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Whitestone International Diploma in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

The Whitestone International Diploma in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is a 12-month vocational programme designed to provide a structured, practice-oriented foundation in teaching English to children, young people.

Course Overview

The programme brings together four core dimensions:

Foundations of language, second-language acquisition, and TESOL methodology at vocational–intermediate level.
Practical classroom skills for teaching listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary to learners with varied proficiency levels.
Lesson planning, assessment-for-learning, classroom management, and use of resources and technology in TESOL settings.
Professional practice, intercultural competence, and ethical, learner-centred teaching. It is intended for individuals who teach or wish to teach English in language institutes, private centres, schools, colleges, corporate-training settings, and community programmes where English is taught as a foreign or additional language.

Learners will explore how TESOL practitioners analyse learner needs, set realistic goals, plan and deliver communicative lessons, adapt materials, manage multilingual classrooms, assess learning, and reflect on their practice, with strong emphasis on clear language models, learner engagement, and practical classroom strategies.

This diploma is vocational and non-regulated. It does not by itself confer state school-teacher licensure (e.g. QTS or equivalent), does not replace accredited initial teacher education programmes, CELTA-type qualifications, or postgraduate TESOL degrees, and does not guarantee work-visa eligibility. Licensing, registration, immigration status, and formal recognition of teaching qualifications are determined solely by national authorities, regulatory bodies, and employers in each jurisdiction.

Why This Course is Important?

Learners worldwide seek English to access study, employment, and international collaboration, creating sustained demand for competent TESOL practitioners.
Effective teachers need pedagogical knowledge, classroom strategies, intercultural awareness, and reflective skills, not only language ability.
A clear TESOL qualification, grounded in international practice and classroom application, helps teachers and centres enhance credibility, learner outcomes, and programme quality.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:

Explain core concepts in language systems, second-language acquisition (awareness level), and TESOL methodology at a vocational–intermediate level.
Plan and deliver learner-centred English lessons that integrate skills and language work appropriately for specific levels and contexts.
Use a range of classroom techniques, activities, and interaction patterns to support communicative competence and learner engagement.
Select, adapt, and supplement coursebooks, authentic materials, and digital resources in line with learner needs and aims.
Apply basic assessment-for-learning principles, including informal assessment, feedback, and simple tests, within institutional policies.
Manage classroom interaction and group dynamics with respectful, inclusive, and supportive practices, sensitive to cultural and linguistic diversity.
Reflect on their own teaching, identify development goals, and engage in ongoing professional growth within TESOL.

Target Audience

Individuals in or aspiring to roles such as English Language Teacher (support or early-career level), ESL/EFL Instructor, Language Centre Teacher, Corporate English Trainer, or Community ESOL Tutor, subject to local requirements.
Teachers of other subjects who wish to transition into or add TESOL responsibilities within schools, training centres, or higher-education language programmes.
Graduates, near-graduates, and career changers seeking a structured entry route into TESOL for international or local teaching opportunities.
Practicing TESOL teachers without a formal teaching qualification who wish to consolidate their skills, align with international approaches, and strengthen their professional profile.

Entry Requirements

A recognised higher secondary qualification, diploma, or equivalent, with strong proficiency in English
Demonstrated ability to use English at an upper-intermediate level or above (e.g. CEFR B2+/C1; IELTS 6.5 or equivalent recommended), sufficient to model accurate language and manage classroom communication
Demonstrated motivation to teach English in educational or training contexts, with willingness to reflect on practice and engage in peer feedback

Programme Structure & Modules

Module 1 – Foundations of TESOL, Language & Second-Language Acquisition (Awareness Level)

TESOL in global context:
English as a global lingua franca, regional varieties, and implications for teaching.
Describing language systems (overview, non-linguist level):
Grammar (form and meaning), vocabulary (lexis), phonology (sounds, stress, rhythm, intonation) at awareness level.
Second-language acquisition (SLA) awareness:
Factors affecting learning (age, exposure, motivation, context, learning strategies) at conceptual level.
TESOL approaches and methods (survey):
From traditional methods to communicative language teaching (CLT), task-based learning, and learner-centred approaches, with balanced overview.
Roles of the TESOL teacher:
Facilitator, language model, planner, assessor, and reflective practitioner.
Ethical and professional considerations:
Respect for learners, realistic promises, language variety awareness, and sensitivity to local contexts.

Module 2 – Teaching Language Skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing

Skills integration:
Understanding the four macro skills and the importance of integrated-skill tasks.
Teaching listening:
Bottom-up and top-down processing awareness; pre-listening, while-listening, and post-listening sequencing.
Teaching speaking:
Accuracy and fluency balance; pair and group work; role-plays, discussions, and task-based speaking activities.
Teaching reading:
Skimming, scanning, and intensive reading; working with graded and authentic texts.
Teaching writing:
From sentence to paragraph; process writing, planning, drafting, and feedback; awareness of genre and audience.
Error treatment and feedback:
Supporting learners’ skills development sensitively, with appropriate corrective and formative feedback.

Module 3 – Teaching Grammar, Vocabulary & Pronunciation in Context

Grammar in context:
Moving from rule lists to meaningful, communicative practice; noticing and guided discovery at vocational level.
Vocabulary development:
Word meaning, collocation, word families, and lexical phrases; recycling and depth of vocabulary knowledge.
Pronunciation awareness:
Features of connected speech, stress and rhythm, intonation patterns at classroom awareness level.
Practical techniques:
Drilling (where appropriate), dialogues, information-gap activities, guided practice, and communicative tasks.
Balancing accuracy and fluency:
Knowing when to focus on form and when to prioritise communication.
Using learner errors constructively:
Identifying patterns, planning remedial work, and maintaining learner confidence.

