DipTESOL Deferral & Re-Sit Policy and Procedures

This page outlines the policies and procedures if you need to defer or re-sit any part of your Trinity DipTESOL.

Contents:

  1. Fees & How to Pay

  2. How to Re-Sit

  3. How to Defer

  4. Re-Sit / Deferral Consequences

  5. FAQ

1. Fees & How to Pay

Each unit is charged as follows:

  • Unit 1 – Written paper = £42

  • Unit 2 – Portfolio (internal marking) = £60

  • Unit 2 – Portfolio (external moderation)= £78

  • Unit 3 – The phonology interview = £144

  • Unit 4 – Practical block (internal) = £176

  • Unit 4 – Practical block (external) = £267

As the course provider, we (TRT) will charge your product (i.e. EFEC, Kids & Teens) the appropriate amount. You’ll need to arrange with your manager or regional manager to re-pay these fees, as we are unable to charge you as an individual.

2. How to Re-Sit

Units 1, 2 & 3: should you not pass any of the units, please email your tutor to request a re-sit and follow their instructions. You will not be automatically re-entered for a re-sit.

Re-sit Application for Unit 4 (the ‘Practical Block’):

1. You (the candidate) send us a list of professional development activities you have undergone since your last practical block and detail how these have addressed the specific areas of teaching feedback you received.


2. One of the DipTESOL internal assessors will observe you teach a one-hour lesson to a group of adult learners to confirm that this is of “pass” standard.

Unit 2 Submission / Re-sit

A re-sit fee is needed for Unit 2 (the portfolio) if you haven’t submitted and passed the internal marking of your Unit 2 before your Unit 1 exam date. In addition, if Trinity then marks your paper (the moderation), and if it doesn’t pass, a re-sit fee is also due.

3. How to Defer

If you wish to defer for any reason, the following applies:

Unit 1 – inform your tutors that you wish to defer, follow their instructions, and arrange to pay the re-sit fee.

Unit 2 – inform your tutors that you wish to defer, follow their instructions, and arrange to pay the re-sit fee (remember, this applies if you don’t submit your assignments before the first Unit 1 examination, as stated on the Statement of Commitment).

Units 3 & 4 – inform your tutors that you wish to defer, follow their instructions, and arrange to pay the re-sit fee. IMPORTANT: if you wish to re-sit units 3 and/or 4, we cannot guarantee when you will be able to take the assessments with us. While we will do our best to add you to the assessment period (‘practical block’) that you request, priority goes to the candidates on currently running courses, and adding people who are re-sitting / deferring depends on the staffing resources available to TRT.

4. Re-sit / Deferral Consequences

If you have a Development Contract, be aware of when the deadline is. Re-sitting or deferring will delay your finish date, and may affect the terms of your Development Contract.

Also, be aware that the final deadline from Trinity to complete the course is three years from the date of your first Unit 1 examination – you must complete all units by this date. If you are unable to, you will have to re-take Units 1,2,3 & 4.

If you leave EF before you take your initial unit 3 & 4 examination, we will no longer be able to host you, as EF does not allow non-EF employees to teach EF students.

5. FAQ

Why is a re-sit fee due if I don’t pass my Unit 2 portfolio before the Unit 1 examination date?

Your initial payment is for one entry into each of the assessments (Units 1,2,3 and 4). Trinity College will charge a re-sit if you don’t pass or enter an assessment during your first assessment period that begins with the Unit 1 examination.

How Many Times Can I Re-Sit?

You can re-sit as many times as you wish, as long as you pay the appropriate fee.

I’m still in the online phase, but work is now really busy. Can I defer at no cost?

You can defer but will incur the same fees and policies, as outlined above.

I’ve been in hospital and can provide a doctor’s note. Can I defer for free?

You can defer but will incur the same fees and policies, as outlined above.

I’ve signed a development contract, but wish to leave the DipTESOL programme, can I get a refund?

You’ll need to speak to your regional manager, as the financial arrangement is with your product, not with TRT.

I’m going to leave EF

Speak to your tutor, who will help you to take your exams at a different exam centre.

Have a question that isn’t answered on this page? Please email your tutor.