This program prepares students to become specialist teachers of English as a Second Language (ESL) at both the elementary school level (including regular and intensive ESL) and the secondary school level (including regular ESL and EESL 鈥� Enriched English as a Second Language). The program consists of academic and professional components. The academic components provide students with opportunities to develop a broad liberal education and to study language and language learning from linguistic, social, cultural and psychological perspectives. The professional components support school-based field experiences which are enhanced by studies in pedagogy and educational foundations.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed听(Faculty of Education) The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - Teaching English as a Second Language - TESL Elementary and Secondary program requires 120 credits and leads to teacher certification. Students who have not completed Quebec CEGEP, French Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, or at least one year of university studies prior to commencing the B.Ed. must also complete a minimum of 30 credits of Freshman courses (in addition to the 120-credit program) for a total of 150 credits. The program includes studies in language and language learning from linguistic, literary, social, cultural, and psychological perspectives, accompanied by field experiences. It prepares students to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) at both the elementary school level (including regular and intensive ESL) and the secondary school level (including regular ESL and ESLA - English Second Language Arts), and provides a base for adult and other ESL teaching. Please note that graduates of teacher education programs are recommended by the University to the Quebec Ministry of Education for Quebec teacher certification. For more information about teacher certification in Quebec, please refer to the Faculty of Education section under "Overview of Faculty Programs", "Undergraduate Education Programs", and "Quebec Teacher Certification". The Department is committed to supporting students in the development and creation of their individual professional portfolios throughout their program. Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized. Students normally complete 30 credits in their Freshman (U0) year. The Freshman year is the time to take introductory-level courses in the subject field, as well as to explore areas that are not normally taken as academic subjects within B.Ed. programs (e.g., Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, etc.). Students should also investigate the possibility of taking one of the First Year Seminar courses offered by the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Science. In consultation with the Program Adviser, students may select courses from the recommended course list below or other courses. Included in the list are several French Second Language (FRSL) courses for which placement tests are required to determine the appropriate level. In Quebec, ESL is taught within the French school system. Thus, proficiency in French is an asset for student teaching placements, and is a requirement for employment in Quebec. Other language courses (selected from CLAS Greek/Latin; EAST Korean/Chinese/Japanese; GERM German; HISP Spanish, ISLA Arabic; ITAL Italian; RUSS Russian/Polish) are also good choices for the Freshman year. Communication in Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Written and oral communication in Education (in English): emphasis on strategies for identifying, analyzing and solving writing and speaking problems. Course work based on academic and professional communication in education, with a particular focus on classroom communication. Children's Literature. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Selection and use of literature suitable for children in the elementary school. Contemporary Issues in Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An introduction to contemporary issues in education in local, national and international contexts, including a critical perspective on educational issues by drawing on a variety of analytical frameworks. Survey of English Literature 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A survey of English literature after 1750 for students not registered in English programs. Beginners French 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A comprehensive introduction to basic vocabulary, grammatical structures and speech patterns of written and oral French for students in any degree program having no previous knowledge of French. Learning to communicate at a functional level in a French-speaking environment. Short essays, cultural readings, mandatory lab practice. Beginners French 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A comprehensive introduction to basic vocabulary, grammatical structures and speech patterns of written and oral French for students in any degree program having no previous knowledge of French. Learning to communicate at a functional level in a French-speaking environment. Short essays, cultural readings, mandatory lab practice. Elementary French 01. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. This two-term course uses a task-based approach to provide students with authentic materials related to Canadian culture and prepares them for real life communication. Therefore, class time will be mostly dedicated to the completion of communicative tasks which often rely on the use of technology (mobile apps,
blogs and other online tools). This course tackles different topics that students can relate to in their personal, social and academic life, and provides a review and further training in elementary language structures to develop their communication skills and digital literacy in French. Elementary French 01. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. See FRSL 207D1 for course description. Oral and Written French 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Language lab attendance required. Grammar review, comprehension, vocabulary development, selected readings and group discussions. Oral and Written French 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. See FRSL 211D1 for course description. Introduction to the Study of Language. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. General interest course; intended for students in all fields. Topics include: linguistic competence vs. performance, language and the brain, language acquisition, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, language universals, pragmatics. Introduction to Linguistics. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. General introduction to linguistics, the scientific study of human language. Covers the core theoretical subfields of linguistics: phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Also provides background on other subfields including sociolinguistics, pragmatics, historical linguistics, linguistic variation, and language
acquisition. English Exam for Teacher Certification. Terms offered: Summer 2025 The English Exam for Teacher Certification (EETC) is a Quebec Ministry of Education-required component of the B.Ed. degree. The exam is coordinated by an independent organization, the Centre for the English Exam for Teacher Certification (CEETC). Consists of a 2-hour exam designed to assess teacher
candidates' competency in the language of instruction. Must be completed before the 3rd Field Experience. Students must register for EDEC 215 and register for the EETC on the CEETC website. Students who do not pass after four attempts require permission from the Internships Student Affairs Office to re-take the exam.
