Complete This Practicum: This module consists of 10 hours of class observation and 10 hours of teaching practice. For the class observation part, teachers are required to obtain written permission from the parents to record the classes. OnTESOL will give you the guidelines to submit two full lesson plans, two videos, and two reflective essays. The fee for this option is CAD 350.

Note: The Practicum with young learners does not lead to TESL Canada accreditation. Those who wish to qualify for TESL Canada accreditation must complete the Practicum with adult students as mentioned on our website: https://www.ontesol.com/tesl-canada

1000+ Schools, Job Boards, and Resume Help!

From your student account, you will be able to access a list with more than 1000 school contacts in more than 20 countries! We also have job boards in the top destinations that our Graduate Services office updates on a regular basis.

Job Assistance

Get Free Job Hunting Help in 20+ Countries!

Headstart teachers who want to continue their career in another country are eligible to receivesupport from OnTESOL’s job assistance program. Our lifetime job assistance and recruitment services are completely free of charge!

Full Recruitment Services for 10,000+ Jobs! Apart from Headstart, OnTESOL works directly with language schools, recruitment agencies, and online companies in China, South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, and Turkey.

These are some of the organizations we provide recruitment services for:

How recruitment works: You can apply any time through our Job Placement tab. Our Recruitment Coordinator will process your job application and connect you with the school’s Human Resources team. Some jobs are only available for Native English Speakers due to work visa requirements.

For more information, visit https://ontesol.com/tesol-jobs

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“Prior to my departure, I compiled a portfolio of the lesson plans I had done as part of my assignments and practice classes in the TESOL course, so that I would at least have something to show for myself. I also brought along some reference letters from previous employers (professional references, not in the field of teaching), and of course, my certificates.

My portfolio turned out to be a really great idea because every Director had a look at it in every one of my interviews. Some would say ‘Wow! Those are some quite detailed lesson plans!’. For someone who doesn’t have any teaching experience, a portfolio with lesson plans can come in very handy.”

Meghan Simpson250-hour TESOL GraduateESL Teacher and Curriculum Coordinator in Indonesia

“OnTESOL gave me the accreditation that I needed to keep my teaching job in Brazil. The course helped me improve the lessons and I still enjoyed referring to the lesson plans, grammar activities, and videos to cater my lessons to different age groups and classes.”

Electra Bolotas120-hour TESOL GraduateCollege Teacher in Brazil

“I taught at 2 universities in Japan. This was my second TESOL certification and having one affiliated with Coventry House International-OnTESOL was good on my resume as it is recognized worldwide. In particular, completing the practicum was very useful to review teaching techniques and get useful feedback.”

Carol Lum-Takahashi 250-hour TESOL GraduateUniversity Professor in Japan

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“I have to say that my OnTESOL mentors gave me tons of confidence and courage. I knew I could do this. I’m a fighter. I created a bond with my TEYL tutor, who turned out to be one of the authors Cambridge University raves about. I wish I could thank her personally.”

Cindy Domingues 120-hour TESOL and 20-hour TEYL GraduateESL Teacher at Cambridge English in Portugal

“One of the biggest, most important lessons the OnTESOL course taught me was the concept of teaching grammar communicatively by teaching function. This was especially useful when using function to teach scuba divers in West Papua how to tell time and geography”.

Jasmine Togeretz120-hour TESOL GraduateESL Teacher and Curriculum Coordinator in Indonesia

“I completed OnTESOL’s 250-Hour TESOL Diploma course, and, sure enough, that boost to my credentials combined with positive references from my time with ADEC got me a much better paying position with ADVETI the following school year. I’ve since been able to certify as an IELTS examiner, largely because of my TESOL diploma, which in turn has made me a more attractive candidate to the universities and colleges. Honestly, pursuing my TESOL diploma through OnTESOL was one of the soundest investments I’ve made towards my career as an educator.”

Greg Askew250-hour TESOL GraduateADEC and IELTS Teacher in the United Arab Emirates

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

Are There Any Differences Between TESOL, TEFL, and TESL Methods?The methodology of TEFL, TESOL, and TESL is the same. Whether you want toteach English abroad or to teach in an English immersion program in NorthAmerica, the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) method prevails all overthe world. In fact, the CLT method can be used to teach any language!

There are different approaches that branch off CLT. The main ones are theCommunicative Approach and Task-based Learning, which are used in about90% of English classes around the world.

How Do I Choose the Best TESOL / TEFL / TESL Course? The best TESOL / TEFL / TESL course will provide you with the most common methodologies and lesson planning formats to develop your capacity to adapt to different teaching materials and groups of learners. Knowing how to supplement the textbook with communicative activities and authentic material (i.e: songs, movies, news stories, podcasts, and other media) is a very important skill that you must have as an ESL teacher.

Whether you are planning to teach English abroad or in an English immersion program at home, the textbook is often outdated and boring. In some countries, there isn’t even a textbook to follow because students cannot afford one. Many teachers use authentic materials without a communicative purpose and simply playing a song or a movie does not entail that students are acquiring communicative competence.

For this reason, it is recommended taking a TESOL / TEFL / TESL certification course with a strong focus on lesson planning and the Communicative Language Teaching method. Those who know how to follow CLT lesson planning formats are able to teach grammar and vocabulary lessons that integrate speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills.

In short, CLT lesson planning formats enable students to learn the rules of the English language, while at the same time, being exposed to daily life contexts where the respective language is used to communicate meaning. Rather than simply memorize English rules, students learn by practicing their communication skills thanks to the CLT method.

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What is an Advanced TESOL Course?

The minimum requirement for most jobs abroad is a 120-hour TESOL / TEFL / TESL certificate, but not every course is built the same way.

