TESOL SOUTH
GET YOUR TRINITY DIPLOMA WITH TESOL SOUTH
COURSE INFORMATION
Every Trinity Diploma in TESOL contains four units, each with three sections.
Section 1 Section 2 Section 3
Unit 1: Written paper Language Learning and teaching Professional development
Unit 2: Coursework portfolio Observation instrument Developmental record Independent research project
Unit 3: Interview Talk on prepared topic Phonemic transcription Discussion on topics concerning aspects and discussion of theory and practice
Unit 4: Teaching Practice Lesson planning Lesson delivery Lesson evaluations
24-Week Online Component
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The course is delivered through lessons, workbooks, video, narrated presentations and quizzes coming together with your fellow candidates to contribute to Wikis, a glossary and discussion forums and exchange ideas in workshops and tutorials. Throughout the course you are supported by our Course tutors through Individual and Group Tutorials.
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Teaching Practice Component - Four internally assessed lessons, including a pre-lesson chat and post-lesson feedback. These will be carried out online or F2F depending on candidate/observing tutor location.
Assessment
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The assessment criteria requires candidates to score a minimum of 50% in each unit, 80% for a Distinction.
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Unit 1: Written paper Externally assessed by a Trinity examiner
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Unit 2: Coursework portfolio Internally assessed by course tutors and externally moderated by a Trinity examiner, sections may be retaken individually
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Unit 3: Interview Externally assessed by a Trinity examiner
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Unit 4: Classroom teaching Internally assessed via video or similar (4 of 5 lessons) by course tutors, the 5th (and final) lesson is externally assessed by a Trinity examiner.
COURSE DATES AND FEES
March 2025-September 2025 (with a short break in the summer)
September 2025 - March 2026 (with a 4-week break over Christmas)
Course Fee:
£2050 plus Trinity exam fees (2024 fees are £506).
Payment plans are available.
You will need to obtain access the Core Reading Text list.
Have you asked your institution for funding? Many institutions fund their staff to improve teaching quality as well as teacher motivation and retention.
Contact us with your questions at tesolsouth@gmail.com
The DipTESOL is accredited in England by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority at Level 7 of the UK National Qualifications Framework as master’s degrees in related subject areas. It is accepted by the British Council as a full TEFL Qualifying qualification (equivalent to the Delta) for teachers moving into management roles.