Admission Requirements:

Admission requirements to United TESOL's standard TESOL certification training program are as follows:

A high school diploma or mature student status and fluency in English. Special consideration may be granted to high school students in their final year of high school, provided they have parental consent and are in good academic standing.  Students should note however, that they are not eligible for International teaching placements prior to the successful completion of their high school diploma. 

Mature student status shall be granted to individual students who have not completed their OSSD but are over the age of 19 and have been out of high school for at least 2 academic calendar years. 

Advanced Caribbean TESOL Practicum Placement Program:

Admission requirements to UTIC's Caribbean TESOL practicum program are as follows:

The successful completion of a standard TESOL certification training program.

Individuals with professional training and certification in TEFL, TESL, CELTA or TESOL from other institutions may be eligible for our Caribbean TESOL program provided they meet the standards and expectations of United TESOL. Admission is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of the academic director.  All students are required to apply directly to United TESOL for course evaluation, and official acceptance.

Individuals wishing to teach French as a second language while on placement in Cuba must have demonstrated fluency in both English and French as a second language.

 Immigration:

Cuban government and travel regulations require that anyone entering Cuba have a valid passport. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Cuba.

Participants do not need a passport to register and reserve their seat in the certification program but must have obtained their passport prior to the selected departure date.

Student Visas

Participants of United TESOL's Caribbean TESOL program are required to enter Cuba on a valid student visa. Student visa applications are issued to registered students only and will be processed by United TESOL and the Cuban Embassy in Ottawa, Canada.