Best TEFL course/company?
I have been searching for the best TEFL programs and have submitted my application to a number of companies who provide them. However, I am not sure if these companies are legit and if their programs are worth it. Please help me check if these companies are legit > ebc-tefl-course.com and teflcorp.com if you've had experiences with these companies or have read reviews about them, please tell me. Also, what are your recommendations regarding taking TEFL courses and the best place to take them - in Spain, Italy, China, France or home country (in my case, Philippines)
Has anyone done a TEFL course with Global tefl uk?
There is no SINGLE international accreditation, but TESL Canada, CELTA, Trinity CertTESOL are the top accrediting organizations in the world. ACTDEC is very good when you consider all things and how they only accept good TESOL courses.
Has anyone taught English in Spain through the program TTMADRID? Are there still jobs available for Americans?
Hello! I'm a graduate of TtMadrid, and an American citizen from Boston. I´ve been living and working in Madrid for a while now, and am extremely happy about my decision to come here! Like you, I plan on teaching if/when I go back to the States. In the TEFL course, you learn a lot of valuable teaching methodology, not to mention living in Spain improves your Spanish immensely. I can say that my experience with TtMadrid was great! and I´ve been working in Madrid ever since. Through the Tt program, you receive a ¨student visa¨ and with this visa (you do the paperwork before coming to Madrid through the Spanish consulate in the States), you are legally allowed to work 20 hours a week, without getting extra permission. What I mean is, after completing the course, you are able to work 20 hours a week with your student visa. As you said - you will have legal permission to work, AND a TEFL cert under your belt, so you will be very attractive to companies or schools looking for teachers. TtMadrid helps you to get your desired hours by organizing interviews, etc for you. There are some that say American citizens are more attractive to companies looking to hire native-speakers, as we are less likely to pack up and go home, whenever we feel like it (Flights are more expensive and longer, and we did the footwork to get a student visa so we're less likely to bail) Coming with 5K USD is more than enough to get you by before you start working, I came with less and was alright until the money started coming in more consistently. I hope this information is helpful. Madrid is a great city!! and i strongly recommend the TT course as a great way to start your experience abroad.
Has anyone completed the i-to-i online TEFL course? Did they send you the certificate?
Although they are no Cambridge or Trinity, i-to-i are a large and fairly long-established organisation who are very unlikely to go bust or run off with your money. You don't need any kind of TEFL qualification for a Korean visa and to get most jobs, but many organisations offer a pay rise for certain qualifications and a short online course doesn't often count. A course with observed teaching practice is also by far the best way to make sure you can do your job well and enjoy it.
Is this company a good source to get a TEFL certification? I found tons of generally good reviews online but I want to know if anyone has gone through this company and had success with it.
When it comes to finding high quality TEFL training providers, there are a few things to look out for.Accreditation: there is no global industry standard for TEFL courses so no course can truly be accredited. An “accredited” TEFL course is one that a private organization has given it a stamp of approval based not on any international measure but their own private interests. Put simply, accreditation does not guarantee quality!The length of your course: the minimum number of hours of TEFL training required to qualify for teaching English abroad is typically 100 hours so scratch off any courses offering less than that off your list. Some positions or visa applications will require 120 hours of TEFL training, like this course offered by OISE University of Toronto, so be sure to do your research and enroll in the right course for you.In person versus online courses: It’s important to note that teaching experience is not usually a deciding factor for employers when hiring teachers. Even if it is, employers typically look for a year (or even more) of real classroom experience. What this means that a practicum is not a guarantee of a well-recognized TEFL course.I hope this helps!
Is TEFL worth taking?
NO. Please, do not waste your money on an online course; they are a usually a complete joke.The only way to learn how to teach is by doing it. Therefore, unless the certificate has significant portions of you actually teaching classses and a mentor explaining to you how you can improve and other tips and tricks then it's not worth a single penny. The reason why I say this is that -beyond mentoring- what can a certificate give you? If you need games, lesson plans and materials then there are countless websites with lots of quality content for this sort of thing. There's only so much theory that is particularly relevant to the day-to-day teaching of a class and having someone guide you through ideas you can implement is essential.Trust me, I did an online “120” hour course and after it I was no more prepared than before; just a few hundred pounds poorer. To give you an idea of the quality of the certificate (which was by one of the more famous providers, not a small one), I accidentally submitted my essay when I hadn't finished and I had left in notes such as “WRITE MORE ABOUT X HERE” and I missed the deadline for the final project. Guess what, I passed. They didn't even notice/didn't care.After this, I did my CELTA, a very intensive month-long course that is very well recognised and the quality was exceptionally high. I learnt so much through the course that I've used countless times throughout the four years that I've been teaching English. It was a very strong foundation that I can't recommend enough.Teaching English is a serious job that isn't particularly easy to do well. Don't listen to all these charlatan gap-year websites that try to sell you a cheap online-only cert and pack you off to Thailand to teach for next to nothing. If you are serious about it then please take an in-person course with some form of quality control (an external body examining the course is a good sign).‘TEFL” is big business nowadays and there are lots of businesses trying to get a slice of the action. Unfortunately that means there are lots of companies that prioritise turning a profit above all else; education and whether the students actually learn anything are passing concerns to themGood luck, teaching English is really fun and can be very rewarding. Take it seriously, do a proper course.
