Advanced Certificate Course in TESOL (Online)

A four-month blended TESOL certificate, about 60 percent online, on linguistics, language teaching principles and the link between language, culture and mind.

NIBM
LevelCertificate
Duration4 Months
Study modeonline

Overview

About this course

This is the online version of NIBM's TESOL certificate, for people who want to teach English to non-native speakers. Around 60 percent of the content is delivered online through lectures, webinars and LMS forums, with the rest as assignments and individual, pair or group work. Four modules are listed: introduction to linguistics, applied linguistics methodologies, principles of language teaching, and language, culture and mind. English-medium classes are offered at Kirulapone NIC and Kandy KIC, over four months. The fee is LKR 30,000, with no separate registration fee listed, and the page does not name an awarding body.

Modules

4 modules
Modules4 modules
Introduction to Linguistics
Applied Linguistics Methodologies
Principles of Language Teaching
Language, Culture & Mind

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Admission criteria
  • A minimum B pass in O/L English, or 60 percent in the English Knowledge Evaluation Test conducted by NIBM
  • Any other equivalent qualification showing English competence

Fees & scholarships

Local students

LKR 30,000total
Course fee. Subject to change without prior notice.

Facilities

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Key information

Level

certificate

Duration

4 Months ยท online

Location

Colombo, Colombo, Peradeniya, Galle, Matara, Kurunegala

Fees

LKR 30,000 ยท Local

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Upcoming intakes

No upcoming intakes listed
Verified informationOct 19, 2026

Related study areas

English Language TeachingEducation

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