The 11021NAT Certificate IV in English Language Teaching (TESOL) prepares you to teach English in language schools, universities, and community settings.
The 11021NAT Certificate IV in English Language Teaching (TESOL) prepares you to teach English in language schools, universities, and community settings.
Roles graduates commonly move into across Australia. Your path depends on experience, employer and location.
Possible career directions only; no specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed. Where you go depends on your experience, the employer and your location.
NAT11020001Create a culturally inclusive learning environmentNAT11020009Teach English using technologyNAT11020002Use the Genre approach to teach EnglishNAT11020003Teach English GrammarNAT11020006Teach listeningNAT11020007Teach readingNAT11020005Teach speakingNAT11020004Teach spelling and pronunciationNAT11020008Teach writingNAT11021006Establish community based English classesWhat you’ll typically need to get started in this nationally recognised qualification.
Requirements can vary by intake and pathway, so submit an enquiry to confirm what applies to you.
Students communicate with trainers via email and the learning management system. Must have sufficient digital literacy skills to access online content.
This is Nationally Recognised Training, leads to an Australian Qualification that complies with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualification or a Statement of Attainment.
12 hours of work placement included as part of the program to ensure employment-ready graduates.
With a high focus on practical demonstration of skills, students will be employment ready upon graduation.
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Melbourne City Institute of Education provides dedicated career services including job search assistance, resume writing, and interview preparation to help graduates find employment.
Committed ongoing support to participants whilst training; post placement support available.
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11021NAT is registered on the AQF and delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education (RTO 22172).
Dedicated career services to help graduates move into work.
Ongoing support throughout your studies, including post-placement support.
This course covers the core skills needed to plan, deliver, and assess English language lessons. Students learn practical teaching methods, classroom management, and how to support diverse learners, including those from non-English-speaking backgrounds.
Delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education, the course runs over 26 weeks (plus a 4-week summer break) in a blended format. That means a mix of online study and scheduled learning activities, so a baseline of digital literacy is needed to engage with the learning management system and communicate with trainers.
The course includes 12 hours of work placement, giving students real classroom experience before they graduate. It suits career changers, recent graduates, and anyone who wants to teach English in Australia or overseas.
Enquire about this course and a course advisor from Melbourne City Institute of Education will be in touch with pricing and next steps.
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Nationally recognised training: 11021NAT Certificate IV in English Language Teaching (TESOL) is a nationally recognised qualification delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education (RTO 22172).
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Last updated: July 2026