TESOL courses

A TESOL course prepares you to teach English to speakers of other languages. You cover the principles of language acquisition, teaching techniques, and classroom management. Most TESOL qualifications are designed to build on an existing teaching qualification, which is why you may require a Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Teaching before you can enrol.  

If you want to understand the difference between TESOL and TEFL or if TESOL teachers are in demand, you can read more in our blog: What is TESOL?

Studying a TESOL degree opens doors to teaching opportunities worldwide. It helps you develop skills in communication, cultural awareness, and education delivery. It’s the kind of degree that sets you on the path to a career that transforms peoples’ lives.  

A TESOL degree prepares you to support people from all backgrounds who need help navigating Australian life. Under your guidance, they’ll learn how to become more fluid English speakers so they can apply for jobs, build new relationships and settle into their community.

It’s worth studying your TESOL course online if you already work full-time as a teacher, tutor or other educational professional. You can complete your coursework when it suits you, instead of taking time off to attend lectures and tutorials. You also have the flexibility to study your course a subject at a time, which makes your workload more manageable.

It depends on what your goals are. If you’d like to upskill quickly for a position at an English language teaching centre, then a Graduate Certificate in TESOL could be a good choice for you. You only need to complete 4 subjects to earn this qualification, and you can graduate within 6 months if you take on a full-time study load.

On the other hand, if you'd like to teach TESOL at a government school or university, work in language education policy, or pursue a leadership position at a language school, you may want to consider a Master of TESOL. This more advanced qualification dives deeper into the theory behind teaching English and can be more appealing to certain employers.   

You can also enrol in a short online TESOL course if you'd prefer to upskill in a single area only. 

Like the idea of teaching but not sure if TESOL is where your passion lies? Explore secondary education, tertiary eduction, and language courses to get an idea of other careers in teaching. You could also consider becoming a leader in education with an education leadership course.

A TESOL qualification can lead to job opportunities both here in Australia and overseas. Graduates typically end up working at English language centres, private colleges, TAFEs, universities and government schools in roles such as: 

• TESOL teacher 

• ESL/EFL language instructor

• ESL/EFL curriculum developer

• Academic advisor

• Tutor

• Researcher in language learning/teaching

• Language education policy adviser

Some graduates even go on to work in international business, international relations or diplomacy.

Before starting an enrolment, it’s important to read the entry requirements for your chosen course to ensure that you’re eligible to apply. If you don’t quite meet the requirements, we may be able to help you find a pathway into your course.

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Enrolling online is simple. Here’s how it works:

1. Find your course

• Browse the options on this page.

• Use our comparison tool to explore the different choices.

• Need help? Book a free phone consultation with a student advisor for personalised guidance.

2. Start your enrolment

• When you’re ready, click ‘Start studying now’ on the course page.

• Follow the prompts to begin your enrolment.

• You’ll need to provide supporting documents, such as:

  • Proof of identity

  • Your tax file number

  • A Unique Student Identifier (USI)

3. Wait for confirmation

Your chosen university will email you to confirm if your enrolment has been successful.

Note: Some courses have enquiries and applications handled directly by the university. If this applies, it will be clearly stated on the course listing page.

For more details, check our online self-service enrolment guide. And if you need help at any stage, contact us and we’ll talk you through it.