AIM Qualifications Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)

Learners will develop skills in English Language usage, teaching and assessment, Teaching Skills, teaching materials development and evaluation and will be able to reflect on own performance in creating and using materials and own teaching skills.

Learners will hold a minimum Level 2 qualification in English Language (not literature) and will be a native or near native speaker of English.

On successful completion of the AIM Qualifications Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language, learners may progress directly into employment in the teaching of English to non-native speakers or they may progress to the Level 7 Diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language or other related teaching and assessment qualifications.

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To be awarded the AIM Qualifications Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), learners must achieve:

• 18 credits from the mandatory units
• no optional units for this qualification

See the Qualification Specification for more details.

Entry Requirements

Learners will hold a minimum Level 2 qualification in English Language (not literature) and will be a native or near native speaker of English.

Assessment Methods

Practical teaching demonstration.

Portfolio of evidence.

Quality Assurance Requirements

Tutors:

To offer this qualification, centres must ensure that tutors hold or are working towards:

• Level 7 qualification in Teaching English as a Second Language (DELTA) or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering English as a Second Language.
• Level 4 teaching qualification.
• Level 3 qualification in English Language (or English Language and Literature).

Internal Quality Assurer (IQA):

Centres must also ensure that they have in place an Internal Quality Assurance person who:

• Holds or is working towards a Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices or its equivalent.
• Has substantial experience of working in or assessing qualifications in English as a Second Language.
• Is familiar with the assessment requirements of the qualification for which they are the Internal Quality Assurer.