Module 4 – Lesson Planning, Classroom Management & Materials Development

Lesson-planning fundamentals:
Aims and objectives, staging, timing, anticipation of difficulties, and differentiation.
Planning lesson types:
Skills lessons, language-focused lessons, mixed-skill lessons, and project-based sequences.
Classroom management:
Setting up activities, giving clear instructions, managing transitions, monitoring, and feedback stages.
Managing interaction:
Pair/group work, whole-class interaction, and individual tasks; managing mixed-ability groups.
Materials use and adaptation:
Working with coursebooks, supplementary materials, and authentic texts/videos, adapting content to level and context.
Digital tools in TESOL (awareness level):
Basic use of online platforms, learning-management systems, and multimedia for language practice.

Module 5 – Assessment for Learning, Inclusive TESOL & Intercultural Competence

Principles of assessment for learning:
Diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment at awareness level; alignment with learning outcomes.
Informal/classroom assessment:
Observation, checklists, peer/self-assessment, and ongoing feedback.
Basic test design awareness:
Level-appropriate tasks, clarity of instructions, and fairness considerations for in-house quizzes and tests.
Working with diverse learners:
Mixed levels, different learning styles, adult vs young learners, and inclusive strategies for learners with additional needs (awareness only).
Intercultural competence:
Recognising cultural diversity in classroom behaviour, topics, and expectations; avoiding stereotypes; sensitive material selection.
Professional boundaries:
Understanding the limits of the TESOL teacher’s role regarding psychological, social, or immigration issues, and when to signpost learners to specialist support.

Module 6 – Reflective Practice, Professionalism & TESOL Career Development

Reflective practice frameworks:
Basic models for analysing teaching experiences and planning improvements.
Observation and feedback:
Receiving and giving constructive feedback; peer observation; learning from experienced colleagues.
Professional documentation:
Keeping lesson records, attendance, learner progress notes, and basic reporting.
Codes of conduct and ethical practice:
Working within institutional policies, safeguarding awareness, and maintaining appropriate teacher–learner boundaries.
Continuing professional development (CPD):
Engaging with TESOL literature, webinars, workshops, and professional communities.
Career pathways in TESOL:
Progression routes into advanced TESOL diplomas, degrees, teacher-training roles, academic management, or specialist areas (e.g. EAP, ESP), subject to additional qualifications and institutional requirements.

Awarding Body

Whitestone International College of Innovation

United Kingdom

Qualification Type

International Diploma – Vocational Qualification

(Industry-aligned qualification issued by Whitestone International College of Innovation, UK)

Assessment & Certification

Assessment Methods Include:

Written assignments on TESOL foundations and SLA awareness; skills teaching; grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation pedagogy; lesson planning and classroom management; assessment for learning and inclusive TESOL; and reflective practice and professionalism.
Practical tasks such as lesson plans, activity designs, materials adaptation, and classroom-instruction scripts.
Scenario-based exercises requiring learners to respond to typical classroom challenges (e.g. mixed-level groups, reluctant speakers, error patterns, classroom management issues) with proportionate strategies.
Reflective journals documenting teaching experiences, peer/micro-teaching feedback, and personal development goals.
Final Capstone Project: TESOL Teaching Portfolio & Lesson Sequence, including structured plans, sample materials, and reflective rationale.

To obtain the diploma, learners must successfully complete all module assessments and the capstone project in line with Whitestone’s academic standards.

Certification:

On successful completion, participants will be awarded:

Whitestone International Diploma in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Issued by Whitestone International College of Innovation, United Kingdom

Benefits of Attending

Provides a robust, practice-oriented foundation in TESOL methodology, classroom techniques, and reflective practice for early and aspiring English teachers.
Equips participants to plan and deliver learner-centred English lessons, adapt materials, and manage diverse TESOL classrooms more confidently.
Enhances employability in roles such as English Language Teacher (support or early-career), ESL/EFL Instructor, Language Centre Teacher, or Corporate English Trainer, subject to employer and jurisdictional requirements.
Helps language centres and institutions strengthen teaching quality, learner satisfaction, and programme credibility through better-prepared staff.
Creates a strong platform for further study in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Education, or related disciplines, and for progression towards advanced TESOL diplomas, recognised teaching certificates, and academic or management roles, where the learner meets entry criteria.

Industry Alignment

The programme reflects widely recognised principles of contemporary TESOL and language education, including:

Emphasis on communicative, learner-centred teaching grounded in realistic classroom practice.
Focus on integration of skills, contextualised language teaching, and assessment for learning, rather than isolated grammar translation or rote memorisation.
Recognition that effective English teaching depends on competent, reflective practitioners who work ethically, respect learner diversity, and continuously develop their professional skills.

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Progression & Academic Pathways

Graduates of the Whitestone International Diploma in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) may:

Progress to higher-level diplomas or degrees in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, English Language Teaching, Education, or related language-education disciplines (where entry criteria are met).
Enhance their suitability for roles in language institutes, private English centres, schools, colleges, corporate-training environments, and community ESOL/ELL programmes, teaching English to children, young people, or adults in local and international contexts.
Use this diploma as a structured foundation for additional professional development and specialist credentials in TESOL, such as advanced TESOL diplomas, short courses in EAP/ESP, exam-preparation teaching, or recognised teaching certificates, in line with national regulations, visa requirements, and employer expectations.

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