Is TEFLBootcamp.com legit? Are their TEFL certifications even recognized in Asia? Has Anyone tried their "Free TEFL certification" in Qingdao?
Years ago I received a 60 hour TEFL certificateI learned about grammar, I learned about lesson planning, I learned about some philosophyNobody ever really cared that I had that certificate. They cared that I had a teaching credential. They cared that I had a master’s degree in applied linguistics. They cared that I had experienceHowever, I did learn a lot about the basics of teaching English as a second language. If you take it to learn something, then it’s worth it. If you are looking for something to help you get a job it may help you.If you are looking for a career, get the credential, get the master’s degree, and while you are at it make sure you get published.You learn the basics in a TEFL course. You get it in much more depth in college. To put it into perspective: every assignment took as much work as the whole 60 hour TEFL certificate.Best of luck
How legit is the certificate from the TEFL Academy? Has anyone attested their certificate? What is your experience?
I've HEARD of a TEFL academy in Dublin and when I searched and followed a link, the website was u/s and the Facebook page showed a number of what appeared to be foreign nationals smiling and holding their certificates-not exactly confidence-inspiring.Now: question! Why would somebody spend 5/6/7/800 on a "TEFL" course which is endorsed by nobody except the people delivering it when for a few dollars more you can get a good quality, endorsed and in demand one? If your teaching qualification has a recognised trainer and is endorsed by a university and is considered of a high global standard, then reasonably you can expect to earn that money back in your first pay-cheque in your first full-time month. A reputable school will also continue this training with some programme of CPD (Continuous Professional Development) and give you an induction (often including valuable assistance with things like classroom management, lesson planning, using resources etc etc, so it's the ultimate win-win. However, go for the cheapest and unknown option, regardless of the quality, and recruiters will be reluctant to hire you or will trial you and you might find that people with well-known quals will start on a higher salary or be given better conditions. So regardless of all those people who told you "do the cheapest nastiest course with zero or a minimum of teaching practice and "come out to Umbugoo land and they'll hire you straight away" it's all bunkum.I am personally a fan of Cambridge University's CELTA as that's how I started (and for no other reason than many years before I did part of my post-grad there) but there are others of SIMILAR (!) standing like Trinity TESOL etc etc. The bigger the guns behind your certificate the better. There's also no harm in checking out the trainers! I was blessed because even though I had never heard of my CELTA trainer, he's now one of the most respected names in this academic world and, again unknownst to me, my DELTA trainer turned out to be a veritable GOD of the TEFL world, and they have contributed to me landing some amazing jobs. I definitely got paid double in my first month what it cost to do my CELTA.Even if I say so, best advice ever if you are starting out: buy the best tools you can afford before you apply for jobs, even if you have to borrow to pay for them!
Have you taken the TEFL certification with OnTesol? Was it worth it?
I’m not sure about OnTesol but I’ve taught English in China and South Korea and obtained my TEFL certification from International TEFL & TESOL Training!They offer a wide variety of courses and also have a lot of online options! I took their 120-hour online TEFL/TESOL course with tutor support and videos. It was great because I could study at home at anytime and could also ask my tutor when I had questions.When you sign up for their 120-hour course with tutor support, you’ll also get a FREE 50-hour course in teaching Business English or teaching Young Learners! I ended up taking both 50-hour courses and found better teaching positions with these specializations!If you sign up through my link, you can save 20% on their courses: International TEFL & TESOL Training Courses
What are the best TEFL certification programs in Spain?
I’ve taught English in China and South Korea and obtained my TEFL certification from International TEFL & TESOL Training!They have four training locations in Spain (Barcelona, Granada, Seville & Malaga) where you can take a 4-week course with a professional teacher trainer teaching real students.If you cannot commit to a 4-week course, you can also take one of their online courses. I’ve taken their 120-hour TEFL/TESOL course which get you a free 50-hour specialization course (Business English or teaching English to young learners) if you go for the tutored version of the course.If you sign up through my link, you can save 20% on their courses: International TEFL & TESOL Training Courses!