Trinity TESOL Diploma
6 months online then 2 or 4 weeks face to face.

Our Diploma course is blended, a mix of online and face-to-face tuition.  The six month part-time online component is followed by four weeks face-to-face in Barcelona (although, for group bookings of 4 or more, the face to face block may be conducted in the teachers´ local school or city).

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To apply for the Diploma course you need a minimum of 2 years full-time experience of English language teaching.

The experience can be with any kind of learners, adults or young learners, business English or general English.

A degree and a Trinity Cert. TESOL or CELTA qualification are desirable, but not essential. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate solid teaching and writing skills in the application process.

Our course fees are very competitive and we keep groups on our Distance Diploma to a maximum of 12, to ensure you get the support and personal attention that you need on a course as challenging as this one.

Our online modules involve a variety of tasks and activities. There is plenty of interaction with tutors and fellow course members using our virtual classroom.

The TESOL Diploma course content itself is highly practical with teaching practice as a key element. Assessment for the Diploma in TESOL includes project work and observation of your teaching as well as a traditional written examination.

Our team of highly qualified and experienced tutors includes Lindsay Clandfield, author of Dealing with Difficulties and the coursebooks Straightforward and Global, and Duncan Foord, author of The Developing Teacher.

As well as having a wealth of experience teaching and training teachers, our course tutors are specialists in the area of the course they teach and, in many cases, have published articles in their field.

Our Trinity Diploma course includes guest tutors such as Mark Powell, author of the coursebooks Business Matters and In Company, Scott Thornbury, Adrian Underhill, Nicky Hockly and Graham Stanley. Learn more about our tutors.

Our key features page explains what we think makes our Trinity TEFL Diploma course stand out from others.

A good way to find out what the Trinity College Licentiate Diploma in TESOL course is like and how it can develop your teaching and your career is to read some feedback from our graduates.

You can also contact them by e-mail, or contact us if you have any questions.

"Completing the Diploma has been one of the best decisions I have made in terms of professional growth and self-actualisation.

The dedicated tutors gave me constructive criticism, targeted at improving my competency in a step-by-step way, raised my awareness and understanding, resulting in a much improved teaching and teacher training style.

I also secured a role as Director of Studies in Paris after successfully completing the Diploma.

Thank you to all the supportive OxfordTEFL staff that provided invaluable assistance all along the way. "
Alan Wong

• Flexibility of Content
  The Trinity Course is suitable for all English Language teachers, whether you are a specialist in teaching Young Learners, Business English, EAP, General English, or a mixture of these. The flexible nature of the Trinity Diploma means you can answer exam questions and submit projects relating to the learners you teach.
  Learn more about the Trinity TESOL Diploma course content

• A world-class team of tutors
  Aside from all being Trinity Diploma holders themselves, our tutors have a wealth of experience as language teachers and teacher trainers in numerous countries. They have spoken at conferences around the world and published articles in magazines and journals. They have written coursebooks and books for teacher development.  They have published material on the web that you may have used in class with your students.

  We include expert guest tutors in our course. Recent guests include Scott Thornbury, Gavin Dudeney and Nicky Hockly, Mark Powell, Kyle Mawer and Jo Budden.
  Find out more about our tutors

• Learning Atmosphere
  We believe it is essential to create a positive learning atmosphere in the classroom and the school as a whole on all our courses. This is true as well of our Distance Diploma course, which aims to replicate the dynamic of face-to-face teaching by creating a fixed group of learners who study together as a class, rather than isolated individuals. You will be given plenty of encouragement, personal attention and support from our team of tutors with regular 121 tutorials to discuss your progress. They will challenge you, help you create a manageable workload and encourage you to enjoy your learning.
  Read testimonials from our graduates

• Flexibility of exam dates
  The Trinity courses at OxfordTEFL offer maximum possible flexibility through combining face-to-face and distance modes of learning in various ways. Candidates can elect to sit the written exam at any of 3 dates during the year. Practical exams are taken during the face-to-face block, which is offered in July or August. Our courses are designed to get you through the exams by given dates, but you are only assessed when you feel absolutely ready.

• A prestigious qualification
  The Trinity College London Licentiate Diploma in TESOL, to use its full title, is one of only 2 advanced qualifications officially recognised by the British Council (the other is the UCLES DELTA).  It is accredited as a level 7 qualification on the National Qualifications Framework in the UK, equivalent to a Masters. You can find out more at the Trinity College, London website. It has worldwide acceptance as an advanced teaching qualification, and is usually a requirement for senior teaching posts, teacher training posts, Director of Studies posts and regular teaching posts with the more prestigious language teaching organisations.

• Small groups
  The maximum number of participants is 12. This ensures you get the help, support and access to resources you need.

• Accommodation
  We offer low cost flat share accommodation in Barcelona during the face-to-face component of the course.

For more information on our Trinity TESOL Diploma course, please don't hesitate to contact us, and a member of our team will be happy to answer you.

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