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PGDip in Teacher Certification: Teaching English as a Second Language (GradDip)

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At Concordia University in Montréal, Canada, PGDip in Teacher Certification: Teaching English as a Second Language (GradDip) is offered as a postgraduate diploma in English Language Studies programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 795 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

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Degree: Postgraduate Diploma

Field: English Language Studies

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: Hybrid

Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit

International tuition: CAD 795 / credit

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Teacher Certification: Teaching English as a Second Language is a two-year, 30-credit program for experienced teachers who are not yet certified to teach in Quebec. It uses a competency-based education model and applies action research to real classroom issues faced by participants. The program is delivered primarily online in a largely asynchronous format, with two mandatory in-person sessions that occur once annually (Bootcamp at start, Capstone at end). It admits students in the Fall term only. Admission requires a high-standing bachelor's degree or baccalaureate, equivalent to honours or specialization standing or a B average, and a minimum of five years of accumulated teaching experience. Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate sufficient English proficiency for graduate study. On completion, graduates receive certification to teach English as a Second Language in Quebec.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Completed a high-standing bachelor's/baccalaureate (honours, specialization, or B average equivalent) and a minimum of five years of accumulated teaching experience. English language proficiency required for applicants whose primary language is not English.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall

About Concordia University

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1974

Students: 43,922

QS rank: #497 =

Programs: 250

Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGDip in Teacher Certification: Teaching English as a Second Language (GradDip) award?

Concordia University awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of English Language Studies on completion of this programme.

How long does PGDip in Teacher Certification: Teaching English as a Second Language (GradDip) take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does PGDip in Teacher Certification: Teaching English as a Second Language (GradDip) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 795 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

Can PGDip in Teacher Certification: Teaching English as a Second Language (GradDip) be studied online?

Partly — the programme uses a hybrid format combining online and on-campus study.

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