Trinity Dip TESOL

 

18-month course

(or 12 months fast-track)

6 months synchronous online development

(Jan-July 2025)

◀ August Break ▶

Individual support for assessment phase

(September-July 2026)

Extension support packages available

Apply now for January

100% online

All input online

Weekly synchronous seminars during online development phase

Individual support schedules during assessment phase

Teach your own class

All assessed lessons via video link-up

Best Online Dip TESOL Course

€2800

+ Trinity exam fees

fees payable in instalments

 

“Doing a diploma in teaching changed my life. It not only transformed my teaching it has also opened so many career doors- it´s definitely a huge part of why I´m where I am today ”

— Jo, Assistant head of training, IH London

How does the online course work?

  • 22 week-long modules in the initial developmental phase of your course.

  • 10-15 guided study hours per week.

  • Regular interaction with tutors and participants in forums, zoom chats, seminars* and emails

  • Weekly input, tasks and assignments covering all 4 units

  • Detailed tutor guidance and feedback on all assignments

  • Regular rest weeks

  • Working in small cohorts of up to 12 and a maximum ratio of 6:1.

  • We really get to know you as teachers and as people.

  • Experienced, responsive and supportive tutors

  • Content adaptable to suit your context and or specialism - YL, business English, EAP etc.

  • Progress to the assessment phase in September for individualised prep for units 1-4 of your Trinity Dip.

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How does teaching practice work?

Teach your assessed lessons with your own class. Online lessons and remote video observations of face-to-face classes possible.

Also includes diagnostic and developmental observations.

Apply the knowledge and skills from your online course to your own unique context.

5 assessed lessons for your unit 4 portfolio.

Why Trinity Dip?

The Trinity College London Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of English (TESOL) is an internationally recognized qualification for experienced teachers of EFL and ESOL.

It is ideal for teachers looking to enhance their career opportunities. With the DipTESOL you can go on to work in areas such as examining, teacher training, ELT management, curriculum design, course book writing, and EAP.

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Useful links

Find out about the entry requirements for Trinity Dip TESOL here.

Find out more about the course content and the 4 units of assessment here.

Click the button for a handy copy of the required and suggested reading for the Trinity Dip TESOL

Here you can see the unit 1 exam dates for this year.

Watch Peter Clements talking about how the Dip boosted his career and some tips for potential and current candidates.

This is a good discussion of how the Trinity Dip TESOL compares to the Cambridge Delta.

* seminars are scheduled based on candidate availability

Read more on our blog about how the Dip TESOL offers more flexibility and opportunities for development than similar courses:

Who will my tutors be?

Your course will be overseen by the course directors and tutors, Emma and Shaun, who will stay with you for the entire duration of the course. In this way we make sure that you won’t get lost in a long list of course participants. We pride ourselves on getting to know you individually so that we can respond to your unique contextual challenges, build on your knowledge and capitalise on your interests.