TEACHER TRAINING UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE (ESOL) CELTA TESL DIPLOMA (TESL CANADA CERTIFIED) TEFL CERTIFICATION 5 HOUR WORKSHOPS.

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1 TEACHER TRAINING UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE (ESOL) CELTA TESL DIPLOMA (TESL CANADA CERTIFIED) TEFL CERTIFICATION 5 HOUR WORKSHOPS

2 SOL GROUP OF CAREER COLLEGES TEACHER TRAINING Sol Group Of Career Colleges Sol Group of Career Colleges is the teacher training division of Sol Schools International. Since our first course in 2004, we have been a leader in training English language teachers. Our continuous efforts to keep our programs relevant and innovative is what gives our graduating teachers the renowned reputation of being acknowledged as the most able, creative and authoritative in the ESL teaching industry. Sol Group of Career Colleges offers a variety of recognized teacher training programs in Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver in Canada and Miami Beach in the USA. Following the standards set out by TESL Canada and Cambridge University, you can expect to be studying a high-quality curriculum taught by the most qualified and experienced teacher trainers. The SGCC Advantage Worldwide program recognition Surrounded by industry experts Small class sizes of 10 to 12 trainees All program modules completed on-site Access to extensive resource library Professional development workshops

3 Course Summary Course Features CELTA* Part-time CELTA Full-time TESL* Part-time TESL* Full-time TEFL Full-time & Part-time Locations offered Toronto Miami Beach Toronto, Calgary Vancouver Toronto, Calgary Vancouver Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver and Miami Beach Duration 11 weeks (120 hours) 4 weeks (120 hours) 10 weeks (120 hours) 4 weeks (120 hours) 1 week (40 hours) Program Details Input Teaching Practice Observation 108 hours 6 hours 6 hours 108 hours 6 hours 6 hours 100 hours 10 hours 10 hours 100 hours 10 hours 10 hours 34 hours 3 hours 3 hours Accreditation/ Registrations University of Cambridge TESL Canada University of Cambridge TESL Canada TESL Canada Not Accredited Certification University of Cambridge University of Cambridge TESL Diploma TESL Diploma Certificate of Completion Awarded by Sol Schools International Teaching Opportunities Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Asia, Central and South America Graduate Assistance Available Available Available Available Available * In Ontario - Approved as a vocational program under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005

4 SOL GROUP OF CAREER COLLEGES TEACHER TRAINING Cambridge CELTA Certificate CELTA stands for Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults. It is the longest running teacher-training program in the world. It adheres to the standards set out by Cambridge University in the United Kingdom and is considered the most recognizable and reputable English teacher training certificate in the world. CELTA is an initial teaching qualification taken by individuals whose aspirations include teaching English as a Second language locally or abroad. During the program, trainees are observed by their CELTA tutors, who grade their teaching practice lessons. Assessors from Cambridge inspect each course to ensure that quality is maintained in every CELTA program that is taught. CELTA Program aims As a graduate of a CELTA program, you can expect to know: how to be sensitive to your adult students and their needs how to be sensitive to your students different learning styles how to manage your students and classroom how to teach grammar, lexis and phonology how to teach reading, listening, speaking and writing how to evaluate your own lessons before and after the class how to adapt and evaluate teaching material how to lesson plan effectively and with confidence Timetable Course Features 11 Week Part Time Schedule 4 Week Full Time Schedule Schedule Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Monday Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm Location Toronto, CAN Miami Beach, USA

5 TESL Diploma TESL stands for Teaching English as a Second Language. The TESL Diploma program, available in Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver, is recognized by TESL Canada. Course content, delivery and practicum taught at Sol Schools exceeds industry standards. The TESL Diploma program is an initial teaching qualification that is recognized worldwide, as it complies with the international standards of 100 hours of in-class training and a 20-hour practicum. TESL Diploma Program aims As a graduate of the TESL Diploma, you can expect to know: how to manage an ESL classroom how to lesson plan with confidence (using a variety of teaching approaches) how to teach the basics of English grammar, phonology and lexis how to assess your students needs how to motivate your students how to adapt to and accommodate different learning styles how important sociocultural awareness is in the ESL classroom how to lesson plan effectively and with confidence Timetable Course Features 10 Week Part Time Schedule 4 Week Full Time Schedule Schedule Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00pm to 9:30pm Monday Friday from 8:30am to 2:50pm Location Toronto, Calgary Vancouver Toronto, Calgary Vancouver

6 SOL GROUP OF CAREER COLLEGES TEACHER TRAINING TEFL Certificate TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. The TEFL certificate is an introductory certificate course offered at all of our schools. With varying timetables, individuals can pursue this course on a one-week full-time basis or over two weekends and during the evenings. Please visit for full timetable of dates and locations for this program. The TEFL certificate is taken by those looking for a quick way to teach English overseas for a short time and who are not yet committed to teaching English as a second language as a career. TEFL Certificate Course Aims As a graduate of the TESL Diploma, you can expect to know: how to lesson plan how to teach the four language skills how to manage an ESL classroom how to motivate your ESL students Timetable Course Features Full-Time Evening & Weekend Weekend Schedule Monday Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday Friday from 5:00pm to 10:00pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00am to 5:00pm 3 Saturdays and 2 Sundays from 9:00am to 5:00pm Location All locations All locations All locations