Indigenous Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An exploration of Indigenous knowledge and pedagogy, primarily in Canada but also world-wide. Consideration of the diverse social, cultural, linguistic, political, and pedagogical histories of Indigenous communities. Examines how a teacher's professional identity and practice can be influenced by an understanding of Indigenous knowledge and worldviews. Policy Issues in Quebec and Indigenous Education. Terms offered: Summer 2025 The organization of Quebec education, including Indigenous education, from historical, political, social, cultural and legal perspectives. The implications and contributions of policy decisions to schools, students, and families. Philosophical Foundations. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Ideas essential for the development of a coherent educational theory and sound professional practice. Reflections on: the nature of the person, of reality, of knowledge, and of value; the aims of education, the nature of the school and the curriculum, the roles and responsibilities of professional educators. Media, Technology and Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Orientation to the equipment and systems of educational technology. Examination of theories of educational technology, media education and technology education and the exploration and development of possible applications in school settings. Classroom Practices. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Competency-based discipline skills and methods of classroom management, emphasizing the relationship between theory and practice; the rationale for various approaches to classroom management; strategies for developing instruction that focus attention and reduce off-task behaviour. Teaching Secondary English 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Examination of appropriate materials related to the high school English programs; exploration of various techniques of teaching language, literature, writing and dramatics in the secondary school. First Field Experience (TESL). Terms offered: Summer 2025 Students are assigned to a school for a "participant observer" field experience. Students are expected to apprise themselves of Field Experience dates, duration and responsibilities as outlined on the Internships and Student Affairs website at . Second Field Experience (TESL). Terms offered: Summer 2025 Supervised student teaching. Students are expected to apprise themselves of Field
Experience dates, duration and responsibilities as outlined on the Internships and Student Affairs website at . Third Field Experience (TESL). Terms offered: Fall 2025 Supervised student teaching in a school. Students are expected to apprise themselves of Field Experience, dates, duration and responsibilities as outlined on the Internships Student Affairs Office website . Fourth Field Experience (TESL). Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Supervised student teaching in a school. Students will be expected to assume a much increased responsibility for student learning, classroom management, and evaluation. Students are expected to apprise themselves of Field Experience dates, duration and responsibilities as outlined on the Internships and Student Affairs website at .
Educational Psychology. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Selected theories, models, and concepts relevant to planning and reflecting upon educational practice and improvement. Overview of development, learning, thinking, motivation, individual difference, etc. In relation to applications in classroom teaching and learning, the complementary role of counsellors and psychologists, educational computing and technology. The Youth Protection Act. Diverse Learners. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Inclusion debates; review of the evolution of the history of inclusive education; models of development ( eco-systemic models); characteristics, teaching practices; teachers' roles in inclusive classrooms. Overview of characteristics, causes, needs, and teaching strategies for diverse and exceptional students, teaching and learning for differences in intellectual, emotional, behavioural, sensory, physical and learning domains found in effective inclusive classrooms. Working with families. Instruction in Inclusive Schools. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Developing, planning, implementing and evaluating effective learning programs for diverse learners, and consideration of their more general applicability. Adapting curriculum and instruction for learners with varying abilities, learning styles, and needs. Collaboration with students, families, and other educators (or stakeholders) in the instructional process. Application of adaptations at the classroom and school level for all students in inclusive schools. First Professional Seminar. Terms offered: Summer 2025 How to observe in second language classrooms. Students will be introduced to ways of observing instructional practices and procedures and will begin to reflect on various interactional patterns between teachers and students as observed in the First Year Field Experience. Professional portfolios and professional competencies will be addressed. Communication in Education for TESL in Quebec. