Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

The Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages is not being offered in 2025.

Get a grounding in the basics of language teaching methods, classroom management and course design, and receive a qualification to teach English to speakers of other languages.

This is a practical programme where you'll study two courses during the summer trimester. You'll observe experienced language teachers, and also teach second language learners under supervision and guidance.

You'll need a minimum of an undergraduate degree, or be very close to finishing your undergraduate degree. This programme is not for you if you already have teaching qualifications or experience as a classroom teacher.

The GCertTESOL has limited entry for 12 students only. Selection into the course is based on the suitability of your undergraduate degree and your grades. You'll also take part in a group discussion and interview. If you are not in Wellington, you'll need to do a phone or Zoom interview.

The Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages is not being offered in 2025. Find out what qualifications you need to get into the GCertTESOL and what courses you need to take to complete it.

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0

TOEFL: minimum score of 90 for the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing

Pearson Test of English: minimum score of 58 (with a ‘Communicative’ score of not less than 50)

Victoria University of Wellington English for Academic Purpose (EAP) programme: minimum final scores of 4,4,5,5

Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176 or higher, with each skill score no less than 169

New Zealand Certificates in English Language (NZCEL): Level 5 (Academic)

NZAPA: English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 3 (with no skill lower than Level 2)