Australian Bachelor degree (3 years) (AQF Level 7) or overseas equivalent.
IELTS *: (ACADEMIC only; GENERAL not accepted) Minimum overall score of 7.0 with no band less than 6.5
TOEFL * (Internet Based Test) Minimum overall score of 94 with no band less than: Listening 23, Speaking 22, Reading 23, Writing 26
PTE *: Minimum overall score of 65 with no band less than 58
CAE *: Minimum overall score of 185 with no band less than 176
HKCEE: Minimum B in Syllabus B
HKALE: Minimum B use of English in AS-Level
OTHER: Australian qualifications: Successful completion of recognised bachelor’s degree or higher(AQF Level 7 or Higher)
The subjects in shaded boxes must be studied in the order they are presented as they provide pre-requisite knowledge for other subjects. The remaining subjects (core and elective) have a recommended trimester, but may be studied in other available trimester slots to suit individual student preferences, provided pre-requisites have been completed.
Students may choose any elective subjects from the list following the Course Overview, provided the subject is offered in the trimester they wish to study it and they have met the relevant pre-requisites.
The Graduate Diploma in TESOL meets the professional development needs of a wide range of English language teachers and educators teaching people of all ages. It caters for students seeking an initial teaching qualification in teaching English to adult speakers of other languages. It is also well suited to applicants who already possess a teaching qualification and wish to gain a specialist degree in the field as they are eligible for credit recognition.
The Graduate Diploma in TESOL consists of 6 core subjects and 2 electives, providing students with a solid foundation in the skills and knowledge to pursue a successful career in the discipline, and is a means of combining work and travel opportunities, with employment opportunities readily available in Australia and other countries. King’s Own Institute works closely with other language teaching providers in Sydney to organise practicum placements, access current industry trends, resources and expertise in teaching methodology, and to identify resources and trends in the field. The course includes a supervised practicum. The course also provides the foundation for students wanting to progress to the Master of Arts (TESOL).
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Course Overview
First trimester
Language Teaching Methodologies
Linguistics for Language Teaching
Learning an Additional Language
TESOL Curriculum Development
Second trimester
Research Methods of TESOL
Language Testing and Assessment
Pre-req: TSL701
Elective
PATHWAY TO FURTHER STUDIES
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of TESOL may apply for admission into KOI’s Master of Arts (TESOL) with credit given for studies completed within the Graduate Diploma of TESOL. Graduates are also eligible to apply for admission into further postgraduate qualifications in Australia and overseas.
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of TESOL may find employment opportunities locally or overseas teaching English as a second or foreign language, in ELICOS programs (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students) and the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP).
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
