Teacher Training

Trinity CertTESOL

Develop the academic theory, knowledge, and practical skills required to succeed in your career as an English language teacher.

Our Trinity CertTESOL hybrid course will enable you to become the best teacher you can be and help empower students on their English language learning journeys.

Why Take the Trinity CertTESOL with us

If you’re ready to begin your career in teaching, then the Trinity CertTESOL qualification is the right course for you! During the program, you will be introduced to the techniques and strategies required for effectively teaching English to speakers of other languages.

Small classes with personalised support from our experts

In-person lessons at our London Greenwich school

Employment opportunities upon completion of the course

Gain valuable knowledge & practical skills for succeess

Trinity CertTESOL

The Trinity Certificate in TESOL is the first step in the Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages. It is accredited at Level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework and is respected and recognised by language schools and higher education institutitions around the world.

Course Overview

Learn how to effectively teach English language learners through our robust Trinity CertTESOL course.

Programme structure

Live Input Sessions

120 hours of input sessions which examine theoretical and practical aspects of EFL teaching.

Observed Teaching Practice

6 hours of supervised classroom teaching.

Unknown Language Journal

Spend 4 hours learning an unknown language and reflecting on this experience.

Learner Profile & Written Assessments

Complete written assignments related to various aspects of the course content and reflect on your learning.

Externally Moderated by Trinity College London

Successfully pass an internal language awareness test in the final week and speak with a Trinity Moderator about various aspects of the course on the last day.

Trinity CertTESOL Learning Outcomes

Become aware of learning needs and learner motivation.

Create and maintain learner interest.

Prepare lesson plans with achievable aims.

Stimulate and maintain active participation in a class.

Evaluate and adapt published material, and create useful teaching materials.

Gain a broad understanding of the main advantages and disadvantages of various language teaching approaches.

Evaluate your own effectiveness as a teacher.

Become aware of post-course development and the structure of the profession.

Develop knowledge of phonological, lexical, and syntactic features of contemporary English.

Trinity CertTESOL Face-to-Face Course Details

Course DATES

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How to Apply

Application Journey

Apply online and complete the application criteria.
Complete your pre-course interview.
Complete your Trinity CertTESOL and live teaching practice.
Start your career as an English language teacher.

Entry Requirements

English Language Requirements

The skills to fluently and accurately communicate in spoken and written English. If English isn’t your first language, we require an IELTS score of 7.0 (or equivalent) in each of the four skills. If English is your first language, you need to have a GCSE in English (Grade C minimum) or equivalent.

Academic Requirements

A copy of your most significant academic certificate as proof of qualifications are rigorously checked.

You also need to be able to cope with the academic requirements of the course. This may mean having a university degree, or the academic qualifications that would enable you to be accepted to a degree course.

Admissions Process

To successfully apply and participate, you must be at least 18 years old and meet the entry criteria.

It is not essential to: