I-to-i Professional Tefl Certificate Review

No matter what kind of educational background you have, getting your first taste of the professional world of TESOL is crucial for success as an English teacher abroad or online. As there is currently no international regulating body for TESOL/TESL/TEFL training programs, international standards for teaching certifications vary from provider to provider. Courses differ in their subject matter and amount of study hours required. Therefore, you need to do your own research in finding the best course providers out there. To begin, there are two major areas to consider when looking for a TESOL school: Next, take the study hours into consideration. TESOL course accreditation requires a minimum of 100 hours of study. TESOL training courses that are less than 100 hours will not provide you...  [Read more]

First we should define what is meant by accreditation. In general, business, industry, educational companies, and institutions are by regulation or voluntary means, subject to some form of external checks by an accrediting body. In terms of the ESL teaching industry there is no single overarching body that does this. Historically the growth of the ESL market, which has taken place worldwide, has resulted in many such accreditation bodies coming into being. Accreditation agencies are generally made up of a variety of sources, such as universities, examining bodies and private companies of varying size and coverage. When and how the accreditation takes place is up to the individual accreditation agencies, but over time a number of generally accepted worldwide measurement indicators...  [Read more]

TEFL International's centre in Buenos Aires, Argentina is an unbeatable destination to take the TEFL certification course in Latin America. There are lots of job opportunities for TEFL certified native or fluent English speakers, and you can also learn or improve your Spanish. As the capital city of Argentina, Buenos Aires has so much to offer visitors that it is difficult to narrow down your itinerary to just a few things to do. Buenos Aires is a thriving multicultural city and the best way to explore its diversity is to get out and about in the various neighborhoods that make up the city. By choosing to study with TEFL International in Buenos Aires, you are signing up for an exciting and rewarding time in Argentina. Known as the "Paris of South America", Buenos Aires is one of the most...  [Read more]

Our TESOL location in new york is understandably one of our most popular destinations for a tesol course, just as New York itself is justifiably one of the most famous cities in the world. A short time in New York will make it clear to you why the “Big Apple” is a truly unique place. The diversity, culture and style that the usa is famous for is personified in New York, and nowhere else in the country can bring it all together in such a fascinating and exciting way. The list of things to do and see is as long as they come. You can visit, amongst many more attractions, the Empire State and Chrysler buildings, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, the Bronx zoo and Brooklyn Bridge. You can also take the ferry to the famous Staten Island, or to Liberty Island to see the iconic Statue of...  [Read more]

When you enroll with ITTT for a TEFL or TESOL training program, the choice is yours regarding the title on your certificate - either TEFL or TESOL. Both terms are synonymous in the world of English language teaching. If you have set your sights on a particular region or country, a quick review of local job listings may indicate a preference for one acronym over the other. For instance, if job advertisements in a region tend to request TEFL qualifications, then it would be prudent to choose that title. Conversely, if TESOL appears more frequently, then that would be the better pick. After successfully finishing your course and obtaining your certificate, the next adventure awaits - finding a teaching role. Numerous opportunities beckon from countries around the world. Let's explore some top...  [Read more]

Our TESOL training centre in Beijing is located mere steps away from the famous Tiananmen Square, in the Chao Yang District. Not only is Beijing the administrative capital of the People’s Republic of china, it is also the cultural capital and is known for its fascinating history and culture, range of food and hospitable people. Students of the tesol course in Beijing have the opportunity to experience this rapidly-developing city, while gaining the TESOL certificate required to begin their teaching careers. Although Beijing has grown into a modern city, it has kept its cultural heritage and its relics and history remains. As well as the world famous landmarks, such as the Forbidden City, Summer palace and Great Wall of China, there are also small hutongs (narrow, ancient alleyways) all...  [Read more]