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Introducing the New Specialized Skills Certificates Program
Enhance your teaching expertise, leadership skills, and career development with our affordable, flexible, self-paced certificate courses. Designed for busy professionals, these short courses make it easy to upskill at your own pace without breaking the bank. Sharpen your teaching practices, boost your resume, and stand out in a competitive job market. Invest in your future and take the next step in your TESL journey today!
2025 Member Survey Report
The 2025 Member Survey Report highlights what TESL Ontario members value, the challenges they face, and key issues across the profession. The findings inform TESL Ontario’s programs, advocacy efforts, and engagement with government and sector partners.
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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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Connect with the Canadian English Language (ESL) education audience through advertisement and sponsorship opportunities at TESL Ontario.
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Elevate Your Teaching Team with OCELT Certification
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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A teaching tool that I found effective in my Literacy/ CLB 1 class is the use of dry-erase boards. I give each student a dry-erase board and markers. Some stude... Read more
Get Outside the Plan
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Their effort is the point.
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Creating Effective Role-Plays in ESL: Going Beyond Language PracticeÂ
January 26, 2026
Role-play has long been a cornerstone of communicative language teaching in ESL classrooms. When used effectively, it allows learners to move beyond isolated grammar exercises and step into meaningful interact... Read more