Most online courses offer introductory training. These introductory courses are generally cheap and easy to complete. They were created for young university graduates who want to take a gap-year adventure and who need a quick certificate to get the work visa, but they lack the necessary training to pursue a career in Education.

Most online courses are introductory because they assess students via quick reflection essays. Some courses cover lesson planning, but their participants will often have to complete just one final assignment to receive the certificate. Furthermore, most introductory courses lack grammar and phonology modules.

An advanced TESOL course offers comprehensive training in every area of TESOL theory and methodology: Grammar, phonology, and methodology. In particular, an advanced TESOL course assesses trainees through major lesson planning assignments that integrate grammar and vocabulary lessons with speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills.

An advanced TESOL course is generally accredited by one of the top 3 accrediting bodies in the world: TESL Canada, Trinity CertTESOL, and/or CELTA. These organizations check the course material, level of assignments, and tutor support to ensure trainees receive professional training. Courses accredited by one of the 3 major bodies are considered advanced because the course material and level of assignments are very comprehensive. Accredited courses cover grammar, phonology, and methodology topics in a standardized manner. By the end of an accredited program, students have the advanced lesson planning skills they need to adapt to any curriculum in the world. How Does OnTESOL Offer the Best Training?

After completing your TESOL / TEFL course with OnTESOL, you will be ableto create fun and effective lesson plans using authentic materials, integratedskills activities, role-playing, simulations, drama, storytelling,debating techniques, presentations, and many more CLT strategies and techniques.

Our advanced TESOL / TEFL courses also include a comprehensive grammar andphonology module that will test your knowledge and serve you as a referencethroughout your teaching career.

Refer to the transcripts attached for more information about the assignments.



How Does OnTESOL Compare with CELTA?CELTA is an entry-level 120-hour TESL / TEFL / TESOL certification course that includes a Practicum module. OnTESOL offers advanced online TESOL courses with an optional Practicum module that is offered separately. Our 120-hour Advanced TESOL Certificate is academically equivalent to CELTA. Our 250-hour TESOL Diploma is more comprehensive than CELTA.

What Does the Course Fee Cover?The fee includes reading material, videos, tutor support, TESOL certificate and transcript sent internationally, and taxes. The only extra cost is the Practicum and accreditation fees payable to TESL Canada (CAD 120) and ACTDEC (CAD 85) to process your documentation (Accreditation fees are subject to change).

How Do I Complete the Course?You can access the first module after your course is activated. The course material will guide you through each assignment and you will submit your work to your tutor via e-mail for marking. (Those who take the 120-hour courses or the 250-hour TEFL course have to submit the grammar and phonology tests via the system). Modules will be opened as you progress through the course.

The Course Activation e-mail will provide you with the name of your online tutor, who will contact you within 24 hours and will introduce himself/herself as well as the course material, expectations, assignments, final tests, the marking system and all information pertaining the course.

If you have any queries and questions on the course material, have trouble with an assignment or quiz or just want some kind of help, you can always contact your tutor by email from Monday to Friday and he/she will quickly respond to help you deal with the problem.

How is the Material Presented?For each module, you will have a main textbook, which you can download from your student account. You can read the material online or print it. You will also have access to video tutorials and recorded ESL classes that you have to watch to complete some assignments, and there are links to valuable external resources, videos, and audio. Your tutor is available to answer your questions and engage in an academic conversation with regards to the topics in the course material.

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How Will I Be Assessed? Your work will be assessed throughout the course. There are assignments you will complete and submit to your tutor for marking and feedback. Depending on the course you have enrolled in, assignments include writing reflective essays, writing essays showing understanding of specific methodology topics, demonstrating what techniques you would use to teach a particular topic or skill, writing lesson plans, and final grammar and phonology exams. All of these assignments are to be sent to your tutor by email or through the OnTESOL website. There are also tasks, which need to be submitted to your tutor to receive feedback, but will not be marked. Refer to the transcripts attached for more information about the assignments.

How Will OnTESOL Send the Certificate?You can request a scanned e-copy to be sent via e-mail and a print copy to sent by mail. We mail certificates internationally. The process is as follows: When you finish the course, the OnTESOL office will contact you about your Practicum. If you do not do the Practicum, you can request to receive the TESOL / TEFL certificate right away. If you do the Practicum, you can request a scanned e-copy and we will mail the updated version to Hong Kong (Or internationally) after the Practicum.

Does the TESOL / TEFL Certificate Expire?No, the TESOL / TEFL certificate issued by Coventry House International-OnTESOL does not expire.

Is there a Deadline to Complete TESL Canada Accreditation Requirements? No, there isn’t a deadline to meet TESL Canada’s requirements such as Practicum or proficiency score and request their certificate.

Will I Receive a Reference Letter?Those who pass the course with an average of 80% may request a reference letter signed by the Director of Studies to accompany the TESOL / TEFL certificate and transcript.

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Does Job Support Expire? You can use our job assistance services for life. The only restrictions are age and certain nationality requirements set by immigration laws.

Can I Contact OnTESOL For Further Support After The Course? It’s the job of your employer to provide you with managerial support, but inmany parts of the world OnTESOL graduates are the ones with the mostknowledge and experience when it comes to the theory and methodology of TESOL / TEFL. This means that you may need extra guidance from an experienced Director of Studies.

For this reason, Headstart teachers who take a TESOL / TEFL course with OnTESOL can receive extra support in exchange for research articles. You will get free support as well as publishing credits if we use your material in our courses, books, blogs, or other form of media.

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Online TESOL / TEFL courses accredited byglobal.headstartgroup.co/content/2019/02/OnTESOL...CertTESOL and CELTA courses. The trainers at Coventry House International and OnTESOL have