Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) in Abbotsford Canada | University of the Fraser Valley

University of the Fraser Valley | Abbotsford Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 17,184
(c. USD12,333.75)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months

The TESL certification program equips students with the skills needed to teach English to non-native speakers. Graduates who complete the program meet the requirements for TESL Canada's Professional Certification Standard Two, recognized by Canada's national TESL association.

This certification program can be pursued either after obtaining a bachelor's degree or alongside degree studies. Those intending to complete both simultaneously should seek guidance from an Advisor to properly select and sequence their courses.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Students currently in a UFV credit program do not have to apply for admission to the TESL certificate to complete TESL courses. However, to graduate from the TESL certificate and be awarded the credential, students will need to be admitted to the program through an Academic Advisor.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) IBT score of 88 with no section below 20, or paper-based score of 570 with a TWE (essay) score of 4.5 or higher.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic format score of at least 6.5., with no band score less than 6.0.
MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) score of at least 85.
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) score of at least 70.

Tuition CAD 17,184

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