TEFL TESL Schools – What makes a good TEFL program?

Benefits of TEFL or TESL Certification

higher starting salary
prepares you for the experience of teaching
prepared you to identify and use teachables
teaches you how to prepare for units and yearly plans
teaches you how to lesson plan and have clear teaching objective
teaches you class management
class discipline techniques
teaches you English - most native English speakers do not know grammar - re-educate yourself... I would guess that more than 80% of all first time ESL teachers, WITHOUT certification have no idea what a compound adjective is or a past infinitive. Can you give me a definition without really having to think about it or without looking it up on the net.

Getting certified not only educates you in grammar and planning, it also shows your dedication to the industry and provides a great networking opportunity.

How do you find a good school?

Since there is no regulatory board determining which TESL, TEFL or TESOL programs are good and which are not acceptable we recommend you check out each program thoroughly.

Most large schools will have either RSA, CELTA or Trinity College Certification. These are the most recognized authorities with the best reputation. However due to the expense, many smaller schools cannot afford the name.

What to look for in TESL/TEFL training schools:

course should be 100 hrs
should include 20hr practicum
there needs to be a pass/fail evaluation
you should evaluate the teachers - how long have they taught, what are their credentials?

Courses will range in price from $350USD to $3000USD. Most good courses hover around $700USd to $1000USD and will take you a month.

WEEKEND COURSES ARE A RIP OFF! Unless you just want to take something so you can take the edge off so you can feel a bit better about your first day at school, weekend courses or even the 5 day programs are a total waste of money.

CLICK HERE to find out more about a TEFL/TESL/TESOL or CELTA training program near you.

If you are considering taking a course and would like us to check it to make sure it will be recognized, or if you are currently offering the course and would like to be linked here, please contact our Department of Recruiting: recruiting@footprintsrecruiting.com

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