Satisfied with training
85.8% Satisfied with training
Improved work status
73.6% Improved work status
Average weekly pay
$1,402 Weekly pay
Program details
This program is designed to equip you for paid or volunteer employment in ‘English as a Second Language’ (ESL) teaching positions. It will provide you with a range of knowledge and skills to plan and deliver English lessons, as well as further develop specific competencies in an elective area. With a high focus on practical demonstration of skills, you will be ‘employment ready’ upon your graduation.
National Code
11021NAT
Units
10 units (9 core & 1 elective)
Duration
26 weeks + 4 weeks summer holiday
Students must have access to a computer or laptop to complete the course
Location
This course is primarily conducted at Level 9, 250 Collins St Melbourne
This course offers
26 weeks or 6 months of course delivery, 13 classes held fortnightly of 6 hours, 6 hours per fortnight of optional tutorial sessions, 12 hours mandatory work placement, 30 hours per fortnight of self paced learning
Fees for domestic students
$500*
$100*
$4,500 (online training $1,500)
$275
Student loans and payment plans are available
Career prospects
With an Australian Bachelor’s degree in any field, Certificate IV TESOL graduates could gain employment at the following institutions:
- TAFE
- private English language colleges
- community and migrant centres
- universities that offer ELICOS programs
Students who hold this qualification only, could have employment opportunities…
- in private tutoring, or
- paid work overseas
MCIE advises students to contact individual institutions for information regarding the qualification requirements for their TESOL teachers.
Employment Snapshot
- Size: This is a very small occupation.
- Location: Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages work in many regions of Australia.
- Industries: Most work in the Education and Training industry.
- Earnings: Full-time workers on an adult wage earn around $1,402 per week (similar to the average of $1,460). Earnings tend to be lower when starting out and higher as experience grows.
- Full-time: Less than half work full-time (37%, less than the average of 66%), showing there are many opportunities to work part-time.
- Hours: Full-time workers spend around 41 hours per week at work (compared to the average of 44 hours).
- Age: The average age is 49 years (compared to the average of 40 years). Many workers are 45 years or older (61%).
- Gender: 76% of workers are female (compared to the average of 48%).
Entry requirements
Achieved a pass level or higher at the completion of Australian senior secondary school (Year 12).
Evidence of having this level of English ability may include:
- Secondary School transcripts showing the required results in English
- Completion of a Certificate III or higher level course in the Australian Qualification
Framework
- A pass mark achieved in an English language proficiency test – either a standardized test, or a test
- Produced specially for this purpose (see English proficiency tests below*)
- Teachers, trainers, lecturers or other supervisors of education programs confirming English language
Education and skills
Age at Commencement
Special Needs
Regulatory
All candidates 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 administration staff permission to apply on your behalf.
Students with disabilities
Prior experience
Digital technology
Course Units
Core Units
- NAT11020001 Create a culturally inclusive learning environment
- NAT11020009 Teach English using technology
- NAT11020002 Use the Genre approach to teach English
- NAT11020003 Teach English Grammar
- NAT11020006 Teach listening
- NAT11020007 Teach reading
- NAT11020005 Teach speaking
- NAT11020004 Teach spelling and pronunciation
- NAT11020008 Teach writing
Elective Units
- NAT11021006 Establish community based English classes
The reviews
Great English training
I was in Linh‘s TESOL class. I have learnt much during this class. I like the way that my teacher taught. She asked me to practice all the time before the real lesson. That helped a lot to understand. After the training, I feel more confident and fluent when I teach English. Highly recommended this organisation.
AMAZING TESOL CLASS!
I was in Andrew Waddell’s TESOL class. I have learnt much, not only from the content, but also in how he engages with the students, and the focus on giving us practical experience. The class was a great learning environment, and my classmates were super lovely. I feel equipped to teach English next year and I am very grateful. Highly recommend!!
Cert IV in TESOL
You don’t necessarily need to definitively know, where you’re headed or what the end result will be. All you need to know is that you want to start. Start and see where the journey of applying yourself takes you. Cert IV in TESOL has been enriching in many ways. I have learnt from my fellow students and am very grateful for my knowledgeable and encouraging teacher Andrew Waddell. Thank you for your patience, answering my questions and for an insightful, invaluable learning experience.
Best TESOL Training in Australia!!
I am so happy with MCIE, my course was such a good experience! I am now qualified to teach English. Highly recommend.
I LOVED studying TESOL !!
What a fun course with awesome teachers – highly recommend !!
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