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Introducing the New Specialized Skills Certificates Program

Enhance your teaching expertise, leadership skills, and career development with our affordable, flexible, self-paced certificate courses. Designed for busy professionals, these short courses make it easy to upskill at your own pace without breaking the bank. Sharpen your teaching practices, boost your resume, and stand out in a competitive job market. Invest in your future and take the next step in your TESL journey today!

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2025 Member Survey Report

The 2025 Member Survey Report highlights what TESL Ontario members value, the challenges they face, and key issues across the profession. The findings inform TESL Ontario’s programs, advocacy efforts, and engagement with government and sector partners.

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CONTACT TESL Ontario Magazine

The Fall issue of CONTACT TESL Ontario Magazine is published and can be downloaded at
http://contact.teslontario.org/issues/

TESL Ontario Urges Adjustments to Immigration Funding and Language Education Cuts

Please find below TESL Ontario’s statement in response to recent cuts to immigration settlement funding among the ongoing reduction of international student study permits.
TESL Ontario is currently collecting stakeholder feedback through a series of short surveys to best inform our next steps. Members will be updated as the process moves forward.

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Call for Articles

TESL Ontario’s quarterly publication, Contact Magazine, is currently accepting submissions for this year’s Fall issue.

Submission Deadline: November 1, 2025

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Elevate Your Teaching Team with OCELT Certification

In the ever-evolving landscape of the language education field, having a team of OCELT (Ontario Certified English Language Teacher) certified educators is crucial to delivering the highest quality English language learning program. Certified teaching staff not only enhance…

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Why Creative Tasks Matter in the Adult ESL Classroom  

March 23, 2026

Think about a time your classroom suddenly came to life during a role-play assignment, project, or storytelling task. Compare this lively energy to the energy learners might exhibit while participa... Read more

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Learner Empowerment with AI Literacy 

March 16, 2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has suddenly taken the world by storm, with teachers and learners equally excited about this new technology. While it is beneficial, teachers and educators continue to ques... Read more

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How to Engage Students in Online Classes

March 9, 2026

Teachers rejoiced when they returned to in-person classes after teaching online during the pandemic. Virtual classes were a rough go for many of us, who had little to no experi... Read more

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