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Designed to develop academic and professional communication in education, both oral and written. Tailored to the needs of future ESL teachers in Quebec. Exposure to different professional and social situations via role playing, problem-solving, and various oral and written interactions in French and/or English as appropriate. Second Professional Seminar (TESL). Terms offered: Summer 2025 The course aims to develop basic practices in planning and teaching in ESL classrooms at the elementary and secondary levels, including reflective analysis. Professional portfolios and professional competencies will be addressed. Foundations of L2 Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. This introduction to the field of second language education provides an overview of the supporting disciplines (e.g., linguistics, psychology, sociology and education) and includes historical and analytical perspectives on the development of L2 teaching through an examination of approaches to L2 instruction and specific teaching methods. Sociolinguistics and L2 Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. This course introduces students to various social aspects of language, language use, and language learning by examining second language education from three interrelated perspectives: sociolinguistics, discourse, and culture. Issues range from language variation and social attitudes to conversational analysis and cross-cultural communication. L2 Learning: Classroom Settings. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. This course provides an introduction to theory and research in second language acquisition (SLA). It is designed to help students understand the processes, developmental patterns and factors contributing to SLA so that the students will be prepared to evaluate and develop teaching procedures in light of this understanding. Pedagogical Grammar. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. The course focuses on how the English language works as a system, examining it from the levels of phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and discourse. These aspects will be considered in relation to second language teaching and learning. Third Year Professional Seminar. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Classroom processes such as teaching and learning strategies, lesson planning and implementation, classroom organization and management, and developing a reflective teaching and learning practice. Competencies and working professional portfolios will be addressed. Literacy 1:Teaching Reading in ESL. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Examines current literacy theory and practice, focusing on the teaching of reading skills for the comprehension and appreciation of texts in various genres, formats and functions, in ESL for elementary and secondary level students. Top-down and bottom-up reading processes; cultural and general background knowledge; knowledge of language including grammar and vocabulary are addressed. Literacy 2: Teaching Writing in ESL. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Examines current literacy theory and practice, focusing on the teaching of writing skills for the production of texts in various genres, formats and functions, in ESL for elementary and secondary level students. Based on an understanding of writing as a process, key areas include: the adaptation and development of appropriate writing activities; feedback and revision; theme- and literature-based activities; and building upon reading and oral activities. Teaching Oral Skills in ESL. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Application of the English sound system to practical ESL teaching situations, planning and integrating pronunciation (as well as other oral skills, such as fluency) into activities and projects, developing materials, and assessing progress. Essentials of English Grammar. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Analysis of English phrases, clauses and sentences up to discourse level in connected text. Emphasis on distinguishing between grammatical form, meaning, and function. Identification, analysis and correction of common errors made by ESL learners. Assessment in TESL. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. This course deals with the role of assessment in TESL. Students will explore the kinds of information needed to make educational decisions in second language courses, different techniques for collecting that information, and ways for interpreting it. Principles and methods for assessment with and without tests are discussed and practiced. Fourth Professional Seminar. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Professional competencies and final preparation of professional portfolios will be addressed. Focus is on development as a TESL professional, preparation for the workplace, and analysis, reflection, problem solving and support of actual teaching practice. Methods in TESL 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Intermediate-level skills in planning and teaching appropriate lessons, activities, and projects for ESL learners in a variety of programs at the elementary and secondary school levels. Methods in TESL 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Advanced-level skills in planning appropriate lessons, activities, units and projects for ESL learners in a variety of programs at the elementary and secondary levels. 24 credits selected as described below: 3 credits from: Equity and Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Introduction to and exploration of contemporary issues and theories about equity in education and society in Quebec/Canada from a range of perspectives, including
