Seneca’s English Language Institute (ELI) offers a TESL program offers both academic rigor and practical application and is attached to a very large, expertly staffed EAP (English for Academic Purposes) language program. The practical, hands-on, innovative curriculum builds your ability to diagnose your levels in reference to the Canadian Language Benchmarks and deliver engaging, student-centered lessons that support the development and evaluation of all language learning skills. Our fully arranged integrated practicum includes Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) classes and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes that uniquely position candidates to experience different types of teaching. They also provide connections for employment upon graduation. Practicum placements require a current Vulnerable Sector Police Check. The ELI TESL program has been certified by TESL Ontario and by TESL Canada.

As a graduate of TESL, you are prepared for a variety of teaching opportunities both locally and abroad. You can apply to TESL Ontario to be Ontario Certified English Language Teachers eligible to teach in Ontario, Canada and internationally. You can also apply to TESL Canada for Standard II Accreditation.