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TESOL Advanced Certificate

Update Your Teaching English Skills

Designed for newcomers to Canada and individuals interested in expanding their ESL teaching concepts.

What Exactly Is TESOL?

An accredited certificate blending theory, methods and supervised practice, it upgrades your skills to teach English in college ESL programs, LINC centres and the online ESL market.

Cornerstone College of Alberta’s TESOL Advanced Certificate is Accredited by TESL Canada

Why it matters

01

National recognition

TESL Canada accreditation means employers from Vancouver to Halifax instantly trust the credential.

03

Flexibility

The course content may be applied to a variety of learning and communication contexts, including classroom-based, online, and professional English settings.

02

Classroom-ready training

Practicum to ensure you can plan, teach and assess real classes on day one.

04

More than TEFL

TEFL differ in scope and focus, with TESOL offering a more in-depth exploration of English teaching concepts within a Canadian learning context.

Is this you?

We understand what it’s like to be overlooked and ready for change.

Discover the TESOL Difference

Quick, fun, and shows exactly how you can start teaching anywhere.

Everything You Need to Succeed

Credentials, curriculum and English support in one program.

Accredited Certificate

Earn a TESOL Advanced Certificate & TESL Canada‑recognised certificate.

Recommendation letter

A college‑issued letter that boosts your applications.

Job search kit

Résumé rewrite, interview preparation and tailored job leads.

Ready‑made curriculum

Classroom‑ready ESL materials designed for Canada.

Learn, Share, and Grow in TESOL

A Community for TESOL Learning

Learn at Your Pace

Duration: 2 months

Live Support & Practicum

Practice with Our Professional Team

Real-world teachers. 10–20 years in Canadian ESL classrooms

Natalia Sazonenko

Ace Nidoy

Mariia Mykhailiuk

Martin Presse

Job Support That Gets You Hired

From résumé rewrite to real job leads—end-to-end help until you sign.
# Step What you get
1
Résumé Makeover
ATS-ready template, keyword check and personalised feedback.
2
Interview Coaching
25 toughest ESL questions, live mock interview and critique.
3
LinkedIn Outreach Toolkit
Proven DM scripts, profile headline formulas and engagement checklist.
4
Job-Hunt Map & Introductions
We show exactly where to find the best openings—plus direct introductions to partner schools.

Official College Recommendation Letter

A signed endorsement that moves your résumé to the top of the pile.

What’s inside the letter

Earn Back Your Tuition in Weeks

Invest CA $2,995—earn CA $40,000-90,000 a year. Lifetime credential. After pay-off, every extra hour is pure profit.
Scenario Hourly Rate Hours / Week Monthly Income Break-Even Time
Entry-level
22 CAD
20
1 760 CAD
≈ 1.7 months
Experienced
35 CAD
25
3 500 CAD
≈ 0.9 months

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What’s inside

Choose Your Path to ESL Success

Same accredited diploma—three levels of career support

Self-Paced


Best For: 
Self-motivated learners who want the diploma and basic career tools
CA $ 2,995
Pay in full or split into 6 interest-free payments
  • Includes:
  •  
  • Full 300-hr online course
  • 15 live instructor sessions
  • 50-hr practicum
  • Official college recommendation letter
  • Private student community

Personal Job Advisor


Best For: 
Learners who want personalised feedback and targeted job search guidance
CA $ 3,495
Pay in full or split into 6 interest-free payments
  • Everything in Self-Paced, plus:
  •  
  • +30-Hr Enhanced Practicum (80 Hrs Total)
  • 1-on-1 Résumé & LinkedIn Rewrite
  • Two Private Career-Strategy Calls
Popular

6-Month Coach Support


Best For: 
Learners who want personalised feedback and targeted job search guidance
CA $ 3,995
Pay in full or split into 6 interest-free payments
  • Everything in Personal Job Advisor, plus:
  •  
  • +50-Ht Elite Practicum (100 Hrs Total)
  • Daily Check-Ins With Dedicated Job Coach
  • Weekly Mock Interview & Feedback
  • Salary-Negotiation Script Review
  • Weekly Progress Report & Next-Step Plan

Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers.

Everything you need to know before you enroll

A bachelor’s degree (any field) is preferred, but we accept equivalent professional experience on a case-by-case basis

Minimum CEFR C1 or IELTS 5.5. We provide a free online test if you’re unsure.

Yes. It’s accredited by TESL Canada, so employers worldwide can verify it online.

Absolutely. The course is self-paced and fully online—study nights or weekends around your schedule.

1. Completion of high school (Canadian or equivalent, with 70% in English 12 recommended).
2. English proficiency: TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 115, CLB 6, CEFR B2, or Cornerstone Test C1.
3. Original ID 18+, (often required for teaching abroad).

You get 2 months of access, with optional extensions.

If you’d like to learn how the payment plan works, feel free to contact our sales representative for further discussion.

Guided observation + supervised teaching with real ESL learners.

Start Your TESOL Journey Today

Four simple steps from click to classroom

Book your consultation – pick a time on our calendar.

Enroll & learn – access modules, meet instructors, join live sessions.​

Graduate – receive your certificate, recommendation letter, and personalized
job support.​

At Cornerstone College of Alberta, we believe education should be a transformative journey. Our goal is to empower every student with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive.

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