TESOL

TESOL
Diploma/Certificate

Program Syllabus

Disclaimer: While all information in this syllabus is accurate at the time of publication, the contents of this document may
be subject to updates as communicated by ILAC International College.

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
Recognized by TESL Canada, the ILAC International College TESOL Diploma program offers students 100 hours of instruction
and a 20-hour practicum with a TESL Canada approved Host Supervisor. The intensive course is based on a curriculum that
emphasizes both the theoretical and practical aspects of teaching English to speakers of other languages, and is appropriate
for university graduates who would like to teach in Canada and/or abroad. For eligibility to apply for TESL Canada
Professional Standard One certification, please visit www.tesl.ca.
The TESOL Certificate Program offers students 100 hours of instruction plus 6 hours of observed teaching. The certificate
program is appropriate for international students who would like to teach English in their own country, or demonstrate a high
level of English proficiency.
In both programs, students learn to effectively teach English as a second language to students of various proficiency levels
from diverse backgrounds using a teaching approach that focuses on methodology, learning theories and the skills and
systems of English.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Knowledge Skills
• Reflect on demonstrated professionalism and • Produce clear, logical lesson plans with correct stages,
employ/observe appropriate classroom management timing, procedure, objectives and rationale.
techniques. • Apply learning theories and justify use of methodology
• Identify sequence lesson stages appropriate to respective and/or lesson framework.
systems and skills in the English language. • Connect lesson planning elements to the conditions of
• Reflect the preparation skills (planning) and classroom learning.
skills (methods and techniques) covered in the course. • Select, justify, and use classroom activities that
• Demonstrate knowledge of the systems of English: promote language acquisition.
phonology, lexis, grammar, discourse. • Evaluate learner needs (in theory and practice) and
determine areas for further study.
• Demonstrate core principles in English Language
Teaching such as eliciting, concept checking, giving
instructions etc.
• Utilize appropriate strategies for teaching productive
and receptive skills.

PROGRAM DETAILS
PROGRAM NAME: TESOL Diploma
Certification to be awarded upon Number of Weeks: 7 Total Hours: 120
completion: Diploma
100 instructional hours 15-20 hours of homework may be 20 practicum hours*
required • 10 hours of observation
• 10 hours of supervised teaching
*The Practicum component is usually scheduled in the morning.

PROGRAM NAME: TESOL Certificate

Certification to be awarded upon Number of Weeks: 6 Total Hours: 106
completion: Certificate
100 Instructional hours 12-15 hours of homework may be 6 hours of Observed Teaching*
required
*Observations component is usually scheduled in the morning.

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START DATES
Students may be admitted into the TESOL Diploma and TESOL Certificate programs on fixed start dates. A minimum number
of student enrollments are necessary for the programs to be offered. The Practicum component of the TESOL Diploma
program is scheduled outside the instructional hours and upon successful completion of the course. Refer to the ILAC
International College website for more information: https://ilactesol.com/

DELIVERY OF INSTRUCTION AND TEACHING METHODS

Courses are delivered in English and on-site using ILAC International College classrooms. Instruction is provided through
instructor-led, classroom-based lectures, demonstration lessons, in-class tasks and peer teaching opportunities for the
purposes of analysis and feedback. Topics are revisited in multiple sessions, to reflect our belief that knowledge is acquired
through repetition and application in various contexts. Skills overlap across the sessions, providing additional reinforcement
and an integration of theory and practice.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To be admitted into the TESOL Diploma program, students must meet the following criteria, which are non-negotiable and
may not be waived by the student or the institution:
• Undergraduate Degree
• Non-native speakers’ language proficiency: TOEFL IBT Score of 101 (minimum of 27 in Speaking/Writing, 23 in
Listening, 24 in Reading) OR IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with a minimum score of 7.0 in each skill*
• Successful completion of an Interview with a TESOL Program Representative
• Submission of a letter of intent outlining your goals for taking the TESOL program
*For a complete list of language proficiency requirements set by TESL Canada please visit www.tesl.ca. All proficiency test
results must be valid and achieved a maximum of two years prior to the application date.

