Specialized
TESOL
Teaching English to Young Learners TEYL
Certificate Program – 50 Hours | Online | 3 to 8 Weeks
Course Description
This fully online, 50-hour TEYL Certificate Program is for educators with a TESOL certificate (or equivalent) who want to specialize in teaching English to young learners aged 4–12. It offers practical, research-based methods to create engaging, age-appropriate lessons. Through videos, projects, discussions, and observation tasks, participants gain hands-on skills and confidence to teach in classrooms or online.
Who Should Take This Course?
* Certified TESOL teachers seeking to specialize in young learners
* Online ESL tutors, school teachers, and after-school instructors
* Professionals looking to refresh or upgrade their TEYL teaching practices
What You’ll Learn
* How young learners acquire language and age-appropriate teaching methods
* Strategies for teaching language skills and subskills using storytelling and gamified learning
* Classroom management, child-friendly assessment, and observation tools
* Reflective practice based on real ESL classroom observations
Score Guides Academy Experience
* 100 % online – study anytime, anywhere
* Personal course supervisor for guidance
* Interactive content on our Moodle platform
* Job support for TEYL teaching opportunities
Tuition
CAD $545 – Includes admission, full access, instructor support, and both digital and printed graduation documents.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates can teach young learners in schools or online, offer tutoring, run workshops, and train other teachers.
Course Modules
MODULE 1: Characteristics of Young Learners and How They Learn
MODULE 2: Teaching Language Skills to Young Learners
✔ Mini-Project 1: Design a skills-based mini-lesson.
MODULE 3: Vocabulary, Grammar, and Pronunciation Instruction
✔ Mini-Project 2: Create a teaching scenario or checklist.
MODULE 4: Storytelling, Gamification, and Interactive Learning
✔ Mini-Project 3: Design a role-play or gamified ESL activity.
MODULE 5: Assessment & Classroom Observation Skills
✔ Final Mini-Project: Observe 5 ESL/TEYL lessons and complete the observation template.
Enrollment Requirements
* Hold a TESOL certificate OR a related credential (e.g., B.A./M.A./Ph.D. in English or Education).
* Have an interest in teaching children ages 4–12 in ESL or EFL settings
This program has open enrollment and no fixed start date — you can begin anytime after a short 3-day admission process.
Delivery & Duration
* Mode: Fully online and asynchronous on Moodle
* Duration: Flexible – complete in 3 to 8 weeks
* Instructor Support: Two 1:1 sessions with an instructor available
Assessment & Certification
Participants complete 4 mini-projects, 5 quizzes, 5 forum posts, and 1 final observation project.
Upon completion, they receive:
✔ A digital certificate with verification ID
✔ An official transcript with observation grade
✔ A LinkedIn-ready digital badge
How to Apply?
To get started, simply send us an email at [email protected] to request the application form.
Accreditation
This program is fully accredited by TESL Canada.
