Graduate Diploma in Teaching English in Schools To Speakers of Other Languages (TESSOL)

New Zealand, particularly Auckland, is becoming more multicultural and multilingual. Consequently all teachers need to take a language focus in their teaching. This graduate diploma provides a specialised programme for early childhood, primary and secondary teachers in the theory and practice of teaching students who are speakers of other languages and those who need the academic language demands of the curriculum made specific and accessible.

Programme highlights

• Equip yourself with the theory and practice that inform TESSOL and enhance students’ language development.
• May qualify you for Q3+ salary status (criteria apply).
• Ministry of Education TESSOL Fees Scholarships available.

Opportunities

Teachers will investigate effective and practical techniques for enhancing students’ language development through the curriculum. Teachers who hold a bachelors degree, or advanced diploma of teaching, and complete a stand alone level 7, 120 point qualification may be eligible for Q3+ salary status.

Content

A total of eight courses are required including at least 75 points above Stage II. Students must complete at least 105 points (seven courses) from the Graduate Diploma of TESSOL schedule. Four are core courses. Up to 15 points may be selected from other courses available at this University.

Study location

Offered as weekly face-to-face and block courses at the Epsom Campus. EDPROFST 331 is offered online/study guide and school-based.

Length

Equivalent to one year full-time study. This course is structured for part-time study and can be completed in a minimum of two years.

Fees

Updated tuition fee information will be available at www.auckland.ac.nz/fees.

You may be eligible to apply for scholarships, University awards or Ministry of Education TESSOL Fees Scholarships available through your schools to help you pay for your study. For more information, call the faculty direct on +64 9 623 8920 or visit www.auckland.ac.nz/scholarships.

Entry criteria

1. In order to be admitted to this programme, a student needs to have one of the following:

• completed the requirements for a bachelors degree
• completed the requirements for a university diploma approved by Senate or its representative
• completed a professional qualification in teaching or relevant other profession approved by Senate or its representative

and

• not less than two years’ relevant professional experience and be currently teaching in a New Zealand early childhood, primary or secondary setting
• satisfied the Dean of Faculty of Education that they have appropriate training and experience to undertake the programme.

2. Admission to this programme is at the discretion of Senate or its representative.

Programme structure

Requirement: 120 points, including:

Core Courses:

• 60 points: EDPROFST 227, 372-374
• at least 30 points from EDPROFST 226, 375-381.

Elective Courses:

With the approval of the Programme Leader:

• up to 30 points may be taken from EDCURRIC 345, EDPROFST 220, 331, LANGTCHG 706, 710, 711, 714, 722
• up to 15 points may be taken from other courses available at this University.

View summary of courses offered in 2010 (Not all courses are offered every year)

Further study

You could continue with your professional development and maximise your career and salary prospects by completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Education or Educational Leadership. You could then go on to study at masters and doctoral level.

Supplementary Information

To gain entry into this programme, you need to supply us with supplementary information. Click on the link below to download a supplementary information form, complete it, and return it to the Faculty of Education as soon as possible.