FORM A – 1: TESL Ontario OCELT & ICTEAL Certification Application

OCELT & ICTEAL Certificates and Professional Designations

Prior to submitting this application, please carefully review the Requirements of OCELT and ICTEAL Certification Application. Current TESL Ontario membership is required in order to apply for OCELT and ICTEAL certification. You can apply for TESL Ontario standard membership by completing the Standard Membership Application Form under the Join section at https://applications.teslontario.org.

Please note that you will be required to upload scans or images of the following supporting documents in this application form:

• Proof of university education
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Proof of TESL training
• Proof of legal name change (required if any documentation is under a different name)

Questions? Please contact TESL Ontario by email at accreditation@teslontario.org

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Complete all sections indicated for your stream. Refer to the PLAR Candidate Handbook as you complete this form.

Registry of Ontario Certified English Language Teachers

I understand, once my application is approved, my full name, locations, and certification expiry date will be posted on the online Registry of Ontario Certified English Language Teachers (OCELT), which can be accessed by the public. Also, I understand that I have the option to opt out of the Registry or opt back into the Registry at any time.

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FORM A–3: TESL Ontario CTESOL Certification Application

CTESOL Certificate and Professional Designation

Prior to submitting this application, please carefully review the Requirements of CTESOL Certification. You can apply for TESL Ontario standard membership by completing the Standard Membership Application Form under the Join section at https://applications.teslontario.org.

Please note that applicants are required to hold valid TESL Ontario membership prior to applying for CTESOL certification.

Questions? Please contact TESL Ontario by email at accreditation@teslontario.org

FORM A-3.2 – Outside of Ontario TESL Ontario CTESOL Certification Application

CTESOL Certificate and Professional Designation (Outside of Ontario)

Prior to submitting this application, please carefully review the Requirements of CTESOL Certification.

Please note that applicants are required to hold valid membership with a provincial TESL organization outside of Ontario prior to applying for CTESOL certification.

Questions? Please contact TESL Ontario by email at accreditation@teslontario.org

Supporting Documents:
Please upload scans or images of the required supporting documents below

Please note that you may be requested to submit the original documents or their authorized photocopies to TESL Ontario by mail or in person at a later date.

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FORM A – 4: Certification Reinstatement Application

OCELT & ICTEAL Certificates and Professional Designations

Prior to submitting this reinstatement form please carefully review the requirements for OCELT and ICTEAL Reinstatement.

Questions? Please contact TESL Ontario by email at accreditation@teslontario.org

As a member of TESL Ontario, in addition to receiving emails from TESL Ontario you are consenting to receiving electronic communications from TESL Ontario local Affiliate Chapters and occasional messages on behalf of 3rd party organizations offering services that are of interest to TESL Ontario members.

Unsubscribe options are available at the bottom of every email that you receive from TESL Ontario and TESL Ontario Affiliate Chapters.

All administration fees are non-refundable.

Fees

• For applicants whose membership and certification have lapsed, the reinstatement application fee is $289.00 + HST ($326.57). This fee includes a one-time administration fee of $125.00 + HST ($141.25) and the annual certified membership fee of $164.00 + HST ($185.32).
• For applicants who have maintained their TESL Ontario standard membership, the reinstatement fee includes a one-time administration fee of $125.00 + HST ($141.25) and a pro-rated certification fee to a maximum of $84.00 + HST ($94.92) which is calculated based on the membership expiry date provided on this application. The pro-rated certification fee covers the period starting from the date the applicant’s certification is reinstated to their existing membership renewal date.

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FORM A – 5.1: TESL Trainer Certification

TESL Trainer Certification Application

Prior to submitting this application, please carefully review the Requirements of TESL Trainer Certification. Current membership with TESL Ontario is required in order to apply for TESL Trainer certification. You can apply for TESL Ontario standard membership by completing the Standard Membership Application Form under the Join section at https://applications.teslontario.org/.

Questions? Please contact TESL Ontario by email at accreditation@teslontario.org

Supporting Documents:

Please upload scans or images of your supporting documents below:

Please note that you may be requested to submit the original documents or their authorized photocopies to TESL Ontario by mail or in person at a later date.

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FORM A-5.2: PTCT Instructor

TESL Ontario PTCT Instructor Certification Application

Prior to submitting this application, please carefully review the Requirements of PTCT (Post TESL Certificate Training) Certificate. Current membership with TESL Ontario is required in order to apply for PTCT Instructor certification. You can apply for TESL Ontario standard membership by completing the Standard Membership Application Form under the Join section at https://applications.teslontario.org

Questions? Please contact TESL Ontario by email at accreditation@teslontario.org

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FORM N – 1: NEW TESL Ontario Standard Membership

Standard membership does NOT include certification or professional designations of any kind, but does entitle the member to full membership benefits including full access to TESL Ontario professional development and resources. Visit the membership centre for a full list of included membership benefits.

Standard, student, volunteer and retiree membership entitle you to apply for TESL Ontario certification.

FORM N – 2: NEW TESL Ontario Student Membership

Student membership does NOT include certification or professional designations of any kind, but does entitle the member to full membership benefits including full access to TESL Ontario professional development and resources. Visit the membership centre for a full list of included membership benefits.

Standard, student, volunteer and retiree membership entitle you to apply for TESL Ontario certification.

FORM N – 3: NEW TESL Ontario Volunteer Membership

Volunteer membership does NOT include certification or professional designations of any kind, but does entitle the member to full membership benefits including full access to TESL Ontario professional development and resources. Visit the membership centre for a full list of included membership benefits.

Standard, student, volunteer and retiree membership entitle you to apply for TESL Ontario certification.

FORM N – 4: NEW TESL Ontario Retiree Membership

Retiree membership does NOT include certification or professional designations of any kind, but does entitle the member to full membership benefits including full access to TESL Ontario professional development and resources. Visit the membership centre for a full list of included membership benefits.

Standard, student, volunteer and retiree membership entitle you to apply for TESL Ontario certification.

Expected Graduation Date: *

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FORM R – 1: TESL Ontario OCELT / ICTEAL Certified Membership Renewal

This certified membership renewal includes certification and professional designations Ontario Certified English Language Teacher (OCELT) and International Certificate in Teaching English as an Additional Language (ICTEAL), as well as entitles the member to full membership benefits including full access to TESL Ontario professional development and resources. Visit the membership centre for a full list of included membership benefits.

FORM R – 2: TESL Ontario CTESOL Certified Membership Renewal

This certified membership renewal includes certification and professional designations for Canadian Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (CTESOL), as well as entitles the member to full membership benefits including full access to TESL Ontario professional development and resources. Visit the membership centre for a full list of included membership benefits.

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FORM R – 3: TESL Ontario Standard Membership Renewal

Standard membership renewal does NOT include certification or professional designations of any kind, but does entitle the member to full membership benefits including full access to TESL Ontario professional development and resources. Visit the membership centre for a full list of included membership benefits.

Standard, student, volunteer and retiree membership entitle you to apply for TESL Ontario certification.

FORM R – 4: TESL Ontario Student Membership Renewal

Student membership renewal does NOT include certification or professional designations of any kind, but does entitle the member to full membership benefits including full access to TESL Ontario professional development and resources. Visit the membership centre for a full list of included membership benefits.

Standard, student, volunteer and retiree membership entitle you to apply for TESL Ontario certification.

FORM R – 5: TESL Ontario Volunteer Membership Renewal

Volunteer membership renewal does NOT include certification or professional designations of any kind, but does entitle the member to full membership benefits including full access to TESL Ontario professional development and resources. Visit the membership centre for a full list of included membership benefits.

Standard, student, volunteer and retiree membership entitle you to apply for TESL Ontario certification.

FORM R – 6: TESL Ontario Retiree Membership Renewal

Retiree membership renewal does NOT include certification or professional designations of any kind, but does entitle the member to full membership benefits including full access to TESL Ontario professional development and resources. Visit the membership centre for a full list of included membership benefits.

Standard, student, volunteer and retiree membership entitle you to apply for TESL Ontario certification.

Expected Graduation Date: *

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