Overview
UW TESL Certificate Program (UW TCP)
The UW TCP is a University of Winnipeg certificate program for individuals who would like to teach English as an additional language to adults either in Canada (EAL/ESL) or overseas (TESL/TEFL). The program has 120 hours of virtual classroom instruction and a 20 hour in-person practicum.
The UW TCP is meant for individuals who:
- Are currently teaching EAL/ESL and would like upgrade their education with a TESL Certificate
- Have switched into English language teaching from other subjects
- Wish to upgrade their EAL/ESL teaching skills by attaining a TESL certificate
- Need a TESL Certificate to begin a new vocation in teaching EAL/ESL
- Need a TESL Certificate to teach abroad
The University of Winnipeg's TCP is fully accredited with TESL Canada. The UW TCP is eligible for Professional Certificate Standard One.
The University of Winnipeg’s EAL Certificate is equivalent to an ESL Certificate and a TESL Certificate. Throughout our website, the terms ESL Certificate and TESL Certificate will be used, as these are common terms to refer to certificates gained to teach English as a second or additional language to adults.
Delivery Method
Although the UW TCP courses are delivered virtually, the practicum must be completed face-to-face.
UW TCP is offered as an evening virtual class. Classes are scheduled Monday to Thursday from 6-9pm. Students are allowed to take 1-2 courses per term. Courses 1 and 2 are pre-requisites to Courses 3 and 4.
Our English as an Additional Language Program (UW TCP) has two sections; four courses covering 120 hours of TESL theory and methodology and a 20 hour practicum. Courses are offered virtually, and are subject to minimum enrolment.
Please note that there are time limits for this programs completion. For further information please contact infoelp@uwinnipeg.ca
Students that are currently in The University of Winnipeg's Bachelor of Education program who complete the UW TCP and receive their TESL Certificate will be eligible to transfer six credit hours toward their Bachelor of Education degree. Three of these credit-hours will be counted as a course equivalency for Introduction to Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) (course #15.4102/3) and three credit-hours will count as unallocated credit.
University of Winnipeg students who have completed Introduction to Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) (course #15.4102/3) may still register for the UW TCP and get their TESL Certificate. While they will not be eligible to transfer the full six credit hours to their Bachelor of Education degree, they will be eligible to transfer the three hours of unallocated credit towards their degree.
For students who have completed Introduction to TESL and who register for the UW TCP, there will be some repetition in terms of theory and methods as they complete their TESL Certificate.
UW students in other faculties who successfully complete the UW TCP and receive their TESL Certificate will be eligible to transfer six credits hours to their UW degree. Three hours will be accredited to Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)(EDUC-4102/3) and three hours be will accredited as an unallocated Education credit at the 4000 level.
Please see uwinnipeg.ca/future-student/requirements/transfer.html for information on how to transfer your credit hours. You can also contact admissions@uwinnipeg.ca if you have questions.