The
in-class TESOL teacher training programs are designed
for upper-intermediate to advanced level international students
and Canadians who want to learn how to teach English
to speakers of other languages.
These
programs focus on the communicative approach and
include methodology,
teaching theories, teaching strategies, and
practical techniques for teaching English grammar,
speaking, reading, listening, and writing. The programs
also highlight the use of various elements such
as music, art, and drama in the classroom.
The certificate program runs for 50 hours and is ideal for students who want to acheive an understanding of the fundamentals of ESL teaching and its practice. The diploma program runs for 100 hours and is more suitable for students who wish to study for a longer period and in more depth.
These
are intensive and exciting programs that include
an integrated practicum with a lot of student presentations
and practice teaching to prepare students to teach
in the real classroom!
Students
who successfully complete the programs can receive
the institute's Official TESOL Certificate or Diploma
The
Online TESOL teacher training programs are distance
education programs that can be completed from anywhere
in the world and are designed for international students
and Canadians who are unable to attend classes at
the school. They are ideal for students
who are self-motivated and give the students the
advantage to work in the comfort of their own home
at their own pace.
The online
programs focus on the communicative approach and
cover the same topics as the in-class programs which
include methodology, teaching theories, teaching
strategies, and practical teaching techniques required
for teaching in the real classroom.
Students receive
the institute's study pack which includes the textbook, DVD, study schedule, as well as guidelines for completing the assignments
for each unit of the program and communicate with
their instructors through e-mail. Students who successfully
complete the online certificate program (approximately 50 hours) or the online diploma program (approximately 100 hours) will receive the institute's
internationally recognized TESOL certificate or diploma.
Students
who successfully complete the programs can receive
the institute's Official TESOL Certificate or Diploma
This
program provides students with 6 different levels of ESL from beginner, intermediate,
to advanced and is ideal for students
who plan to achieve a high level of English language
skills and are looking for maximum benefit from
a general English course.
The program covers all
skill areas in English and follows a syllabus which
is primarily designed to develop the four skills
of speaking, writing, reading, and listening, and
to provide the opportunity for more fluency and
accuracy practice.
Course materials include up-to-date
textbooks, audio, and videotapes, reading materials
and access to the English Language Computer Lab
and the internet.
This
program is offered in collaboration with ATC's partner
organization
English
language skill courses cover specific areas of English
or academic study. These courses are for students
who need to learn the communiation skills needed
in a variety of professional and work situations,
and most importantly, they are for students who
want to learn more English, more quickly.
They are
the perfect solution for students who need to refresh
their knowledge of English or improve their performance
in particular areas necessary to their professional
career or academic goals.
The courses include Speaking
Development (Everyday Situations), Speaking Development
(Discussion), Listening Development, Vocabulary
Development, Pronunciation Development, Writing
Development, and Higher/Advanced Skills Development.
This
program is offered in collaboration with ATC's partner
organization
The
TOEFL iBT preparation Program requires an intermediate level of English language proficiency and is designed
for ESL learners who want to prepare for this
internationally recognized university entrance
exam and improve their general English proficiency
at the same time.
This program is especially designed
to prepare students for the new challenges of
TOEFL iBT and offers an intensive study and practice
for this new version of TOEFL test.
The program
includes test-taking strategies ,review
of grammar points, essay
writing, listening comprehension, and vocabulary
building. Students will use the computer lab and
appropriate software and improve their performance
under time limits.
Small class sizes for individual
attention and highly experienced instructors make
This
program is offered in collaboration with ATC's partner
organization which is an ETS Authorized TOEFL iBT
Centre
TOEIC
Certificate Program
English
for International Communication
Please
note: This program is available for group admission
only (minimum 5 students) for a 12-week period
The
TOEIC program is for intermediate
to pre-advanced level students and
includes an intensive study of English grammar,
reading, listening, and vocabulary.
This program is designed
to raise your English proficiency level as quickly
as possible and help you get a higher score on the
TOEIC test, which measures your ability to use English
for International Communication.
If you are interested
in studying English deeply in a well-organized and
intensive course with daily homework, daily vocabulary
quizzes, weekly tests, and quality instruction,
this program is for you!
ATC
is authorized by Educational Testing Service (ETS)
to conduct the Official TOEIC Test for its students and ATC students can receive their Official
TOEIC Certificate and Score Report from TOEIC Services
Canada Inc.
ESL Teacher Training
