Advanced Certificate Course in TESOL

A four-month full-time TESOL certificate on linguistics, language teaching principles and supervised teaching practice.

NIBM
LevelCertificate
Duration4 Months
Study modefull-time

Overview

About this course

This four-month full-time certificate prepares people to teach English as a second or other language. It is offered at Colombo, Kandy, Kandy KIC, Kurunegala, Galle and Matara. The five modules are introduction to linguistics, applied linguistics methodologies, principles of language teaching, language, culture and mind, and teaching practice. The fee is LKR 70,000 plus LKR 2,000 registration. Applicants need a B pass in O/L English, or 60 percent in NIBM's English knowledge evaluation test, or an equivalent English qualification. Start dates are pending.

Modules

5 modules
Modules5 modules
Introduction to Linguistics
Applied Linguistics Methodologies
Principles of Language Teaching
Language, Culture and Mind
Teaching Practice

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Admission criteria
  • A B pass in O/L English, or 60 percent in the NIBM English knowledge evaluation test
  • Other equivalent English qualifications are accepted

Fees & scholarships

Local students

LKR 70,000total
Application feeLKR 2,000
Course fee. Subject to change without prior notice.

Facilities

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Key information

Level

certificate

Duration

4 Months ยท full-time

Location

Colombo, Colombo, Peradeniya, Galle, Matara, Kurunegala

Fees

LKR 70,000 ยท Local

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Upcoming intakes

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Verified informationOct 19, 2026

Related study areas

English Language TeachingEducation

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