To be admitted into the TESOL Certificate program, students must meet the following criteria:
• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, University degree (recommended);
• Non-native speakers’ language proficiency: International Language Academy of Canada’s Level 14 High-Advanced or
equivalent;
• Successful completion of an Interview with a TESOL Program Representative
• Submission of a letter of intent outlining your goals for taking the TESOL program

TEXTBOOK AND RESOURCE COSTS

All textbook and materials costs are covered in the tuition cost. Recommended supplementary materials are listed
throughout the syllabus. On the first day of class there is an orientation session where students are given a copy of the
Student Manual (course content) and American English File 3 student book (textbook for planning). In addition, the following
books are highly recommended:
• Harmer, Jeremy. (2007). How to Teach English. Longman
• Parrott, Martin. (2010) Grammar for English Language Teachers. Cambridge

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
Certification is achieved at the following levels:
• Pass (70-79%)
• High pass (80-89%), or
• Distinction level (90-100%)
A passing grade of 70% is required on each assignment and exam. Only one rewrite is permitted per exam or assignment.
More detailed descriptions of each assignment will be given during the course.

IN CLASS - METHODS OF EVALUATION

Observation Report: 10%
Students will be required to observe different ESL classes, levels, and instructors and make notes on the Observation Forms
provided. From these notes, students will prepare a one-page typed essay of their observations, including three items they
would want to incorporate into their own teaching, three things that they would like to avoid doing as an instructor, a
comment on something that surprised them, and a vision of what kind of overall instructor they would like to be. The
Observation Forms must be submitted with the essay.

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Progress Test: 15%

A test of material covered in the first two weeks of the course. Students are required to achieve a minimum mark of 70% in all
examinations.

Achievement Test: 15%

A test of material covered in the entire course. Students are required to achieve a minimum mark of 70% in all examinations.
Students must pass the final examination to pass the course. In the event a student fails the final examination, s/he will be
required to rewrite the examination (a maximum grade of 70% will be given on the rewrite).

Lesson Planning Task: 10%

In class, students will be required to prepare a lesson plan on-the-spot. They will be given a unit from a text book and a 45-
minute time limit. Students are asked to prepare a 90-minute lesson (or 2 separate 45-minute lessons) based on the
material provided. This task simulates the real-world experience of substitute teaching, in which planning time is often
limited.

Unit Planning: 20%

Students will be asked to prepare a Unit Plan, based on their assigned unit from American English File 3. They will have to
plan for six 45-minute lessons (a total of 4.5-hours of lesson plans). They must include all components of the core materials,
plus additional supplementation. For this assignment, students will be required to draw on all dimensions studied in the
course.

Evaluated Micro-Teaching: 20%

Students will prepare 45-minute lesson plans for lessons on vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, speaking, reading, writing
and grammar. The instructor will call on several students at random to teach the class a 10-minute sequence/stage of their
45-minute lesson plan. The required sequence/stage will be specified by each instructor in advance. The evaluated
presentations are scored out of ten. Final scores will be the average of the total number of presentations (with the lowest
score discarded.)

Discourse Analysis Report: 10%

An authentic spoken (transcribed) or written text produced by a learner is provided to students to analyze. Students are given
a set of specific areas to analyze in the text, e.g. use of collocation, communicative success, cohesion, etc. The outcome of
this assessment is to evaluate the student’s ability to analyze and explain learner errors in written and spoken discourse and
demonstrate an understanding of features of spoken and written discourse which contribute to successful communication,
e.g. register, cohesion, organization, range of grammar and lexis. An analysis report form is to be submitted.

PRACTICUM METHOD OF EVALUATION

Practicum Paper work: 100%
The practicum paper work consists of an Observation and Teaching Report, Non-Evaluated Solo Lesson and Lesson Plan, and
an Evaluated Solo Lesson and Lesson Plan

ACADEMIC STANDARDS POLICIES

It is expected that students will complete all examinations, assessments, practicum (if applicable) and assignments as
described in the Program Admission Requirements and Program Syllabus for this program of study as outlined. Attendance
Expectations
• ILAC International College keeps a record of your class attendance on a daily basis. Students are required to attend
90% of the classes of the program.
• Failure to meet the attendance requirements will result in students repeating the course in question, or potentially
having work and study permits removed. It is the students’ responsibility to speak with instructors regarding any
missed readings, assignments, class work etc.
• If there are any extenuating circumstances concerning a student's absence, the instructor should be notified as soon
as possible. It is the student's own responsibility to stay current with the course material and course curriculum and
to "catch up" on any missed classes regardless of the reason for absence. By way of example, skipping or missing a
class where a test or an in-class assignment was announced will not excuse a student from that test or assignment.