the historical, political, social, and economic. Provides learning opportunities for future educators to critically reflect upon and engage with equity issues and concerns in relation to schooling, including the exploration of classroom resources and activities that foster anti-racism, anti-oppression and intercultural approaches. Global Education and Social Justice. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A cross-curricular, interdisciplinary approach to teaching/creating learning experiences for students. It will foster critical thinking and nurture lifelong global understanding, active engagement and participation in relation to questions of social, economic, and environmental justice, by infusing these issues in the classroom. 3 credits from: Art Curriculum and Instruction - Elementary. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An introduction to theories on children's visual expression and perception, lesson planning, and classroom-oriented studio practice. Curriculum and Instruction in Drama Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Pedagogical theory and practical applications in the teaching of developmental drama, dramatic forms, improvisation and theatre arts. Music Curriculum and Instruction for Generalists. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Study of materials and instructional techniques grounded in an understanding of basic musical concepts and contemporary theories of music teaching and learning. Definition of musical objectives and rationales, selection and development of materials, review of MEQ guidelines. Participation through singing, movement, listening, discussion and lesson planning and implementation. Physical Education Curriculum and Instruction. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Principles, programs and procedures that an elementary teacher may use to promote the designing and teaching of elementary school P.E. 3 credits from: Introduction to the Study of Language. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. General interest course; intended for students in all fields. Topics include: linguistic competence vs. performance, language and the brain, language acquisition, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, language universals, pragmatics. Introduction to Linguistics. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. General introduction to linguistics, the scientific study of human language. Covers the core theoretical subfields of linguistics: phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Also provides background on other subfields including sociolinguistics, pragmatics, historical linguistics, linguistic variation, and language
acquisition. 3 credits1 from: FRSL OR: Le fran莽ais litt茅raire (fran莽ais langue seconde). Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Perfectionnement de l'expression 茅crite au contact d'une vari茅t茅 de textes litt茅raires et par la r茅daction de courts textes d'invention. Analyse de textes (fran莽ais langue seconde)
. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Perfectionnement de l鈥檈xpression 茅crite : analyse et apprentissage des r猫gles de composition de divers genres de discours (textes argumentatifs, lettres, dialogues, r茅cits, descriptions ou portraits). Stylistique compar茅e. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Initiation aux principes de la traduction par une 茅tude syst茅matique des contrastes entre les structures linguistiques de l'anglais et du fran莽ais. Une bonne connaissance des deux langues est n茅cessaire au d茅part. Grammaire normative. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. R茅vision des principales difficult茅s de la langue fran莽aise. Litt茅rature fran莽aise avant 1800. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Introduction 脿 la litt茅rature fran莽aise des origines 脿 la fin du 18e si猫cle. Litt茅rature fran莽aise depuis 1800. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Introduction 脿 la litt茅rature fran莽aise des 19e et 20e si猫cles. Litt茅rature qu茅b茅coise. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Introduction 脿 la litt茅rature qu茅b茅coise des origines 脿 nos jours. selected according to individual student鈥檚 French proficiency level 12 credits of English and other complementary courses distributed as follows: 6-9 credits of English (ENGL) courses And 3-6 credits of other complementary courses including Foreign language courses (0-6 credits) Other Complementary courses (0-6 credits) 6 creditsTeaching English as a Second Language (TESL) (B.Ed.) - Elementary and Secondary (120 credits)
Degree: Bachelor of Education
Program credit weight:听120 creditsProgram Description
Freshman Program
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EDEC 203 Communication in Education. 3 EDEE 325 Children's Literature. 3 EDEM 220 Contemporary Issues in Education. 3 ENGL 201 Survey of English Literature 2. 3 FRSL 101 Beginners French 1. 3 FRSL 102 Beginners French 2. 3 FRSL 207D1 Elementary French 01. 3 FRSL 207D2 Elementary French 01. 3 FRSL 211D1 Oral and Written French 1. 3 FRSL 211D2 Oral and Written French 1. 3 LING 200 Introduction to the Study of Language. 3 LING 201 Introduction to Linguistics. 3 Required Courses (90 credits)
