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Online TESOL Certification Courses Recognized for Jobs in Canada

Online TESOL Certificate Courses 
Recognized by TESL Canada and TESL Ontario

TESL Canada Standard 1 & 2 / TESL Ontario CTESOL

Institutionally Accredited by:

ACCET: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training

U.S. Department of Education
Recognized Agency

Online TEFL/TESOL Recognized by:

TESL Canada Professional Standard 1 & 2
TESL Ontario CTESOL

20 Years of Leading TEFL/TESOL Training

Why Should Canadians Choose a Recognized TESOL Certification?

Most online TEFL / TESL / TESOL certification courses are only valid for entry-level positions abroad and online. The online TESOL certification courses offered by Coventry House International-OnTESOL are perfect for Canadians looking for a TESOL certificate that is valid for ESL teaching jobs and career advancement opportunities in Canada, abroad, and online.

Our online TESOL courses have been evaluated and recognized by TESL Canada since 2003. OnTESOL is the first fully recognized online TESOL institute in Canada and the first online TESOL institute in the world to offer graduates the option of completing a Practicum module equivalent to CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL (With feedback from a Practicum Supervisor and real ESL students in the classroom).

Our TESOL certification courses are completely online and self-paced, and you will be assigned a TESL Canada-approved personal tutor to answer your questions and provide extensive feedback on your lesson planning assignments.

Other unique features of the TESOL certification courses offered by OnTESOL include practical lab assignments, live lesson planning workshops via Zoom, accredited syllabus with textbook, a variety of pre-recorded videos, and lifetime job assistance in Canada and other destinations.

Qualify for English Teaching Jobs in Canada

TESL Canada Professional Standard 1 certification is the minimum requirement for teaching at a Canadian private ESL school program such as General English, ESL Immersion, IELTS or TOEFL Preparation Courses, and English Conversation.

Experienced ESL teachers who hold an MA in Education or Linguistics and a minimum of TESL Canada Professional Standard 1 certification are eligible to teach English in Canadian colleges, universities, and K-12 programs, but many high-paying positions prefer TESL Canada Standard 2 certification

For teaching Canadian Newcomers in the government-sponsored LINC program, the minimum requirement is TESL Canada Standard 1 certification in all provinces except for Ontario, where TESL Ontario OCELT certification is required. The 120-hour and 168-hour online TESOL / TEFL courses offered by OnTESOL lead to TESL Canada Standard 1 and TESL Ontario CTESOL certification. OnTESOL graduates who wish to upgrade to TESL Ontario OCELT can complete the second part with another organization at a later time. 

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What is TESL Canada?

TESL Canada is the leading accrediting organization for Canadian TESL / TEFL / TESOL certification courses and is highly recognized worldwide. You can use your TESL Canada certification to teach English in Canada and other Native English speaking countries, teach English online, or go abroad with an internationally recognized credential.

All you need to qualify for TESL Canada certification is to have a university degree (In any area) and complete a TEFL / TESL / TESOL certification course with a recognized provider such as OnTESOL. Non-native speakers who did not complete their university degree in Canada or another native speaking country need their IELTS / TOEFL score to become eligible for TESL Canada certification.

TESL Canada & TESL Ontario
TESL Canada Professional Standard 1 & 2 –
TESL Ontario CTESOL

Compare Online TESOL Certification Courses and Accreditation:

Institutionally Accredited by ACCET
– U.S. Department of Education Recognized Agency –

OnTESOL is Accredited by ACCET

Recognized by TESL Canada and TESL Ontario
– Academically Equivalent to CELTA and Trinity CertTESOL –

TESL Canada Standard 1 Certification

120-hour Advanced
TESOL Certificate

Online course recognized by TESL Canada at their Professional Standard 1 and TESL Ontario CTESOL


The 120-hour Advanced TESOL Certificate course was designed to meet international job requirements, ensuring that you won’t need to complete another 120-hour TESOL / TEFL / TESL / CELTA program ever again! This online training is perfect for those seeking to fast-track their certification while gaining a versatile credential to secure teaching positions internationally, online, or in Canada or the United States

The 120-hour Advanced TESOL Certificate is perfect for:

  • Earn a recognized TESOL certification to teach English to adults in Canada.
  • Meet minimum job requirements for teaching jobs abroad and online.
  • Study TESOL online at your own pace (Includes tutor support and feedback)

TESL Canada Standard 1 Certification

168-hour Hybrid
TEFL Certificate

Online course recognized by TESL Canada at their Professional Standard 1 and TESL Ontario CTESOL


The 168-hour Hybrid TEFL Certificate merges the 120-hour curriculum with live, interactive sessions and our top-rated specialist courses.

Enjoy a 35% discount on this comprehensive online TEFL package, which provides additional training in teaching young learners, online teaching, and teaching English internationally.

The 168-hour Hybrid TEFL Certificate is perfect for:
  • Combine the advanced 120-hour course with the 10-hour Live Lesson Planning Workshop via Zoom for an interactive learning experience with other peers.
  • Add 3 extra specialists modules on teaching young learners, teaching online, and using resources with foreign ESL learners.
  • Save $400 with our new semi-synchronous TEFL / TESOL certification bundle!

TESL Canada Standard 2 Certification

250-hour
TESOL Diploma

TESL Canada Accredited Courses

Online course recognized by TESL Canada at their Professional Standard 2


The 250-hour TESOL Diploma is suited for experienced ESL teachers seeking TESL Canada Professional Standard 2 accreditation.

The 250-hour TESOL Diploma is perfect for:
  • Canadian ESL teaching jobs that require TESL Canada Professional Standard 2 certification.
  • Experienced ESL teachers who already hold an internationally recognized TESOL certification.
  • Study TESOL online at your own pace (Includes tutor support and feedback)

“The online TESOL certification course is full of relevant and high quality information and activities/lesson plan ideas that would easily work well in all ESL classes.”

Testimonial – Chris Noel: “The online TESOL certification course is full of relevant and high quality information and activities/lesson plan ideas that would easily work well in all ESL classes. I could instantly see the real life applications for all of the theory that is included in the course as a whole. My tutor was always helpful and timely in giving assignment feedback. Overall, I thought the course was well put together and challenging. I am 100% satisfied with OnTESOL!”

Monika Robertson

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