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The TESL Centre (Teaching English as a Second Language)

The TESL Centre at Saint Mary's University is one of the leading English language centres in Canada, offering a variety of ESL and teacher-training programs carefully designed to meet your needs. For students of English, the Intensive English Program offers year round language, cultural, and orientation programs such as the following:

• English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
• University Bridging Program (UBP)
• English for Personal and Professional/Practical Communication (EPPC)
• One-month ESL Immersion (IMM)

The TESL Centre also offers services to students in undergraduate and graduate programs who speak English as their second or subsequent language. See the ESL Support Services page for more information.

We are pleased to arrange special courses with local or international universities, governments and businesses. We custom design these courses to meet the specific needs of our clients. (Please click on the Corporate/Group Training link for more information.) In all our language programs, active involvement with the local English speaking community is emphasized, so that you feel at home on our campus and in the beautiful port city of Halifax.

If you are interested in a career teaching English, the TESL Centre offers a certificate and diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language. A Masters program in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in TESL/TEFL is also available through Saint Mary's University, in association with Mount St. Vincent University.

We welcome you to our web pages. Follow the links to information about our programs and services. If you cannot find what you want, or if you need further information, please contact us.

The TESL Centre and its instructors are members of provincial, national and international professional ESL associations. The Intensive English Program is accredited by Languages Canada/Langues Canada .