THIS IS NOT AN ONLINE TESOL COURSE || THE Diploma DOES NOT SAY ONLINE

Course overview

Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages is endorsed by TQUK.

Qualification Purpose

The Level 6 Diploma in Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages is a standalone specialist qualification suitable for learners wishing to develop the skills and knowledge to specialise in the teaching of English to speakers of other languages. The purpose of this qualification is to develop knowledge and skills relevant to a particular specialisation within an occupation or set of occupations.

The target audience for the qualification is learners with little or no experience of teaching English. The aim is to develop the introductory knowledge and skills required to begin to teach English as a foreign language. The qualification develops learners’ knowledge of the English language and how to teach it; how to assess the needs of learners; preparing lesson plans and materials; identify resources and adapt to the needs of younger learners

This qualification is made up of eleven mandatory units which cover the teaching and learning of English as a foreign language.

Entry Requirements

The qualification is suitable for learners of 16 years of age and above. All trainee teachers should undertake an initial assessment of skills in English, mathematics and ICT. They should record their development needs and, where applicable, agree an action plan to address them. Where trainee teachers have already undertaken an initial assessment of their English, mathematics and ICT skills, their record of development needs and any previous action taken to address them should be reviewed and updated as required.

Guided Learning Hours

These hours are made up of all real-time contact time, guidance or supervision of a learner by a lecturer, supervisor, tutor, trainer or other appropriate provider of education or training.

GLH for the qualification – 168