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• Regular attendance is taken for each class and both absenteeism and lateness will be recorded on the attendance
sheet and forwarded to the Administration Office. While the Institute will seek to be consistent and reasonable in its
approach to deciding what constitutes a valid reason for an absence, the Program Manager will have decision-
making discretion in this process. The Institute will seek to balance the validity of the student's excuse with the
importance of the course material missed.
• The Program Manager's remedies will be governed by the requirements of provincial regulatory bodies and any other
regulatory requirements, to which the Institute is bound, as well as The Institute's “Discipline Policy” and best
practices in the circumstances.
Coursework
• Students must complete all courses with a minimum grade of 70%. In the event a student fails a course, s/he may
repeat the course once.
Make-up Exams, Late Assignments
• Any student who is unable to write a test at the scheduled time must make this request a minimum of three (3) days
prior to the examination date. Student may be asked to provide documentation to support the absence (i.e. doctor’s
notes for illness). Unexcused absences from tests and exams may result in a score of zero (0).
• Under special circumstances, a student may request an extension on an assignment. This request must be made in
writing via email a minimum of 3 days before the assignment is due. Students will receive full marks if arrangements
are made prior to the assignment due date.
• The instructors may use their discretion to determine if extensions on assignments will be granted. Assignments will
be deducted 10% for every 24 hours they are late unless prior arrangements have been made three (3) days prior to
the due date of the assignment by the student in writing.
Plagiarism
• Plagiarism is the act of submitting work that is, in whole or in substantial part, someone else's work, and
representing it to be your own. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following:
o copying previously published work;
o copying another student's work;
o reviewing materials or works from mailboxes, printers, faculty desks or other sources, and adopting those
works as your own; and
• Using paid or unpaid services or other people to complete one's assignments.
• Students are expected to acknowledge the sources of ideas and expressions they use in essays, reports,
assignments etc. Failure to do so constitutes plagiarism and is subject to academic penalty. Students who knowingly
loan work to be copied, in whole or in part, by another student, for which a grade is assigned, are equally at fault in
cases where plagiarism has occurred, and may also be open to academic sanction.
Cheating
• Cheating is defined as any deliberate attempt to obtain credit through the use of deceit or dishonest methods.
Examples of such behavior include, but are not limited to, the following:
o passing exam papers/solutions to another student;
o repeatedly looking at other students' papers;
o discussing or whispering of answers during a test;
o submitting research reports in which no research took place; and
o writing answers on a desktop.
• Collaboration where collaboration is expressly prohibited, whether or not that collaboration occurs online or
otherwise (and despite the fact that collaboration will generally be encouraged by ILAC International College, in order
to foster learning).
• Cheating offences are subject to academic penalty.
Academic Penalty
Academic penalties often begin with the awarding of a zero (0) on the assignment/project/test for the first offence and a
notification from the Program Manager, in writing, of the offence. This notification is kept on file in the Institute's offices. A
subsequent offence may result in removal from the course and the possibility of complete dismissal/expulsion from the
program.
Dismissal/Expulsion
• Without limitation, a student may be dismissed/expelled from a program after review by the Program Manager for
one of the following reasons:
o failing or not completing the course (determined by program) in which the student is registered;
o failing any assessment two (2) or more times; and/or

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o showing a consistent pattern over two (2) or more of failing to meet the program's standards or failure to
meet expectations as determined in this syllabus. The Institute will seek to apply its policy of graduated
discipline consistently, and in accordance with its "Discipline Policy".
• A student is considered to have withdrawn from his/her program of study if the student:
o has advised the Institute that he/she has withdrawn from the program by completing the Institute's
Withdrawal Form and/or
o has not complied with the Institute's Academic Standards Policy or terms outlined in Enrolment Contract.
Grading Disagreements
• Where a student disagrees with a grade received or any decision resulting from application of the rules, policies, and
regulations referenced in this syllabus in its entirety, the student shall discuss the matter with their instructor, or
Program Manager in an attempt to resolve the problem.
• Both individual and/or group complaints should be handled as outlined above. Most complaints are resolved
informally with the instructor or faculty member responsible for grading that student/group of students. Faculty
members endeavor to be open and fair in dealing with students' concerns, thus students are encouraged to speak
with the faculty member(s) involved in the matter.
Appeals
A student who feels there have been extenuating circumstances that adversely affected his/her academic outcome/progress
may appeal to the Program Manager. A student who is dissatisfied with the decision of first instance may appeal to the
Institute's Director.
Graduation Policy
• In order to complete the requirements for graduation, and receive ILAC International College Diploma or Certificate,
successful graduates must have:
o passed all course requirements (including work experience component) with the required minimum grade,
o passed all course examinations, and
o met program attendance requirements.
• Upon completion of all course components and submission of work practicum review documents, students will
receive a transcript, and certificate or diploma. These take three to five (3-5) business days to prepare. Please
contact the Program Manager for any early document requests.

