The Dual Degree Bachelor of TESOL (Top-up)The Dual Degree Bachelor of TESOL (Top-up)
The Dual Degree Bachelor of TESOL (Top-up) programme delivers relevant information and covers all activities associated with teaching and learning English for people whose first language is not English. The Dual Degree Bachelor of TESOL (Top-up) is a valuable qualification necessary in several countries if you wish to teach English at universities or language centers.
The Dual Degree Bachelor of TESOL (Top-up) is a dual degree programme that combines the UK National Qualifications Framework and the Bachelor in Tesol with Honours from Switzerland. The coordination with the UK’s Level National Qualification Framework and SIMI helps the graduated learner confidence participates in the labour market or/and easy learning connected to prestigious and equivalent educational systems
Upon graduation, learners will contemporaneously receive 2 Bachelor degrees:
- The Bachelor Degree belongs to the UK National Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF): OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Teaching and Learning
- Bachelor of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Hons) from SIMI Switzerland
The distinctions in accreditation and recognition:
The Dual Degree Bachelor of TESOL (Top-up) is a dual degree programme, a collaboration between the national UK level training OTHM and the Swiss Institute of Management and Innovation (SIMI). Both organisations have achieved accreditations and recognition for the institution and programmatic.
- SIMI is fully accredited by ASIC (Accreditation Service for International Schools, University, and Colleges) at the highest Premier Institute level. The Dual Degree Bachelors in TESOL with Hons programme is accredited by OTHM, ATHE, Qualifi, LRN, Level awarding bodies accredited by Ofqual.
- OTHM is the UK’s Level Awarding Organisation, accredited and recognized by Ofqual UK.
The distinctions in learning method
The learner can provide flexible learning opportunities with various learning method:
- Full time
- Hybrid learning (Live class + the local tutor support in local workshop)
The distinctions in the student affairs system:
- The Learning Management System
- Institution Management System
- Original E-book in each module
- E-library
- Internship support system (for full-time)
The distinctions in Degree: 2 independent Bachelor degrees with 2 majors based on the Dissertation/ Capstone Projects/ Work-based Project.
- Bachelor Degree according to UK National Qualifications Framework: OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Teaching and Learning
- Bachelor Degree from SIMI: Bachelor of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages with Hons (Top-up)
The curriculum starts straight away with gaining specialized knowledge in teaching and learning of TESOL, as well as teaching abilities for a future pedagogy and English teacher. Aside from the theory and practice of teaching English topics, students are also provided with pedagogical skills, logical thinking, dialectical thinking, and other abilities to aid in the process of working, self-studying, self-improvement, or further study.
SIMI Switzerland’s Bachelor of TESOL (Hons) Top-up programme focuses on teaching and pedagogy competence, programme development, and testing to ensure skills and knowledge to help English teachers be confident in their teaching role, as well as understanding and grasping assessment methods, testing, and developing English language programmes according to UK and European standards. Simultaneously, providing pedagogy research skills, a key capability for English teachers to develope their own professions in the future.
Mandatory Units:
- Lesson Planning in TESOL (20 credits)
- Reflective Teaching (20 credits)
- Management of Class Dynamics (20 credits)
- TESOL Curriculum Design (20 credits)
- Integrated Education (20 credits)
- Technology in Education (20 credits)
Dissertation/ Capstone Projects/ Work-based Project
- Dissertation/ Capstone Projects/ Work-based Project (60 credits)
Dissertation/ Capstone Projects/ Work-based Project will be a Tesol teaching plan, a proposal for improvement in an English teaching field
Duration and Delivery:
- The programme takes a minimum period of 1,5 years.
The learner can provide flexible learning opportunities with various learning method:
- Full time
- Hybrid learning (Live class + the local tutor support in local workshop)
Entry requirements
To enrol The Dual Degree Bachelor of TESOL (Top-up), the learner must possess:
- Graduated vocational schools or College or Completed 2nd year Bachelor of Business Administration
- Relevant NQF / QCF / RQF Level 5 Diploma or equivalent.
- Learners must be over 18 years old.
SIMI reserves the highest decision-making power for admission whether to accept or not accept after a specific review of each candidate’s profile to ensure that they can comprehend and gain benefits when participating.
