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TESL Ontario Board Recruitment
TESL Ontario is seeking members with passion for the field and extensive experience to fill three 3-year positions on the TESL Ontario Board of Directors.
Application submission deadline: June 30, 2026
CONTACT TESL Ontario Magazine
The Spring issue of CONTACT TESL Ontario Magazine is published and can be downloaded at
http://contact.teslontario.org/issues/
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!
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.
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
Sponsorship & advertisement opportunities
Connect with the Canadian English Language (ESL) education audience through advertisement and sponsorship opportunities at TESL Ontario.
Reach the largest audience of ESL educators in Canada to generate qualified leads through a variety of digital marketing options.
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…
Recent blog posts
Personalized StoriesÂ
April 13, 2026
I found an effective way to engage students in reading is for the teacher to write about them and their classmates. In my Literacy/CLB 1Â class, I wrote about ... Read more
Preventing Burnout in Teaching
March 30, 2026
For me, burn out is feeling exhausted and dreading the coming day. I feel it in my body. Time slows down. I slow down. Like a lit match, I ... Read more
Why Creative Tasks Matter in the Adult ESL Classroom Â
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