
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Education
The Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages investigates the theoretical basis of key issues relating to sociocultural contexts of second language education (TESOL). You will acquire new insights that you can apply to daily practice. This TESOL program is designed to develop and support the careers of teaching professionals, education leaders, researchers and policymakers. Note that it does not, in itself, lead to a professional teaching qualification.
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Postgraduate Certificate
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Camperdown/Darlington Campus
- NSW
- Course code
- CRICOS 118314B
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Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages investigates the theoretical basis of key issues relating to sociocultural contexts of second language education (TESOL). You will acquire new insights that you can apply to daily practice. This TESOL program is designed to develop and support the careers of teaching professionals, education leaders, researchers and policymakers. Note that it does not, in itself, lead to a professional teaching qualification.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
A successful applicant for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages will: - hold a bachelor degree or higher in a cognate discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification, and professional experience equivalent to one year full-time in English language teaching; or - hold a bachelor honours degree or postgraduate qualification in a non-cognate discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification, and professional experience equivalent to one year full-time in English language teaching; or - hold a bachelor degree in a non-cognate discipline from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification, and professional experience equivalent to two years full-time in English language teaching. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- TOEFL iBTOverall 85L 17 · R 17 · W 19 · S 17
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- PTE AcademicOverall 64L 60 · R 60 · W 60 · S 60
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
A successful applicant for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages will: - hold a bachelor degree or higher in a cognate discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification, and professional experience equivalent to one year full-time in English language teaching; or - hold a bachelor honours degree or postgraduate qualification in a non-cognate discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification, and professional experience equivalent to one year full-time in English language teaching; or - hold a bachelor degree in a non-cognate discipline from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification, and professional experience equivalent to two years full-time in English language teaching.
Additional entry requirement
AQF Level 7 bachelor-equivalent study; course-specific criteria; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | $27,050per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
PrimaryNSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languagessydney.edu.au
- The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Sydney Conservatorium Advanced Diploma of Opera handbookOfficial source
- University of Sydney Study Abroad inbound guideOfficial source
- University of Sydney per-course coredata and explorer JSONOfficial source
- International Admission Guide 2027Official source
- Coursework Policy 2021Official source
- University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
- University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney preparation and direct-entry programsOfficial source
- University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney postgraduate research admissionOfficial source
- Taylors College Sydney entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

