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Diploma of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Thompson Rivers University

  • Kamloops, Canada
  • 0.33 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Thompson Rivers University campus

About the program

Master's to teach English in US or overseas.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: yes

What you will learn

  • Develop advanced knowledge of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and evaluate learning approaches
  • Communicate appropriately with learners
  • And reflect on educational practice.

Career outcomes

  • ESL teaching in schools
  • Community colleges
  • Adult education
  • Overseas English teaching

Curriculum

  • 36 credit hours: language
  • Culture
  • Instruction and assessment strands. Students complete study of language structure and variation
  • Pragmatics
  • Instruction methods and assessment
  • With a culminating project
  • And the programme is aligned with TESOL standards.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • High school graduation (BC Grade 12 equivalent) or 12+ transferable post-secondary credits or age 19+
  • Minimum age 17
  • English 12 at 67% or equivalent
  • Programme-specific prerequisites.

Accepted academic background

High school graduation (BC Grade 12 equivalent), or 12+ transferable post-secondary credits, or age 19+ with no formal education in the past 2 years (some programmes restrict), Minimum age 17, Programme-specific prerequisites, Flexible Entry available for some programmes. Applicants need a valid study permit and medical insurance.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

  1. Check programme requirements and the international deadline (January intake Oct 1
  2. May intake Feb 1
  3. September intake May high-volume programmes may close early). Apply online through EducationPlannerBC at apply. Educationplannerbc. Ca/tru. The 100 CAD application fee is paid by credit card. Submit transcripts and English test results as listed on the TRU undergraduate admissions pages. Receive the offer and pay the tuition deposit stated in the offer letter (3
  4. 000 CAD for continuing undergraduates). A valid study permit and medical insurance are required.

Other costs

Tuition per year$27,462 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$5,500 CAD

Program details

CampusKamloops
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Education and Social Work
DepartmentEnglish Language and Language Teaching
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteInstitutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    1 Nov 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    1 Feb 2027

    80 days left

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.33 years.