PRACTICUM POLICIES
TESOL Diploma students must follow policies, procedures and practices of ILAC International College before being
represented/promoted by ILAC International College. In addition to the above-mentioned, the following policies and
procedures apply:
• Students must complete and not exceed required hours of the work experience component of the program
• Students must follow policies, procedures and practices of the Host organization and behave as responsible
professionals at all times
• If a student does not actively participate in the tracking and consultations of the work experience component, ILAC
International College will give the student a verbal warning. On the second warning, ILAC International College will
give the student a written warning to be filed in their file. On the third warning, the student will be considered to have
not completed the work experience component of the Program
• Students may also be dismissed at any time for CAUSE including
o Poor performance
o Misrepresentation of skills/education
o Lack of punctuality
o Unwarranted absences
o Inability to perform required tasks
• If students are dismissed for CAUSE or transgressing any ILAC International College, the Host or policies they will not
be placed elsewhere because of damages to ILAC International College’s reputation among partners and
professional Canadian organizations
• ILAC International College may cancel any student’s practicum if they believe the student has broken laws or for
misconduct; the student will be assigned a grade of Fail for the practicum and will not be eligible to repeat the work
experience component

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• If a student is dismissed from the work experience component, or fails, and, in the judgment of ILAC International
College has sufficient time remaining to be replaced with a new Host, ILAC International College will make its best
efforts to facilitate this
• In the event a student fails a practicum, s/he may repeat the practicum. Applicable course and transfer fees may
apply. A student is allowed to retake a failed practicum a total of one time and must have valid work permit
• If the student quits, or otherwise fails to complete the work experience component, ILAC International College will not
issue the student a graduation certificate for the Program
For a full and detailed description of all ILAC International College policies, please review the TESOL Work Experience
Component Outline and visit the website www.ilacic.com

OVERVIEW
For the specific times and days that topics are taught, see the ‘Class Schedule’ distributed during the first/orientation
session. This syllabus is divided into three sections as outlined below. A detailed description of each topic follows.

TESOL DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE PROGRAM COURSE COMPONENTS

Teaching the Skills
Receptive Classroom Reading, Reading Activities, Reading Sequences, The Listening Challenge, 800
Skills, Listening Activities, Listening Sequences, Microteachings minutes
Productive Teaching Functional Language, Staging Effective Speaking, Oral Correction, Classroom 800
Skills Writing, Writing Activities/Sequences, Correcting Writing, Microteachings minutes
Total 1600 minutes (26.7 hours)
Teaching Language Systems
Grammar, Sentence Parts, Timelines and Grammar, How to Teach Grammar, What is Vocabulary,
Vocabulary, Teaching Vocabulary, Activities, Teaching Sounds, Stress, Rhythm, Intonation, Integrating
Pronunciation, Pronunciation, Microteachings Features of Language, Form, Function, Discourse Analysis
Language
Total 1600 minutes (26.6 hours)
Theory and Techniques
Teaching Teaching Roles, Classroom Management, The Communicative Approach, Andragogy and
Motivation, Learning Styles and Strategies, Engagement, Presentation, Practice and Activation
Techniques, Teaching EAP and ESP, Professional Development
Total 1400 minutes (23.3 hours)
Planning
Planning Essential Conditions for Learning, Lesson Planning Frameworks (Straight Arrows, Boomerang,
Patchwork, Hourglass), Writing Objectives, Exploiting a Textbook, Planning a Unit, Linking
Lessons within a Unit, Planning Workshops
Total 1200 minutes (20 hours)
Testing
Testing Test Types and Principles, Standardized Tests, Performance Tests
Total 200 minutes (3.4 hours)
TESOL CERTIFICATE PRACTICE TEACHING COMPONENT
Observed Teaching 6 hours
TESOL DIPLOMA WORK EXPERIENCE COMPONENT
Lesson Observations 10 hours
Practicum Teaching 10 hours
Certificate Program Total 106 hours
Diploma Program Total 120 hours

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