English Teaching Jobs in Canada

Teach English immersion classes to international adult students with an accredited Canadian ESL school. 

Find ESL teaching jobs in major Canadian cities and online. This list includes more than 40 ESL schools and LINC programs looking for TESL Canada certified teachers.

-Read: Teach English in Canada Guide–

The Association for New Canadians (ANC)

The Association for New Canadians (ANC) is a non-profit organization that delivers settlement/integration services to newcomers to Newfoundland and Labrador. ANC is a community-based organization and has programs that cover all aspects of settlement, including language learning and employment.

Saskatchewan Intercultural Association

The Saskatchewan Intercultural Association offers LINC classes for newcomers. Candidates must have teaching experience and TESL Canada Professional Standard 1 certification. 

The Manitoba Institute of Trades & Technology (MITT) 

The Manitoba Institute of Trades & Technology (MITT) is a public post-secondary institution located in Winnipeg. They train students for careers in Information and Business Technology, Health Care and Human Services, and Skilled Trades. ESL teaching jobs available for TESL Canada certified teachers. 

Hansa Language Centre

Teach English in Toronto or online with Hansa Language Centre. Hansa is one of the largest and most established ESL schools in Canada, providing a wide array of English classes to international students for more than 50 years. 

Heartland International English School 

Heartland International English School is a Mississauga-based school specializing in IELTS, accent reduction, and university pathway programs. Candidates must have more than 3 years of ESL teaching experience and TESL Canada certification (250-hour TESOL Diploma preferred). 

London Language Institute

London Language Institute offers ESL, Business English, and business administration courses in their London, Ontario location and online. 

St. George International College (SGIC) 

SGIC is an established ESL school with locations in downtown Toronto and Vancouver. The school offers a variety of adult ESL classes and university pathway programs. 

Language Advantage Inc. 

Language Advantage Inc. is an established language school focusing on business professionals. For the past 20+ years, Language Advantage has provided training to professionals in various languages (Mandarin, French, English and Spanish) in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal. 

Liberty Tutoring (online positions available)

Liberty Tutoring is a business that believes in the power of private one-to-one tutoring.
Their teachers focus on helping their students develop insight of the different subjects they are engaging in. Liberty Tutoring offers great career building opportunities in a growing industry.

Liberty Tutoring offers in-person tutoring visits. In-person sessions are available in Toronto, Kitchener, Ottawa, Oakville, Waterloo, and Montreal.

Since 2016, they have also launched online one-to-one sessions. They serve students in Ontario and Quebec.

Must be a university graduate, loves teaching/sharing knowledge with others, and knows how to motivate and bring out the best in others.

Birmingham International Collegiate of Canada (BICC)

BICC is a private, accredited university preparatory school offering courses in Math, Technology, Business and English courses in Toronto. BICC’s students come from across the globe and go through BICC’s rigorous university prep courses in order that they enter the university of their choice. The school also places great emphasis on fostering a positive self-image so that their students can reach their full potential. ESL teachers must have more than 2 years of ESL teaching experience and TESL Canada certification. 

The Royal Canadian Institute of International Studies (RCIIS)

Caron

Established in 1976,  Caron offers ESL and French classes in their Montreal and Ottawa locations.

Ateliers de Conversation Anglaise 

ACA is looking for qualified online ESL teachers to teach group and private classes to students in Quebec and across Canada. 

Norquest

Norquest is currently seeking a ESL Consultant to provide mentorship and professional development to rural and small urban ESL providers. Included in your role would be to provide webinars, building relationships with the community, develop , deliver and revise presentations, along with several other duties. Master in TESL is preferred. Preference given to a candidate familiar with this program, a candidate who has experience delivering online workshops, who has knowledge of Canadian Language Benchmarks and ATESL, familiar with all Microsoft programs. Must have your own vehicle. Communication with clients happens by phone, computer and in-person. Salary is based on experience and education. Apply today!

Hanson Canada

Hanson Canada is seeking a Language School Director to take on several duties for the school. Included in these duties are: developing strategies to meet market needs, review and launch existing language programs as a corporate training program, expand and maintain the agent team, collaborate with the marketing team to maintain high ESL enrolment, develop and promote TESL training program, attend industry events to promote Hanson School’s programming. More information about duties, qualifications and benefits can be found here.

Anne’s Language House

ANNE’S Language House (ALH) is a small ESL school in Calgary offering intimate-sized classes to ensure every student actively engages in class. Job candidates must have 2+ years of ESL teaching experience and TESL Canada Professional Standard 1 qualification. 

The Immigrant Education Society (TIES)

The Immigrant Education Society (TIES) is a non-profit charitable organization offering LINC classes and other services to newcomers and low-income Canadians in Calgary. They have been serving Calgary for 30 years through programs like language learning, employment and settlement assistance. Job candidates must have 2+ years of ESL teaching experience, PLBA training, and TESL Canada Professional Standard 1. 

Bayswater

Bayswater is an international college and language school organization with locations in Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary. The institute specializes in English, French, International Business, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, and business administration courses. 

Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society (IMSS)

Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society (IMSS) of Prince George provides integration, LINC classes, and settlement services to refugees and immigrants in Prince George.

Quest Language Studies

Quest is an established Toronto ESL school that is always hiring creative, enthusiastic and experienced ESL teachers for short-term, long-term and substitute positions.

All applicants must have an excellent knowledge/command of grammar, have an understanding of communicative language techniques, hold a degree (BA) and be TESL Canada. Experience teaching exam preparation courses — IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge (CAE & FCE), TOEIC is considered an asset.

Global Village Toronto

Global Village is an established ESL school with locations in Calgary and Victoria. They offer teachers competitive wages, paid prep time, benefits, a mentor teacher program, a comprehensive curriculum, a comfortable, fun atmosphere and a great team environment. Experience teaching IELTS, Cambridge Test Preparation, EAP is an asset.

Kaplan 

Kaplan is a large international language school with locations in Toronto and Vancouver.  Kaplan teachers are required to maintain responsibility for all aspects of classroom management within their classes. In addition, they look for teachers who can adhere to the Kaplan curriculum while supporting students to achieve their academic goals.

Apex Language & Career College 

Halifax-based Apex Language & Career College specializes in preparing international students for university entrance. They are always looking for TESL Canada certified teachers to join their team.

International Language Institute 

The International Language Institute offers ESL, French, and university pathway classes in their Halifax and Toronto locations. Teaching experience preferred. 

Halifax Language Institute of Canada

Halifax Language Institute of Canada is an English school in downtown Halifax. Going beyond language instruction, Halifax Language Institute wants to instruct their students real communication skills in order that they thrive and be successful in their academic and professional careers, as well as in any of their personal endeavours. Their class sizes are small to facilitate dynamic student-centered and task-based learning.

Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia

Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia offers LINC classes and settlement services in Halifax. 

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