Course

Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Griffith University, Queensland · Queensland · Arts & Social Sciences

Graduate Certificate Blended

Key facts

Location
Queensland, Australia
Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 years
Delivery
Blended
Next start
2 Nov 2026 · Trimester 3 2026

Start dates

  • Trimester 3 2026, 2026 Starts 2 November 2026
  • Trimester 1 2027, 2027 Starts 1 March 2027
  • Trimester 2

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic — 6.5 overall (no band below 6)

    English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows: A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0 OR an overall score of 79 in the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19 (applies to tests taken prior to 21 January 2026) OR an overall score of 4 in the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with a minimum score of 4 in each of the listening, reading, and writing skills, and a minimum score of 3.5 in speaking skills (applies to tests taken on or after 21 January 2026) OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only) OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50 (applies to tests taken prior to 7 August 2025) OR an overall score of 55 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 47 (applies to tests taken on or after 7 August 2025) OR an overall score of 70 in the LanguageCert Academic OR an overall score of 59 in the Michigan English Test (MET) English test results must be no more than two years old. International students who successfully complete the Direct Entry Program (DEP) will satisfy the English Language requirements for this Griffith degree. The Direct Entry Program (DEP) is not available for Domestic students. Applicants should refer to the English language requirements section of the following University procedure for exceptions to these overall requirements: Admission Procedure If you do not meet the University's specified English language requirements, you may wish to contact the Griffith English Language Institute to increase your eligibility for entering a Griffith University program. This Institute offers a number of English language and other courses at both its Brisbane and Gold Coast branches. Griffith English Language Institute

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About this course

Flexibility Study anytime, anywhere - This degree is available online through our Digital campus, giving you more room to fit university with your work and social life. Pursue further study The courses in this graduate certificate may be credited towards a related graduate diploma or masters degree. Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past, which will give you an idea of what you can expect. In this Graduate Certificate, you will gain a specialisation in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). You will study linguistics, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, and second language teaching and learning.

Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages is a graduate certificate course at Griffith University, Queensland in Queensland. It is listed as 0.5 years of study. Published intakes include Trimester 3 2026, 2026, Trimester 1 2027, 2027, Trimester 2. The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6).

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Administrative details

Course code
3016
CRICOS
006684G

You will need these when you apply. CRICOS is the code under which this course is registered for international students.

Source: Educircle verified course catalogue. Last updated October 2026. Tuition is set by the university and can change.