Program Structure and Duration (TESOL)

The TESOL Certificate is delivered through a series of stackable micro-credential courses that progressively build your skills, competence and confidence in English language teaching. The program begins with four sequential micro-credential courses, each four weeks in length, which together provide 100 instructional hours of comprehensive TESOL training.

Once all four courses are completed, you may choose to complete an additional optional micro-credential that supports a 20-hour supervised practicum. The 20-hour practicum, combined with the 100 instructional hours of coursework, meets the practicum and instructional hour requirements for TESL Canada professional certification for which you may apply should you meet the certification requirements (see below).

From application to professional certification, most participants will be able to complete the TESOL Certificate pathway in approximately 6 to 9 months, depending on practicum timing and TESL Canada processing. The program is designed to move efficiently from training to certification while allowing flexibility for students and working professionals.

Coursework Component (100 hours)

  • Delivery: Blended online (live and asynchronous)
  • Live Class Time: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm ET
  • Total Duration: 16 weeks (over 6 months) comprised of four 4-week long micro-credential courses.

Program Duration

  1. 2026
    1. Sep
      1. Application deadline

        Complete and submit the online application form through Renison Student Portal before September 28 at 9am ET.

    2. Oct
      1. Complete Micro-credential courses

        Each course includes approximately 30 hours of coursework, with 3 hours of live sessions and approximately 5 hours of asynchronous/independent work per week.

  2. 2027
    1. Apr
      1. Practicum Micro-credential

        Delivered approximately from April to July, this practicum takes place 6 to 12 weeks after the successful completion of all four coursework courses. Times will vary and are based on availability.

        Participants will complete 20 practicum teaching / mentoring hours (10 hours observation + 10 hours teaching (of which 7 are team teaching and 1.5 solo teach for feedback, and 1.5 solo teach evaluated pass/fail).

        Note: does not include time required to plan or prepare for the classes.

    2. Jul
      1. TESL Canada certification

        1-2 months dependent on processing time. Learn more at TESL Canada. 

Explore the TESOL Certificate Program

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