Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL Plus)
Oakville, Canada
Graduate Certificate
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at Sheridan lets you earn CELTA, TESL Canada and TESL Ontario. Sheridan is an official CELTA Centre accredited by the University of Cambridge. Completion qualifies you to apply for TESL Canada (Standard 2) and TESL Ontario, letting you teach ESL/EFL in Ontario, across Canada or abroad.
Career Outcomes: Completing the certificate opens career opportunities as an English teacher abroad, ESL instructor in Canadian schools, adult educator, language school teacher, private tutor, curriculum developer or teacher trainer. Employers include public school boards, private language schools, colleges and community programmes.
CELTA, TESL Canada and TESL Ontario: three certifications, one program
In one program, you'll be able to earn three certifications -- CELTA, TESL Canada and TESL Ontario. Employers look for these qualifications. If you want to teach ESL learners in Ontario, across Canada or abroad, these highly-respected certifications will qualify you to teach anywhere.
Teach English abroad with CELTA certification
If you want to teach English abroad, the Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) may be your ticket. CELTA is known around the world, and many employers ask for it by name. Sheridan is an official CELTA Centre, accredited by the University of Cambridge. You'll get the practical training that meets Cambridge's high CELTA standards--and be certified when you graduate.
Teach in Canada with TESL Canada or Ontario with TESL Ontario
TESL Ontario sets the standards for ESL teachers in the government-sponsored sector and is perfect for those who want to teach in Ontario. If you want to teach anywhere in Canada, you'll need qualification from TESL Canada. When you successfully complete Sheridan's program, you may apply for both your TESL Canada (Standard 2) certification and your TESL Ontario certification.