7 5-Hour Professional Development Workshops The aim behind these professional development workshops is to enhance the skills of both experienced and new teachers. Continuous professional development will give you an edge in the classroom and make you a more marketable ESL teacher when seeking employment locally or abroad. Our most popular workshops include: How to Make Grammar Fun and Engaging Introduction to TOEFL How to Teach Pronunciation Effectively Teaching with Multimedia Streamlining the Classroom & Motivating Learners How to Teach Young Learners Introduction to Business English Error Correction & Giving Feedback Timetable Course Features 5-Hour Professional Development Workshop Schedule Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm Location Toronto, CAN *New workshops are added to meet teacher and industry demands

8 SOL GROUP OF CAREER COLLEGES TEACHER TRAINING Teach Abroad Open Houses Held year-round, our open houses provide you with the information you need to make your teaching dreams a reality. Have your questions answered by our experts who have taught in Europe, Asia, Africa, Central and South America, the Middle East and North America. These interactive sessions cover (but are not limited to) the following topics: Who teaches English Where people are teaching English Countries with the largest earning potential Degree and Visa requirements The best certification to meet your travel and teaching goals For dates, times and locations, visit

9 The World is at your Fingertips! In partnership with a world-leading teacher recruitment platform, you a now certified ESL teacher can connect with reputable employers from around the world. As a graduate of one of our teacher training programs, you can register for free, upload your resume and let be your passport to exciting and enriching teaching opportunities around the globe. What We Do The staff at is dedicated to raising the quality of language education by connecting reputable employers to aspiring educators around the globe. Having spent over a decade teaching, training, advising and managing individuals in the field of language education, our accomplished industry experts are eager to share their knowledge of traveling and teaching abroad with enthusiastic, certified teachers. We understand better than anyone that recruiting and hiring the best teachers can be time consuming and expensive. With this in mind our site aims to bridge the gap between professionals passionate about language education and dedicated employers. As part of our pledge to provide quality and excellence, we pre-screen both our teachers and clients. Let us help you connect to like-minded professionals today!

10 SOL GROUP OF CAREER COLLEGES TEACHER TRAINING THE RIGHT PLACE TO LIVE Comfort, safety, location and affordability are all factors to consider when deciding on your choice of accommodation. In order to meet the needs, preferences and budgets of the many different students we welcome to our schools, we offer an extensive choice of accommodations, including the Sol Schools Student Housing, Homestay, a variety of dormitories and a range of hotels and private suites. Our schools staff in-house Accommodation Coordinators to take care of your accommodation requirements, airport reception and health insurance needs. We take great pride in the quality of our accommodation services and ensure that your place of residence will always meet your needs and exceed your expectations. Housing Options OPTION MEALS ROOM HIGHLIGHTS** SSI Student Housing Shared homes Private flats No meals Shared kitchen Available: Single room Double rooms walking distance from campuses shared house with other students well equipped rooms with TV and cable Wi-Fi and local phone free of charge Homestay Half Board Full Board Available: Single room Double rooms Private Bathroom live and learn the local culture with a family great for short or long term stays meals provided by host family arranged by SS accommodations department 10 to 45 minutes from campus by transit homestays inspected and monitored variety of needs and requests can be met Dormitories and other residences Available with or without meals Single or shared various locations around the city more availability in summer months variety of needs and requests can be met more details: Other options Available with or without meals Single or shared Our Accommodations Departments in each city can arrange for a variety of other choices of accommodations such as hotels, youth hostels and Bed & Breakfasts upon request.

11 OUR OTHER DEPARTMENTS Adult English Language Programs Our adult schools were first opened in 1996 in Toronto, Canada. Since then we have always been one of the highest quality institutions in the industry by staffing our schools with exceptionally great teachers and staff. In all of our centers we offer an array of English Programs including General English, Business English, TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS and Cambridge Exam Preparation programs in addition to Work and Study Coops and Private tuition in many fields of study. In addition to great programs in small classes, we offer very unique housing options to our students and provide them with a full calendar of activities and excursions, making our schools one of the most exciting places to study English and immerse yourself in an English speaking environment. Junior Language Camps Our junior programs combine language learning with fun excursions and social activities, which make them the perfect choice for holiday students ages 7 to 17. We offer the most exclusive junior programs in North America with full activities seven days a week all included at no additional cost. For 2013 we will offer four programs: Winter Programs in Miami Beach, USA (ages 7 to 17). Summer Junior Program at York University in Toronto (ages 7 to 13). Summer Teenage Program at the University of Toronto (ages 14 to 17). Summer Teenage Program at Florida Atlantic University (ages 14 to 17). Modern Languages We are not only the leaders in teaching English, but we offer language training in most major languages. You can enroll in group classes for some of the more popular languages like Spanish, Mandarin and French, and we teach many other languages in one-to-one private or semi-private settings. Are you thinking of learning a language in its native country? Spanish in Costa Rica? French in France? Arabic in Egypt? We can arrange the perfect study abroad package for you through one of our partner schools abroad. Ask us how: sa@solschools.com

12 TEACHER TRAINING TORONTO 469 Jarvis Street Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2G8, Canada CALGARY st Street SE, Unit 116 Calgary, Alberta T2G 2H8, Canada VANCOUVER 322 Water Street, Unit 100 Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 1B6, Canada MIAMI BEACH 1556 Alton Road, 2nd Floor Miami Beach, Florida 33139, United States T: F: T F T: F: T: F: teach@solschools.com MEMBERSHIPS AND ACCREDITATIONS