ACE English Teacher Training Programs

Website: mtroyal.ca/international/TeacherTraining
Information: international@mtroyal.ca, 403.440.5100
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Location: Lincoln Park Campus, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW

FREE WORKSHOP! Come and try out a module from our ACE TESOL Diploma program. Don't miss out on this professional development opportunity to experience first-hand what the ACE TESOL Diploma is all about. (Recommended for teachers who have already completed the ACE TESOL Certificate or an equivalent introductory English language teacher training program.)
Refreshments served!
Date: Monday, June 4, 2012, 6-7:30 p.m.
Location: Bissett School of Business (East B) Building, Room 3134
Please RSVP to Silvia Rossi by Wednesday, May 30: srossi@mtroyal.ca
Next information session for the ACE TESOL Certificate
Date: Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 6-7:30 p.m.
Location: Bissett School of Business (East B) Building, Room 3134
If you wish to attend the information session to learn more about this introductory Engligh language teacher training program, please send an e-mail to: srossi@mtroyal.ca

ACE (Advance Consulting for Education) is Canada's premier provider of English language teacher training. ACE TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)  programs explore English language teaching and learning through task-based, participatory and interactive experiences. Content is based on the most recent research in language acquisition and education. Further details on individual courses can be found on the ACE website.

Non-native speakers must provide documentation that they satisfy the English Proficiency Requirement for Mount Royal credit programs. It is strongly recommended that students have an undergraduate degree prior to taking these programs.

Professional Designation Programs

Introductory ESL Teacher Training
The ACE TESOL Certificate is an introductory ESL teacher training course with 100 hours of classroom instruction and a 20- or 10-hour practicum. Students must have daytime availability between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, in order to complete the practicum. For more detailed information on practicum scheduling, please see mtroyal.ca/international/TeacherTraining.

The ACE TESOL Certificate with 20-hour practicum (in combination with an undergraduate degree) is recognized by TESL Canada for Professional Standard One.

Course materials: approx. $65+GST at the BookStore.

Advanced ESL Teacher Training
The ACE TESOL Diploma is an advanced teacher training course designed for practising ESL teachers interested in further exploring the theory and practice of ESL teaching. The course consists of 150 hours of online instruction and a 30-hour practicum. Instruction is divided into three 50-hour terms. Students may begin in Fall, Winter or Spring/Summer term; however, the three terms must be taken consecutively. The practicum may be completed in any of the three terms and at any time within the chosen term. The practicum is arranged by the student in consultation with Mount Royal University.The ACE TESOL Diploma is recognized by TESL Canada for Professional Standard Two.

Prerequisite: TESL Canada Professional Standard One (Interim) or equivalent. As this course integrates theory and practice, we strongly recommend that all applicants have some adult ESL/EFL classroom experience.
 

Note: Terms One and Two will be offered in Fall 2012 term and Winter 2013 term, respectively.

More teacher training programs

New for Spring 2012!
Teaching ESP (English for Specific Purposes)
The ACE Certificate in Teaching ESP (English for Specific Purposes) is a 45-hour online course designed for practicing ESL teachers who wish to specialize in teaching standardized test preparation, English for Academic Purposes, Business English, and occupation specific language training.

Prerequisite: TESL Canada Professional Standard One (Interim) or equivalent. As this course integrates theory and practice, we strongly recommend that all applicants have some adult ESL/EFL classroom experience.
 

Advanced Grammar for ESL Teachers
The ACE Certificate in Advanced Grammar for English Teachers is a 30-hour online course designed for ESL teachers who would like to become more comfortable with complex grammar structures. 

Prerequisite: TESL Canada Professional Standard One (Interim) or equivalent. As this course integrates theory and practice, we strongly recommend that all applicants have some adult ESL/EFL classroom experience.

Language Teaching and Technology
The ACE Certificate in Language Teaching and Technology is a 50-hour online course designed for language teachers who are interested in becoming more knowledgeable, skilled and confident in the use of technologies for language teaching purposes. This course is not only for teachers of English, but teachers of any language.

Language Program Management
The ACE Certificate in Language Program Management is a 70-hour online course designed for language professionals who are currently responsible for running a language program or who are looking to move into a management role in the future. While based solidly on theory, the course focuses on the practical applications of current management concepts, techniques and strategies.

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