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Accredited TEFL Certificate
Scholarships available
Start teaching English/French overseas, online or in Canada in as little as 12 weeks.
Apply today by sending your CV and introductory paragraph to alexlamont@languistic.ca
Internationally Recognized Level 4 TEFL Program
(Teaching English and/or French as a Foreign Language Certificate)
Learn to teach English and/or French
120-hr Official
Certificate
- Level 4-TEFL Certificate: Worldwide standard for teaching English/French as a second language. We help you find job opportunities as experts in the field
- Teach English or French abroad
- Boost CV for foreign and Canadian English and/or French teaching opportunities
- Scholarships available
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Courses 12 weeks in length and are offered online or hybrid (online + in-person) at Place Versailles in Montréal
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Trained by experts in the field Hamidreza Khademi & Alexander Lamont
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Teacher practicum (teach real adult and/or kids' classes) included with personalized feedback from experts in the field of Applied Linguistics; small groups for an optimal learning environment
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Certificate at the end of the course, accredited by Emploi Québec & affiliated with Concordia University
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Extensive alumni network and job support for life
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Meet the founders and learn more about our internationally recognized program!
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Your dream of teaching abroad or in Canada can come true!
Watch the videos to learn what our graduates love about our program!
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Teaching Certificate
Teaching Certificate
TEFL Candidates Abroad Video
Teaching Abroad TEFL Program Candidates Languistic.ca April 2026
Deanna TEFL candidate testimonial
Receive an accredited 120-hr official certificate!
Apply for one of the scholarships below. To apply, send your CV and a paragraph introducing yourself to alexlamont@languistic.ca.
Formateur agréé par la Commission des partenaires du marché du travail aux fins de l’application de la Loi favorisant le développement et la reconnaissance des compétences de la main-d’œuvre.
Trainer approved by the Commission des partenaires du marché du travail for the purposes of applying the Act promoting the development and recognition of workforce skills.
Fièrement affilié au Département de linguistique appliquée de l'Université Concordia
Proudly affiliated with the Concordia University Applied Linguistics Department
1. Future English/French Teacher Scholarship
Award: $150 off tuition
For students pursuing a degree in education, linguistics or English/French literature. Applicants should demonstrate a passion for helping others learn.
2. Global Citizen Scholarship
Award: $150 off tuition
For students who are passionate about travel, cultural exchange, and promoting communication across cultures through language education.
3. Multilingual Scholar Scholarship
Award: $150 off tuition
Awarded to applicants who speak or are actively learning two or more la and languages and appreciate the value of multilingualism.
4. Community Leadership Scholarship
Award: $150 off tuition
For students who have volunteered in their communities or demonstrated leadership through school clubs, organizations, or community initiatives.
5. Persian Language Scholarship
Award: $150 off tuition
For applicants who promote Persian language learning by tutoring, mentoring, participating in conversation groups, or encouraging others to learn the language.
6. Future Educator Scholarship
Award: $150 off tuition
Open to students enrolled in Education, English, Linguistics, Modern Languages, or related university programs who aspire to become teachers.
7. French Language Scholarship
Award: $150 off tuition
Designed for students studying French or wishing to strengthen bilingualism in Canada. Applicants should demonstrate an interest in French language education or cultural exchange.
8. Italian Language Scholarship
Award: $150 off tuition
For students studying Italian or who have a passion for Italian language and culture. Applicants should explain how learning languages has influenced their personal or professional goals.
9. International Student Scholarship
Award: $150 off tuition
Available to international students studying at a Canadian university or college who are interested in earning an internationally recognized TEFL certification.
10. Languistic Excellence Scholarship
Award: 50% off tuition
Awarded to one exceptional applicant who demonstrates outstanding enthusiasm for language learning, teaching, and cross-cultural communication. Selection is based on the scholarship application and a short personal statement.