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EDEC 215 English Exam for Teacher Certification. 0 EDEC 233 Indigenous Education. 3 EDEC 247 Policy Issues in Quebec and Indigenous Education. 3 EDEC 260 Philosophical Foundations. 3 EDEC 262 Media, Technology and Education. 3 EDES 350 Classroom Practices. 3 EDES 361 Teaching Secondary English 1. 3 EDFE 209 First Field Experience (TESL). 2 EDFE 255 Second Field Experience (TESL). 3 EDFE 359 Third Field Experience (TESL). 8 EDFE 459 Fourth Field Experience (TESL). 7 EDPE 300 Educational Psychology. 3 EDPI 309 Diverse Learners. 3 EDPI 341 Instruction in Inclusive Schools. 3 EDSL 210 First Professional Seminar. 1 EDSL 215 Communication in Education for TESL in Quebec. 3 EDSL 254 Second Professional Seminar (TESL). 1 EDSL 300 Foundations of L2 Education. 3 EDSL 304 Sociolinguistics and L2 Education. 3 EDSL 305 L2 Learning: Classroom Settings. 3 EDSL 311 Pedagogical Grammar. 3 EDSL 315 Third Year Professional Seminar. 2 EDSL 330 Literacy 1:Teaching Reading in ESL. 3 EDSL 332 Literacy 2: Teaching Writing in ESL. 3 EDSL 334 Teaching Oral Skills in ESL. 3 EDSL 350 Essentials of English Grammar. 3 EDSL 412 Assessment in TESL. 3 EDSL 415 Fourth Professional Seminar. 3 EDSL 447 Methods in TESL 1. 3 EDSL 458 Methods in TESL 2. 3 Complementary Courses (24 credits)
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EDEC 248 Equity and Education. 3 EDEC 249 Global Education and Social Justice. 3
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EDEA 332 Art Curriculum and Instruction - Elementary. 3 EDEA 342 Curriculum and Instruction in Drama Education. 3 EDEA 345 Music Curriculum and Instruction for Generalists. 3 EDKP 332 Physical Education Curriculum and Instruction. 3
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LING 200 Introduction to the Study of Language. 3 LING 201 Introduction to Linguistics. 3
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FREN 201 Le fran莽ais litt茅raire (fran莽ais langue seconde). 3 FREN 203 Analyse de textes (fran莽ais langue seconde)
. 3 FREN 239 Stylistique compar茅e. 3 FREN 245 Grammaire normative. 3 FREN 250 Litt茅rature fran莽aise avant 1800. 3 FREN 251 Litt茅rature fran莽aise depuis 1800. 3 FREN 252 Litt茅rature qu茅b茅coise. 3 Electives (6 credits)
Note: Field experiences in the TESL program at 51吃瓜网are completed in French schools. Students accepted into the program who are not competent in French are advised to take French language courses early in the program. In addition, EDSL 215 Effective French Communication for ESL Teachers in Quebec is a required course in the program, and is designed to prepare students for this context. 听
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Prior to being offered admission, applicants to the B.Ed. TESL program must also pass the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT). Eligible applicants will receive email notification from the Admissions Office regarding registration for the ELPT.听
English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT)
If you are an applicant to the English Second Language (TESL) program who meets the academic admission requirements, you will be required to pass an English language test unless you meet the requirements to be exempted as noted below. Please DO NOT register until you have been instructed to do so by the Admissions Office via your application checklist in Minerva.
You are exempt from the test if:
- You have attended an English-language institution for high school and/or university in Canada or elsewhere in the world for at least four consecutive years; or
- You have attended an English-language university in Quebec for at least three consecutive years; or
- You have completed a DEC at an English-language CEGEP and/or completed Secondary IV and V in English in Quebec.
The English Language Proficiency Test is offered by 51吃瓜网's School of Continuing Studies. The purpose of the test is to determine whether your levels of written and oral English meet the standards we require for future ESL teachers. There is nothing you can do to prepare. Please do make sure you are well-rested on the day of the test and ready to demonstrate your English proficiency.
What you need to know about the School of Continuing Studies English language test:
- The test consists of both a written portion and an individual oral interview.
- Total test fees: Approximately $92 (NON-REFUNDABLE)
- *After receiving the results of the English language test, you will be required to upload your results to your application in Minerva.
Register for ELPT
To register for the test, click.
*NOTE: The language test or proof of exemption must be submitted before an admission decision can be made.
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The Four Year Overview is a plan of study for most students in the Teaching English as Second Language program.听 It allocates space for completing all of the requirements in your TESL B.Ed. degree and schedules your field experiences in the correct semesters. Please note, students needing to complete a Foundation year听will be听starting in year 0, thus,听will be following a five听year study plan.
The Three Year Overview is a plan of study for students who have significant advanced standing (typically students with transfer credits from other universities), and assumes that all complementary academic and elective courses have been completed prior to entering the program.听 It does not allocate room in your schedule for completing these courses.
Program information is organized for three distinct groups:
Prospective Students听听听Newly Admitted听听听Currently Registered
