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Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) at Concordia University
BEd (Bachelor of Education) · Faculty of Arts and Science · Montreal (Sir George Williams campus, downtown) campus
What average do you need for Concordia Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. Concordia works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
Majors or options chosen later: Specialization.
What courses do you need?
Concordia's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- One of
- ENG4U English or FRA4U Francais (if attending a French secondary school)
Is there a supplementary application?
Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.
- Required
- Program-specific application (sent to the department)
- Required
- Reference/Assessment forms (sent to the department)
- Required
- Interview (sent to the department)
How much does Concordia Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $13,000 first year, $64,900 in all
- Student fees
- $2,000 to $2,200 first year, $9,900 to $10,800 in all
- Residence and meals
- $13,800 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $32,300 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Montréal, $673 a month
What do education graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Quebec bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does Concordia Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- TeacherElementary or high school. A pension, summers off, and a salary grid that climbs for about ten years.$90kTypical pay4 to 6 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Guidance CounsellorThe person students go to about courses, university applications and the stuff they cannot tell anyone else.$85kTypical pay6 to 8 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Early Childhood EducatorRun the learning day for kids under 6. Two years of college and a licence nearly everywhere in Canada.$46kTypical pay2 to 3 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- College InstructorTeach your trade or field at a college. Real work experience counts more than a doctorate.$94kTypical pay7 to 12 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Driving InstructorTeach new drivers in a car with a second set of pedals. Cheap to get into, and the pay depends on how many lessons you fill.$42kTypical pay1 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Educational AssistantWork one on one with the students who need the most help. One year of college gets you into a school.$52kTypical pay1 to 2 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
Where else can you study education (teaching)?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Education in Global ContextsMcGill, Quebec | Low 80s (top 6); low 80s (English or French courses) | $12,986 |
| Kindergarten and Elementary EducationMcGill, Quebec | Low to mid 80s (top 6); low 80s (English or French courses) | $12,986 |
| Teaching and Learning at the Elementary LevelBishop's, Quebec | Estimated minimum admission average: 80% (all programs) | $9,730 |
| Teaching and Learning at the Secondary Level: English ProfileBishop's, Quebec | Estimated minimum admission average: 80% (all programs) | $9,730 |
| Adult Learning with TechnologyOntario Tech, Ontario | Expected cut-off: Low-70s; last year's cut-off: 70 per cent | $6,102 |
| Aging and Learning in an Era of TechnologyOntario Tech, Ontario | No average published | $6,102 |
| Arts EducationURegina, Saskatchewan | 65% average required. All programs are competitive entry, and final decision is made at the discretion of the faculty | $8,618 |
| Baccalauréat en Arts et Éducation combinésUOF, Ontario | Moyenne minimale exigee de 70% dans six cours de niveau 4U ou 4M | $6,600 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: concordia.ca (opens in a new tab) (concordia.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Courses: concordia.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: concordia.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: concordia.ca (opens in a new tab) (concordia.ca (opens in a new tab) ; concordia.ca (opens in a new tab) ; concordia.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
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