Teaching English as a foreign language

[Zeppo595]

Hello everyone,

I have over 8 years teaching TESOL and am planning to move to Toronto soon.

Anyone know of any good English schools or places I could work doing TESOL there?

Thank you,

Zeppo

 

[Bs65]

Assume that you have googled schools in Toronto. Generally in Canada there tends to be more teachers than teaching jobs so actually finding a teaching job will not be easy.

https://www.languagecourse.net/schools-toronto.php3

 

[Zeppo595]

Thank you for the response.

I understand it won't be easy. Willing to give it my best shot though.

 

[permafrost_can]

The best thing you can do is search for language programs here: https://settlement.org/ or here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/services/index.asp

Wherever they are teaching English to newcomers, would be a good place to go ask. Also, sometimes they only hire former students (as was the case where I used to work and the centre where I will do my practicum) so check out ESL/EAL volunteering opportunities. I know this is less than ideal, why would you give your skills away for free, etc. but in Canada it seriously makes a big difference if you start by volunteering, especially for any services to newcomers.

 

[Didona84]

You need to get recognised by TESL Canada and Ontario first. The competition is super tough.

 

[scylla]

You need to get recognised by TESL Canada and Ontario first. The competition is super tough.

Agreed with this. And also agree there's a huge amount of competition in this space in Toronto. Very difficult to secure positions...