Meet The Founders and Teachers of the Languistic.ca TEFL Program
Alexander Lamont
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Master of Applied Linguistics (Concordia University: Stingers Varsity soccer, Academic All Canadian)
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Bachelor of Commerce (McGill University: Graduate with distinction, Major in Accounting, Minor in Italian Studies, Redmen Varsity soccer, Quebec rookie of the year, 2-time Quebec all star, RSEQ student-athlete honour roll)
Teaching Experience:
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College ESL/English literature and Business English Professor at Collège Lasalle and Cégep de Granby
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Teaching Abroad in Italy: Shenker Institute, Università Bio-Medico (Rome), LUISS, WindTre Corporation
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Teacher training at Languistic.ca
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English, Italian and French
Interests:
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soccer, bike touring (e.g., cycling across Canada), hockey, ball hockey, reading
Favourite Travelling Experience: Teaching abroad in Rome and Milan, Italy
Hamidreza Khademi
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Degrees:
• Master of Applied Linguistics (Concordia University)
• Master of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (Payame Noor University)
• Bachelor of Water Resources Engineering (Shahrood University of Technology)
Work Experience:
• Researcher (Department of Education, Concordia University)
• Mentor (TESL Center Mentorship Program, Concordia University)
• Laboratory Instructor (Applied Linguistics Department, Concordia University)
• Educational Content and Teacher Training Coordinator (Institut Linguistique)
• Teacher Trainer (École de langues Languistic.ca)
• English as a Second Language Teacher (Collège Reine-Marie)
• Teaching ESL and Business English (Roxboro and ALFID)
• Teaching ESL and Business English Abroad in Iran: Shahrood University of Technology, Mayan Co., Abidi Pharmaceuticals Co., www.elearne.com
Publications:
• Learning the pronunciation of English regular past tense with the use of ASR and TTS. Master’s thesis, Concordia University, August 2021.
• Learning L2 pronunciation with Google Translate. Proceedings of the 2022 EUROCALL Conference, University of Iceland, August 2022.
• The relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) and speaking proficiency in e-learning. Proceedings of the 15th European Conference on e-Learning, Prague, Czech Republic, October 2016.
• Creating an implicit social network for university students based on affiliation network properties. Proceedings of the National Conference on Application of Intelligent Systems in Science and Technology, Ghochan, Iran, July 2016.
Languages: English, Persian, French
Interests: Fitness, Jazz, Nature, Reading
Favourite Travelling Experience: Teaching in Prague
Application
One step away from your dream of teaching abroad or in Canada
To apply, send your CV and a paragraph introducing yourself to alexlamont@languistic.ca. Read the information below. Indicate your desired start date and package. Scholarships available! You may indicate the scholarship(s) for which you are eligible in your email application.
Package 1: Hybrid Program with teaching practicum
Online modules + in-person training/teaching practicum
In-Person Portion
Centre Commercial Place Versailles
7275 Sherbrooke Street East, Unit 2217, Montréal, Québec
Métro Radisson, conveniently located right on the green metro line
Package 2: Online Program with teaching practicum
Online modules + online training/teaching practicum
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The next course starts July 8, 2026 at 6:00PM at our school OR online (in person for package 1 OR online if you choose package 2).
Apply by July 6, 2026! We will review your application and see if you are eligible for a scholarship.
Spots fill up quickly, so send your CV as soon as possible. We will also have another course starting in September. Indicate which course date interests you most in your email to alexlamont@languistic.ca.
Duration: 12-week, 120-hour Level 4 TEFL (Teaching English as a foreign language) and/or Teaching French as a Foreign Language course → certificate and practicum required to teach abroad, to teach in private schools in Canada or to gain experience for public school teaching applications in Canada.
Schedule:
1) Join online OR meet in person at our school on July 8 and July 15 from 6:00PM to 9:30PM to learn the fundamentals of teaching a foreign language. Alex and Hamid will be your trainers! You will also have online modules to complete the first few weeks.
2) You will begin your supervised practicum the week of July 20 (flexible, based on your availabilities -> must offer some availabilities evenings or Saturdays to teach classes for your practicum hours). You will teach a few classes per week. If you choose option 1 (hybrid), you will teach in person and/or online; if you choose option 2 (online), you will do your practicum hours with students online.
3) Throughout your teaching practicum, you will also have self-study online modules to complete to learn more about teaching methodologies & some online meetings with us to reflect on your training and teaching.
4) Finish practicum on September 26 & take your final exam to obtain your certificate.
Price: $500 CAD regular -> $349.99 with scholarship -> see scholarships listed above (The price is the same for hybrid & online certificates. The price is the same for combined certificates as well. For instance, if you want to receive a Teaching English/French as a Foreign language certificate, you will pay the same price; however, you might have slightly more practicum hours).
Scholarships available: To support future language educators, Languistic is proud to offer the scholarships listed above to university and college students enrolling in our TEFL Certification Program. Scholarships are only given based on merit. Please indicate your desired scholarship in your application.
Availability: Must be available online OR in person at our school one evening per week and/or part of the day Saturdays for your practicum
Age: 17+
Contact: Send us an email at alexlamont@languistic.ca to apply or if you have any questions regarding the TEFL program and our global alumni and job network.