For the fake university or the diploma mills, SIMI shall not be accepted.
English requirements
If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, proof of English language proficiency must be provided.
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent
- Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 6.5; Reading and Writing must be at 6.5 or equivalent
SIMI Switzerland has been accredited the “premier institution” status by the ASIC, and the programme is also accredited by Ofqual’s UK.
The programmes are strictly accredited by prestigious organisations; then, the graduated learner confidence participates in the labour market or/and easy learning connected to prestigious and equivalent educational systems
Accreditation of OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Teaching and Learning
OTHM Level 6 Diploma in teaching and learning is a degree from the UK’s National Qualifications Framework, recognised as a Bachelor in the UK, Europe, Australia, Asia.
OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Teaching and Learning with Ofqual inspection code: : No. 603/6695/3.
For more information on the recognition, accreditation, programme and diploma value of the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Teaching and Learning, please refer HERE. For more information on the UK Government recognition, please refer here
Accreditation of SIMI, Switzerland
SIMI is accredited at the highest level (Premier Institution) from Accreditation Service for International School, Colleges and Universities (ASIC) and many accreditations at the programmatic level
Please refer to the page “Accreditation and Recognition” for more information about SIMI Switzerland recognition and accreditation
Upon completing the Dual Degree Bachelor of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages with Hons (top-up) programme, the learner will receive 2 Bachelor degree:
- Bachelor Degree according to UK National Qualifications Framework: OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Teaching and Learning
- Bachelor Degree from SIMI Swiss: Bachelor of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages with Hons.
OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Teaching and Learning
OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Teaching and Learning is a qualification in the UK’s Level National Qualifications Framework, recognised not only by the UK government but also globally.
OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Teaching and Learning:
- Level 6 according to the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
- Sufficient training duration for Bachelor recognition: 120 Credits
The table below describes in detail the Level, duration, inspection code, and standards of the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Teaching and Learning:
| Programme Description | |
|---|---|
| Ofqual inspection code | 603/6695/3 |
| Regulated Qualification Framework | RQF |
| Minimum training time | 1 Year |
| Total credits | 120 Credits |
| Total Qualification Time | 1200 Hours |
| Guided Learning Hours | 480 Hours |
| Language | English |
| Training Unit | Accredited and licensed by the Level UK |
| Examination unit | Level UK |
| Licensing Unit | OTHM UK |
Equivalence recognition of UK Level 7 Diploma with qualifications systems and levels of other education systems in the world:
| Level | Regulation framework | Equivalent Degrees |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) | level 7 diploma level 7 NVQ postgraduate diploma |
| 11 | Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) | Masters Degrees Post Graduate Diploma SVQ 5 |
| Master Degree | Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) | integrated Master's Degree, for example, Master of Engineering (MEng) Master's Degree, for example, Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MSc) |
| 7 | European Qualifications Framework (EQF) | Masters Degrees Post Graduate Diploma |
| 9 | Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) | Masters Degrees |
| 9 | African Continental Qualification Framework (ACQF) | Masters Degrees Post Graduate Diploma |
| 7 | ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF) | Masters Degrees Post Graduate Diploma |
Bachelor of Teaching English to Speakers of other languages with Honours from SIMI Swiss
In addition to the UK Level 6 Diploma, after graduating from the programme, learners also receive a Bachelor of TESOL with Hons SIMI Swiss with full accreditation at the organisation and programme level.
After completing The Dual Degree Bachelor of TESOL (Top-up) programme, learners can continue to study to Level 7 (Master) or transfer to other education systems. The following table shows the development pathways after completing the programme:
| Level | Regulation framework | Equivalent Degrees |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) | level 7 diploma level 7 NVQ postgraduate diploma |
| 11 | Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) | Masters Degrees Post Graduate Diploma SVQ 5 |
| Master Degree | Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) | integrated Master's Degree, for example, Master of Engineering (MEng) Master's Degree, for example, Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MSc) |
| 7 | European Qualifications Framework (EQF) | Masters Degrees Post Graduate Diploma |
| 9 | Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) | Masters Degrees |
| 9 | African Continental Qualification Framework (ACQF) | Masters Degrees Post Graduate Diploma |
| 7 | ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF) | Masters Degrees Post Graduate Diploma |