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The qualification required to teach English as a second language vary from country to country and are occasionally updated or changed. Not all countries require TEFL teachers to be university qualified. There are many opportunities to teach English as a second language without a tertiary degree.
Studying for a TEFL Certificate and COMPLETING it should be your first step towards a TEFL teaching position. You can begin your journey here.
Gaining experience as a TEFL Teacher is an immense boost to any persons professional career and personal growth.
China is an awakening dragon. As such it has become the single biggest destination for TEFL teachers. Since critical reforms were made in the 1980s China has slowly become a more open and welcoming destination to foreign ideas and teachers. China’s recent economic history is well known to many, large consistent growth in GDP and improved living standards for all. Part of China’s transformation has been the prioritisation of learning English. English is a critical component of Education in China. Chinese students are famed for their dedication and single-minded focus on passing examinations. These examinations include critical English examinations as part of their university entrance and graduation exams.
English is mandatory at all levels of education. In 2015 over eight-million students took part in ‘GaoKao’ (China’s nation-wide university entrance examination), all of which needed to successfully complete an English language section. China places absolute value on education , family honour, personal dreams and a student’s very future can all be determined in a single examination. The demand for TEFL Certified English as a second language teachers is unfathomable and insatiable. China’s goal is to use the English language and TEFL Certified English as a second language teachers to improve economic integration and transition into the world economy.
The cost of living in China is low and very reasonable even on a modest salary, First tier metropoli such as Shanghai and Beijing, are relatively expensive compared to lower tiered cities such as the central hub of Wuhan and Historic capital Xi’an. However because of the demand for TEFL Certified English as a second language teachers living in any city in China as a TEFL teacher is essentially carefree. In tier one cities, English Teachers can command starting salaries of 13,000 yuan per month, more than triple the average salary of a regular resident of Shanghai, China’s wealthiest city. While salaries in tier two cities, such as Nanjing, Suzhou, Tianjin and others may be lower, the cost of living in these cities is also much lower with a considerable reduction in the cost of renting . Most contracts will also offer very attractive packages such as:. free accommodation, paid flights and generous holidays Not to mention the incredible experience and skills-building that a TEFL teacher will be able to use in any future career.
Ecuador on the North-western coast of South America is another popular destination for TEFL teachers without degrees. Having adopted the US dollar as its currency back in 2000, teaching English in Ecuador offers relative protection from currency shocks, so when you decide to go home or take your experience on a new adventure you do not have to worry about your savings becoming instantly worthless or difficult to exchange for other currencies.
Ecuador is a Spanish-speaking nation and can be a great place to build your Spanish skills for further travels in South America and other Spanish speaking areas. As in many developing countries, English language skills are seen as a way to further ones career and as such TEFL teachers are in high demand. So much so, that many teachers will offer private tutoring in addition to their daily classes as a lucrative means of supplementing their income.
Teaching English as a second language is simple for Holders of an EU Passport. Those less fortunate will have to comply with their respective nations visa requirements. Recent years have seen many young university graduates take up English teaching jobs in popular destinations in Western Europe such as Spain and Portugal, competition is fierce. Though these countries offer a certified TEFL teacher great Chances for lifestyle and teaching English as a second language, it is also worth considering the Czech Republic and the Former Eastern European Nations. Hungary, Poland and Central / Eastern Europe offers a lower cost of living, great social / night life and travel opportunities well worth considering.
The TEFL industry as any industry has its sharks. Young people travelling abroad for the first time can be duped or tricked by experienced operators. Precaution and awareness are your only impenetrable defences. Ensure you research the correct working visa for your intended job and have a well understood agreement in place, before you travel . Be wary of a job which offers you only a tourist visa- this should be a RED FLAG.
Infractions of Immigration and Labour Laws in foreign countries can be a scary experience. Remember though, for every bad story there are thousands of great ones that you may never hear about.
Just be careful, use common sense and you will be fine.
Becoming a TEFL Certified Teacher is the most important first step in a TEFL career. Your TEFL Certification will allow you to:
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None! The TEFL Certificate exam is open for anyone to sit, regardless of age, past experience or education level.
A Native Level of English is expected though, so if English is not your first language or you are not confident in your ability, you may want to consider raising your English skills before beginning the TEFL certificate program.
China is a land of opportunity. Insatiable demand for TEFL Certified English as a second language teachers coupled with unstoppable economic growth means China is an ideal destination for TEFL Teaching.
Good schools require both a TEFL Certificate and a ‘Z’ working visa. Schools generally (but not always) sponsor the visa as part of the contract, making the process very simple. TEFL teaching in China can be carefree, with regards to income. In tier-one cities, English Teachers can command starting salaries of 13,000 yuan per month, more than triple the average salary of a regular resident of Shanghai, China’s wealthiest city. While salaries in tier two-cities, such as Nanjing, Suzhou, Tianjin and others may be lower, the cost of living in these cities is also much lower with a considerable reduction in the cost of renting. Most contracts will also offer very attractive packages such as: free accommodation, paid flights and generous holidays.
China is a rapidly developing country where 5,000 years of history and culture are colliding with break-neck modernisation, market transformation and growth. China is now an exciting destination TEFL teaching. Teaching English in China will give you a front row seat to one of the most important development stories of this century.
Once you have successfully completed your TEFL Certificate examination, your examination will automatically be graded and subsequently reviewed by an experienced TEFL professional.
Your TEFL e-Certificate SHOULD be in your inbox within 48-Hours.
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This is a central question of the TEFL industry. As a prospective TEFL student, you are confronted by a myriad of choices and prices. This can seem overwhelming, especially with the huge variations in cost and quality. How exactly does one sort the wheat from the chaff, the Professionals from Charlatans?
We assure the quality of our courses in four every simple ways:
In short, the proof is in the pudding.
Our TEFL Certificate enables you to get a Working Visa and teach abroad.
Online learning suits the modern lifestyle, however there are drawbacks. Not being able to practice your skills in a classroom environment is certainly one. However, as any one who has been tricked into paying through the nose for a week long sham of a course knows, these often bear no resemblance to the actual reality of a classroom.
Theory, practice, skills & professional development are your best and only true option. Role-plays with other students reflect very poorly to a true classroom environment. We believe that education is the right of every human being, to deny that is to deny our very nature. We aim to make the English language teacher training and TEFL certificate process as simple and accessible as possible. We believe a world where people can communicate, learn, and exchange ideas and culture together is a better one. Do not waste your time and money on needless courses and seminars, everything you need to begin your journey is right here.
All packages are sent by international express couriers, tracking numbers are available, delivery times vary but are generally within 6 working days.
We always send all packages using the fastest (and safest) commercially available international courier service. All packages are expedited as best we can. We do our best to have the packages on their way as soon as possible. If time is a pressing concern, please ensure you review and reply to the post-purchase confirmation email.
There is no fee for the online course – the 120-hour TEFL course is FREE. We believe knowledge is the right of everyone! You can take the course, learn and test yourself without payment. Completing the 120-hour TEFL course will allow you to get your free 120-hour TEFL E-Certificate.
If you would like to purchase a Hard-Copy 120-Hour TEFL Certificate, you can purchase this for £80 GBP. Payment is made through PayPal. Payment for the Hard-Copy 120-Hour TEFL Certificate is optional – the course itself is free.
Once you sign up feel free to go through the course at your own pace for free.
Yes, the certificate can be used for Online and In-Class Teaching. Our certificates are accepted and recognized; we have never had an issue with this.
If the requirement is for a 120-hour TEFL certificate, yes, our certificate is what you need. Many teaching positions will also include other requirements in addition to a 120-hour TEFL certificate.
Thousands of certificates have been used by teachers and accepted by schools, governments, and agencies around the world. Including the leading online TEFL teaching organisations.
Our certificates are accepted and recognized; we have never had an issue with this. Each situation is different, each employer, country and jurisdictions can have their own requirements.
If the requirement is for a 120-hour TEFL certificate, yes, our certificate is what you need. Many teaching positions will also include other requirements in addition to a 120-hour TEFL certificate.
We have had thousands of graduates use 120-hour certificate during the entire process in job application:
– Job Application
– Visa Application
– Document Authentication
– Document Legalization
– Visa Acceptance and Issuance
We co-operate with several agencies and companies that recruit teachers and thus are able to keep pace with requirements. However, every country, every legal system and every employer has their own requirements.
To put it plainly thousands of certificates have been used by teachers and accepted by schools governments and agencies around the world. Including the leading online TEFL teaching organisations.
We do not and cannot notarize certificates. This must be done by a notary public. In order to have a certificate notarized for visa processing or work application requirements, you must approach a notary public, this is not something we can do for you.
In general, the following is outline can be used as a guide. Your specific employer should be consulted as they are best placed to advise you as to the process. First you will need to purchase your Hard-Copy 120-Hour TEFL Certificate.
