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CONTACT TESL Ontario Magazine
The Fall issue of CONTACT TESL Ontario Magazine is published and can be downloaded at
http://contact.teslontario.org/issues/
TESL Ontario Urges Adjustments to Immigration Funding and Language Education Cuts
Please find below TESL Ontario’s statement in response to recent cuts to immigration settlement funding among the ongoing reduction of international student study permits.
TESL Ontario is currently collecting stakeholder feedback through a series of short surveys to best inform our next steps. Members will be updated as the process moves forward.
Call for Articles
TESL Ontario’s quarterly publication, Contact Magazine, is currently accepting submissions for this year’s Fall issue.
Submission Deadline: November 1, 2025
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In the ever-evolving landscape of the language education field, having a team of OCELT (Ontario Certified English Language Teacher) certified educators is crucial to delivering the highest quality English language learning program. Certified teaching staff not only enhance…
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