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Description

OnTESOL was developed by Coventry House International, the only school in North America that offers Trinity CertTESOL courses, to provide students with the flexibility of taking an internationally recognized TESOL/TEFL course online.

We offer a 120-hour online TESOL program, which is recognized by TESL Canada Professional Standard 1 and ACTDEC UK Level 3, and a 250-hour online TESOL program, which is recognized by TESL Canada Professional Standard 2 and ACTDEC UK Level 5.

The Advanced 120-hour TESOL Certificate is perfect for those who want to teach English in Canada or abroad because it is very similar to CELTA and Trinity CertTESOL. The 250-hour TESOL Diploma is perfect for those who want to pursue a teaching career because it goes deeper into various lesson planning formats and teaching methods.

Our Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL), Teaching Business English Course (TBEC), Teaching IELTS, and Teaching Online specialist programs prepare trainees for specific classroom situations. Save $200 when you add a specialist to any of our TESOL course packages!

To see our course syllabus and to enroll, please visit us at:
https://ontesol.com/tesol-courses

Headquarters

OnTesol

OnTESOL, Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON, Canada

Courses

Course Types

Combined TEFL Courses
Online TEFL Courses

Course Lengths

Mini Courses (<30 hours)
Standard (120-140 hours)
Long Courses (150+ hours)

Certifications

TEFL / TESL / TESOL

Additional Features

Stand-Alone Teaching Practice

Specialist Courses

Teaching Business English
Teaching Exam Preparation
Teaching Online
Teaching Young Learners

Locations

Canada

Montreal QC
Toronto ON
Vancouver BC

OnTesol has received 235 student reviews and has an overall rating of 4.62 out of 5 stars based on the following criteria.

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Accreditation

ACTDEC

Accreditation Council for TESOL Distance Education Courses

TESL Canada

TESL Canada Federation

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Contact

Contact
ontesol.com
Address
2 Bloor St. West
Suite 700
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M4W 3R1
Phone
+1 (416) 929 0227

235 reviews of OnTesol

Review 70 of 235 OnTesol

Written by Alice on October 17, 2011 3:07 pm
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I took the 100 hour on-tesol course in order to obtain a qualification for my CV before travelling to South America. I was very impressed with both the course material and the tutor. He responded to all my emails with very helpful advice on my assignments and answered any other questions I had. Because the course is very flexible I was able to do the assignments on my own time and didn’t feel under pressure at any point. I would recommend this course to anyone considering doing an online TEFL course.

Review 69 of 235 OnTesol

Written by Caroline, Ireland on October 13, 2011 6:58 am
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I completed the 100 hour course. I found the course material to be of a very high standard, providing the right amount of information without any overload. The assignments were interesting and thought provoking, and from the beginning of the course you are encouraged to think of the practicalities of teaching in a classroom situation. The lesson plan assignments really give you an insight into your role as a teacher and the tutor’s feedback makes for a great learning expierence by pointing out where there is potential to improve upon the student’s learning expierence. Very quick turnaround by the tutor in marking up the assignments, which was appreciated. Overall a highly enjoyable expierence which I would have no hesitation in recommending to anyone interested in embarking on a TEFL teaching course. Thank you ONTESOL.

Review 68 of 235 OnTesol

Written by Maurice on September 22, 2011 7:13 pm
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Everything about Ontesol was very good. I appreciate the time my tutor took to answer questions and add comments on the assignments. The material was extraordinary, with lots of information and challenging assignments. The job centre has about 100 posts and there is a list with tons of schools and resources. This is amazing for the $315 I paid for!

Review 67 of 235 OnTesol

Written by Drew on September 14, 2011 10:06 am
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This was my first online/distance education experience. Being summer and working relatively full-time, I thought it would be very difficult to accomplish the entire course, but wanted to give it a shot anyways. The material was extremely engaging and kept me wanting to learn more. It was also challenging and I learned a great deal of new things that I had perhaps heard about, but never got the chance to learn about in greater detail (concerning grammar and phonology). Responses to assignments or even general inquires were all generally within 24 hours. Feedback on assignments were always detailed and really helped me improve. I would definitely recommend the 100-hour course, as I think I gained a great deal of knowledge from it that will be helpful in the future.

