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Teacher Training Program Accreditation
& PTCT Course Approval

TESL program accreditation is for programs that provide the required training and practicum for OCELT & ICTEAL teacher certification.

PTCT course approval is for training providers wishing to have their course/s approved as Post TESL Certificate Training in a recognized PTCT priority content area.

 

Moratorium on New TESL Program Accreditation Applications

Please be advised:
TESL Ontario is undertaking an initiative to review and modernize its standards for TESL program accreditation. This initiative will ensure our standards continue to reflect current best practices and address the evolving needs of the TESL field. To facilitate this modernization process, TESL Ontario will be implementing a temporary moratorium on all new applications for TESL program accreditation.

Effective immediately and extending until January 31, 2026, we will not be accepting any new applications for TESL program accreditation. This pause will allow TESL Ontario and our dedicated committees and subcommittees to focus on the thorough review and update of our existing standards.

We anticipate completing the modernization process by the end of January 2026. Further updates and details regarding the revised standards and the reopening of the application process will be communicated on our website in due course. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to strengthen the quality and relevance of our standards for TESL program accreditation.

 

As of April 1, 2025, TESL Ontario will no longer accept new or renewal applications for CTESOL program accreditation. The accreditation of existing CTESOL programs will remain valid until their respective expiry dates. This change will not affect TESL Ontario members who currently hold CTESOL certification.

TESL Training Program Accreditation

Post TESL Certificate Training (PTCT)
Course Approval

Filing an Appeal

Appealing TESL Ontario Certification Decisions

Any applicant who is denied the TESL Ontario certification shall have the right to appeal the decision to the TESL Ontario Appeals Review Committee within 60 days from the date of the certification decision email.

How to File an Appeal

  1. Print, complete, and sign Form A-10: Appeal Application.
  2. Submit the completed form along with all supporting documents to the TESL Ontario by email or mail:
    Email: administration@teslontario.org
    Mailing address: TESL Ontario, 27 Carlton Street, Suite 405, Toronto, Ontario, M5B 1L2

Please note that—once an appeal application is submitted—all correspondence between you (the applicant) and TESL Ontario will be handled by the TESL Ontario office manager.

Appeal Application Review Process

Appeal applications are reviewed by the TESL Ontario Appeals Review Committee in 90 days from the date of receipt. The applicant may be asked to submit additional information or documentation before a decision is made. Once the Appeals Review Committee has reached a decision, TESL Ontario notifies the applicant by email.

If the appeal is granted, TESL Ontario processes the certification application and refunds the appeal application fee.

If the appeal is rejected, TESL Ontario disposes of the certification application and keeps the appeal application fee. The applicant may submit a new certification application to TESL Ontario at any time.

Appeals Review Committee’s decisions are final.