The nationally accredited Certificate IV in TESOL course prepares you with the practical skills and knowledge to teach English to speakers of other languages. The course is delivered and assessed by expert English teachers employed at Explore English, MCIE’s award-winning English language school. The Certificate IV in TESOL is a highly transferable course opening doors to a wide range of jobs both in the domestic and international English teaching markets.
Certificate IV in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
- National Code: 10695NAT
- Units: 10 units (9 core & 1 elective)
- Location: Level 5, 250 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
- Delivery Method: The program includes self-paced learning, lectures and class practicums to support course outcomes. This classroom-based course is delivered by outstanding, highly experienced and qualified teachers.
- Work Placement: There is a requirement for students to successfully complete 12-hours of work-based practicum in this course.
- Duration: 26 weeks
- Assessment: Written, and classroom practicums – Students must successfully complete all assessment activities in their workbooks and 12 hours teaching practicum to meet the requirements of this course.
- Prior experience: Applicants may apply for Credit Transfer or Recognition of Prior learning please see our website for details. Conditions apply for RPL, read more here.
Career Opportunities
This course combined with an Australian Bachelor degree in any field could lead to employment opportunities in:
- TAFE
- Private English Colleges
- Community and Migrant Centres
- English language Intensive courses provided by Universities
As a stand-alone course, it could lead to jobs in:
- Private tutoring
- Paid work overseas
Course Fees
Full-Fee paying student
Course Fee: $2,900.00
Enrolment Fee: $500
Materials Fee: N/A
| Full Fee – Paying Student | Course Fee | $ 2,900.00 | ||
| Enrolment Fee | $500.00 | Materials Fee | N/A | |
Government funded place
| Course Fee | funded | ||
| Enrolment Fee | $500.00 | Materials Fee | N/A | |
| Concession Fees (for Health Care Card Pensioners & ATSI) | Course Fee | funded | ||
| Enrolment Fee | $100.00 | Materials Fee | N/A | |
| Credit Application Fees | Recognition of Prior Learning | Full Qualification $ 145 per hour | Credit Transfer | No Charge |
| Variation Statement | These fees may be subject to change before or during enrolment of the course. | |||
Entry Requirements
Education/Core Skills
Students must meet the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills standards for Certificate IV level study and demonstrate that they are a suitable candidate for this course. Refer to MCIE’s website for details.
Age at Commencement
It is recommended that students have attained the age of 18 by course start date.
Special Needs
MCIE welcomes people with disabilities to apply. Approval will be subject to the person being able to undertake all tasks and requirements of the course.
Regulatory
Evidence of Australian citizenship or permanent residency is required. All participants require a Unique Student Identification (USI) number. If you do not have a USI number you can apply for one online at https://www.usi.gov.au/students or you can give MCIE’s admin staff permission to apply on your behalf.
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Course Outline
This course requires students to successfully complete 10 units in total (nine core units plus one elective unit). The course is delivered over 26 weeks, six hours face-to-face and approximately eight hours self-paced study per week.
Core Units
TESCIE001 Create a culturally inclusive learning environment
TESGAE001 Use the genre approach to teach English
TESTEG001 Teach English grammar
TESTSP001 Teach spelling and pronunciation
TESTSE001 Teach speaking
TESTLE001 Teach listening
TESTRE001 Teach reading
TESTWE001 Teach writing
TESDRF001 Develop resource files
Elective Units
TESTEC001 Use technology to assist ESL learning
