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Level 1 - Preliminary Certificate in TESOL

This course is a must for anyone seeking a really comprehensive introduction to the world of TESOL and takes approximately 70 hours to complete.

With 3 units each comprising 3 modules it’s the ideal programme for gap year students, and covers:

  1. The Practice of TESOL
  2. The Teaching of Pronunciation
  3. Language Awareness.

Examination is by continual assessment of the worksheet assignments. There is no written examination, and on course completion certificates are awarded by Tlc and ACTDEC for the Level 1 qualification and post-nominal designation Pre-Cert.(ES)TESOL.

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TESOL Level 1 Fee

1 Payment in full</p>
<p>  inc. 10% discount Fee
€270
or
2 Payment by instalments</p>
<p>  interest-free 1 €150
2 €150
Instalments Total  €300

TESOL Level 1 Sample Materials


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Language Awareness Unit

Practice of TESOL Unit.

Sounds of English Unit.

TESOL Level 1 Regulations

Successful candidates may also receive an ACTDEC Certificate under the seal of the Council if they have applied for such a certificate at the time of registration.

  1. All Preliminary Certificate of Educational Studies in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages course participants are required to be registered with the Accreditation Council for TESOL Distance Education Courses. For a list of ACTDEC registration fees please refer to registration fees list.
  2. Applications for assessment and examination will be accepted by the Centre on the understanding that candidates will be assessed according to the requirements of the agreed syllabus and that they comply with the examination regulations.
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ACTDEC Accreditation


Both Level 1 & Level 2 courses are formally accredited by ACTDEC— The Accreditation Council for TESOL Distance Education Courses.
Detailed information, including sample certificates, is available on the ACTDEC website at www.ACTDEC.org.uk. Apart from The College of Teachers this is the only internationally recognised independent professional accreditation body for standalone TESOL distance programmes.

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TESOL Level 1 Certificates


Sample Certificate

Sample Certificate

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