Generally speaking, a copy of the certificate is made, which then needs to be notarized by a notary public. It is important to be specific with what you require from the notary as being legal professionals they use a more exacting vocabulary. You should request a Notarized Copy. This is a copy of the document made by the notary, which is stamped and signed as a true copy. Any notary can make this copy for you irrespective of the country of origin.
Following this, it may be required that the Notarized Copy be Legalized by the government department responsible for this process in your jurisdiction. This may be a court or local government office depending on the jurisdiction. The legalization is a check that the notary that signed and stamped the Notarized Copy in indeed a notary and is recognized as such in that jurisdiction.
Finally, if you are using the document internationally, you may need to now submit it to the local embassy or representative of the nation-which-you-intend-to-go-to’s consulate/embassy. They will perform a secondary legalization which will accept and recognize the document into that nation’s legal system. Your employer or the visa processing officer can now use this document.
This is the general process and may differ from country to country and each particular situation. We recommend you consult your employer as they will be more familiar with the specific process required in your particular circumstance.
Certificates can be verified here.
Enter the name exactly as it is written on the certificate, along with the Certification Number in order to verify a certificate.
Verification is open to employers and graduates alike. The certificate will be checked, no private information is revealed.
120 hours refers the equivalent study time. The course all together amounts to 120 hours of study time. This includes: reading, watching, studying, contemplating and considering the material.
Once you have signed up you can go through the course at your own pace. Some people take longer than 120 hours, others shorter. It all depends how much time people are able to dedicate to their studies whilst balancing work, family and other commitments.
The 100-Hour Practicum is your next step, envisaged as the follow-on from the online TEFL course.
An online course makes it simpler for people to get qualified and get teaching, but online courses and the in-classroom experience are two very different things.
The Practicum is a certification that officialises the in-classroom experience and complements the 120-Hour TEFL course.
Practicum – Outline
It is necessary to complete and obtain the TEFL certification before commencing the practicum. The Practicum course allows you to certify your skills and experience gained from teaching in your first 100 hours. Though learning online is a huge help for a new TEFL teacher, learning form practical experience is invaluable. Learning what really works and what really does not for yourself in the classroom gives you huge insight into what it is actually like to be a teacher.
Many new TEFL teachers find it hard to adjust to the realities of the classroom after being trained only online, from a book or on a training course. The Practicum allows you to certify to your future employers that you are indeed experienced and qualified. The Practicum stands as testament that you have had classroom experience and have fully absorbed what it is like to be a TEFL teacher.
The Practicum shows your employer that you are experienced, confident, trustworthy and qualified. A TEFL Certificate lets you get a foot in the door, the Practicum certificate puts you at the front of the queue.
Practicum – Requirements
In order to obtain your Practicum Certificate, you must complete the course work part of the 120-Hour TEFL course as well as 100 Hours of TEFL teaching.
You will need to submit the following coursework before you can obtain your certificate:
1. 2,500-word plus essay reflecting on your experiences and the lessons you have learnt during your practicum or first 100 hours of teaching.
2. Three lesson plans for your lessons
3. Contact details for the school and supervisor during the practicum. We will contact them to discuss your teaching time during the practicum.
Cost – Practicum
The practicum program is priced at £80 British Pounds. However, we do gladly issue you a Hard-Copy certificate upon successful completion of the program as part of the fee. Once the above criteria are met we will issue the certificate.
Below you will find a link, follow the link and you can sign-up and begin your course.
Click here to start your journey towards becoming TEFL certified!
Once you sign up feel free to go through the course at your own pace. You can begin the course any time you like. If you have any questions or problems, please do let us know.
Once you have registered online you can go through course at your own pace.
The course is broken into two main parts the Courseware and the Final exam.
The courseware is a series of lessons each containing texts to read and videos to watch.
After each section there will be short review quiz to help you keep track of your progress and understanding.
Once all sections of the courseware (along with the corresponding review quizzes) are completed the final exam will be opened to you.
The final exam contains questions to answer based on the course and your general knowledge. Once the final test is completed (and passed) you should receive an E-certificate.
Once you have received your E-certificate you will be able to purchase the Hard-Copy Certificate if you so desire.
Once you successfully complete the 120-Hour TEFL course you will be automatically issued your 120-hour TEFL E-Certificate. If you didn’t not receive your certificate or need it reissued, please contact us with the following information:
– The name as it should appear on the certificate.
– The email address used to register on the site.
– Certificate number.
– Date of completion.
Hard Copy certificates can be reissued. We understand that sometimes certificates can get lost or be damaged, this is no problem at all. If a certificate needs to be reissued for any reason, please get in contact so this can be arranged.
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