TESOL Courses
Whether or not you have any prior training or experience as a teacher, TESOL is a course that will give you the practical skills needed to become an English language teacher around the world.
Delivery
Face-to-Face or Online Interactive
Face to Face Courses:
TESOL Blended Course in Toowoomba
31 January - 28 March, 2026
​11025NAT Certificate IV in Teaching an Additional Language - TESOL
Details:
HumeRidge Church of Christ, 461 Hume Street, Kearney Spring, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia 4068
9-week Blended Course: 31 January - 28 March, 2026. Wednesday nights and Saturdays.
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Wednesdays 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Interactive Zoom online.
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Saturdays 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Face to Face at HumeRidge Church of Christ.
Self-Study Phase: 31 January - Saturday 27 June, 2026
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Self-Study using Google Classroom - Readings, Videos and Assessments.
Practicum Teaching: 31 January - 27 June 2026 (some trainees finish less than 3 months).
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At least 10 hours practice teaching with EALD/ESL/EFL students and 15 hours observation time is required.
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This on-the-job phase is delivered in cross-cultural settings in community English classes.
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These student placements are arranged under the supervision of ITA trainers.
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Assessment takes place throughout the TESOL course and continues with self directed study.
This interactive face to face TESOL course has limited positions so please send in your application and course fees to secure your place on the course.
Face to Face Courses:
TESOL Intensive in Brisbane
7 August - 18 September, 2026
​11025NAT Certificate IV in Teaching an Additional Language - TESOL
Details:
Taringa Baptist Church, 36 Morrow Street, Taringa, Brisbane, Australia
7-week Blended Course: Wednesday afternoons, Thursdays and Fridays
Wednesdays 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Interactive Zoom online
Thursdays 9:30 am - 4:00 pm - Teaching practice and workshops
Fridays 9:30 am - 4:00 pm - Interactive face to face sessions
Self-Study Phase: 7 August 2026 - 18 December 2026.
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Self-Study using Google Classroom - Readings, Videos and Assessments.
Practicum Teaching 7 August 2026 - 18 December 2026 (some trainees finish in less than 3 months):
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At least 10 hours practice teaching with ESL/EFL students and 15 hours observation time is required.
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This on-the-job phase is delivered in cross-cultural settings in community English classes.
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These student placements are arranged under the supervision of ITA trainers.
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Assessment takes place throughout the TESOL course and continues with self directed study.
This interactive face to face TESOL course has limited positions so please send in your application and course fees to secure your place on the course.
Interactive Online Course:
7 October - 21 November 2026
​11025NAT Certificate IV in Teaching an Additional Language - TESOL
Details:
8-week Interactive Zoom Online: Wednesday and Friday afternoons and Saturdays.
Wednesdays
Fridays
Saturdays
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Time Zone for Live Interactive Zoom Calls: Australian Eastern Standard GMT + 10
Self-Study Phase: 7 October 2026 - 21 May 2027.
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Self-Study using Google Classroom - Readings, Videos and Assessments (some trainees finish the course in less than 3 months).
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Practicum Teaching:
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At least 10 hours practice teaching with ESL/EFL students and 15 hours observation time is required.
-
This on-the-job phase is delivered in cross-cultural settings in community English classes.
-
These student placements are arranged under the supervision of ITA trainers.
-
Assessment takes place throughout the TESOL course and continues with self directed study.