Review 66 of 235 OnTesol

Written by Shelley on August 25, 2011 3:32 pm
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I have just finished the the 250-hour online TESOL program and I found it to be extremely useful and interesting. My instructor was great with feedback and relaying information. The course itself was very useful and touched upon many things that I had questions on. I would recommend this course for anyone who is interested in teaching at adult schools either in their home country or aboard.

Review 65 of 235 OnTesol

Written by Antoine Dubuc on July 30, 2011 10:56 pm
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Okay, so one thing you must know as you read reviews is that most people who review, like me, do it once. We do not have comparative data. We did not attend many schools to actually compare one to another. This is my only review since I won’t take the same course twice somewhere else.

That being said I recommend onTESOL.

Dedication: The time my teacher spent providing insights and helping me overall was greatly above expectations. My teacher answered me on the weekends. Do not expect this as a norm since it is not. But I mention it to show the dedication and time she took with me. Answers were quick to come and very detailed. If my teacher billed me hourly I would have received a bill far larger than what I paid for the course.

Value: If you do not have much experience or formal training to teach then believe me when I say that you need to take a course such as onTESOL. It will open your eyes. Show you what needs to be done, how to do it and generally prep you for this great journey that is teaching. The course is very well laid out, the communicative methodology well presented and overall you finish the course confident that you are equipped to become a good teacher.

Material: The material is top notch I would say. The teachers are above that. If an example showed you ‘abc’ then you could count on the teacher providing you with ‘abcde’ to complement it on request. This organization caters well to its customers. You are not left alone. Also, it is not that easy. I had to rewrite most assignment before I could get it right. Lesson Plans, the essential tool of any teacher, are taught to you well: and you’ll pass only if have mastered them. Today I can write good lesson plans and feel confident about being a good teacher. I can walk into a classroom and provide excellent value armed with state of the art lesson plans and methodologies.

Conclusion: onTESOL doesn’t give away its certificate. You have to really work at it to get one. They are valuable.Today I’m confident that I can be a great teacher. I have been taught the skills and method to be so. Ask yourself this: when you walk into a classroom for 90 minutes, what do you do specifically? Can you write it down in details? What are you actually going to teach and how?

onTESOL would have a hard time providing more value than they do. I highly recommend them if you want a teacher that cares and a certificate that actually means something. These guys are for real. The value is extraordinary. No doubts its not the only school that’s great but I would not try another one if I had to. Go for it!

Review 64 of 235 OnTesol

Written by Zeena on July 27, 2011 7:17 am
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I thoroughly enjoyed my 100 hour course with OnTesol.com. It gave me the tools I need to go out there and be an effective teacher. My teacher Ainsley deserves special mention for being a patient, caring, experienced teacher who really knows her job. I would recommend(and have) ontesol to anyone interested in improving their teaching skills

Review 63 of 235 OnTesol

Written by M Price on July 22, 2011 3:30 pm
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The 100 hour online course was my first delve into the world of TESOL. The material is well presented and thorough. The tasks really get you thinking about the content. My tutor was helpful and prompt. Her insights were helpful and she coached me towards answers rather than just providing them. Overall, I feel like this was the right choice for me.

Review 62 of 235 OnTesol

Written by Lawrence on June 21, 2011 3:51 pm
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OnTesol’s 100-hour online TESOL program has really helped me in preparing for teaching English abroad. Before I started the program I had no clue as to how I should teach and what activities or methods were most effective for student learning. However, as I went through the program my questions and apprehensions were resolved and I began building confidence in my ability to teach. The support and feedback provided by my tutor Aaron was always quick, informative and provided me insight in the areas I was having trouble with. Overall, the program was great and I learned a lot from it!

Review 61 of 235 OnTesol

Written by J. Reinhart on June 21, 2011 3:04 pm
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Ontesol was my first experience taking an on-line course. Along with your course I have learned a lot about the workings of my computer. Ainsley, my tutor has been friendly, supportive and very prompt throughout the program.

I liked the focus on the Communicative Approach, stressing the use of authentic material. If I were to learn a second language I would appreciate the lesson developing along these guidelines.

As a retired teacher I am surprised at how much I learned.

Thank you.

Janice

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