What do people think of this TEFL course? £55 for a TEFL/TESOL certification
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bluenitsuj wrote: »I have been looking for a while and considering the following:
http://www.tefl.co.uk/
Would anyone recommend this, part 2 does involve practical teachings in a classroom. The price is about £400 total for both parts. Part 1 an intensive 20 hour 3 day weekend course, and then Part 2 is 80 hours of distance learning.
Any feedback, especially anyone that may have done this course. I have also been looking at the TESOL course but not sure which to go for.
Online/combined courses (online CELTA excepted) are much of a muchness and many schools categorically refuse to accept them! When looking at courses with a practical element, check whether trainees teach real students or just their fellow trainees. If it's the latter there's little point in doing the course. If it's the former, it's far better to have a recognised certificate which does just that, in other words the CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL. But at £1,000+ for a four-/five-week intensive course, these don't come cheap.
Contrary to popular opinion there is no one accrediting body for TEFL courses, so any provider claiming that their courses are internationally recognised is not being truthful. The ONLY courses that have any degree of international recognition are the CELTA and Trinity CertTESOL ones. Note that if you ever want to teach in a native English-speaking country, such as the UK, you will have to have one of these.
The other thing to be aware of is that for those without a degree (in any subject) the list of places where you can legally teach is fast decreasing. Currently your best bets are China, Cambodia, Laos, Ecuador and Costa Rica. But come 2015, with ASEAN integration (the Asian version of the EU), it will no longer be possible to teach anywhere in South East Asia without a degree.
For those in possession of a passport from an EU member state, the whole of Europe is open to you. That said, Europe is a very popular destination for EFL teachers and to be in with a chance of landing a job, it helps to have to a degree and a CELTA/Trinity CertTESOL.And most schools would happily accept British over american any other day (not a racist thing..) just most schools would love to prefer British English rather than american English but 90% schools always have american teachers...Not sure about these TEFL/TESOL certification courses... i've got a friend who teach in china with out them..I know a friend whos
(still there...) never teached in his life never had TEFL/TSOL or degrees.
BrionaIf I don't respond to your posts, it's probably because you're on my 'Ignore' list.0 -
@ briona
Well my facts are right... because I've been to china MANY times and my chinese friends always say most teachers are Americans and some Europeans but hardly any British? i don't know why....
Also about the 'not needing a TEFL/TSOL/Degree' well you don't if you wish to teach in china in public schools junior based how i know this? (trust me on it...) but if you want to EARN MORE and i mean big money... YOU DO NEED some type of qualification... (and just for your information) im talking about teaching in CHINA only... as for other countries or Europe you will need a TEFL etc• HSBC (Main A/C)
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I would love to do the CELTA but I have not earned enough in my business to fund it. I am studying the TEFL to gain a recognisable qualification .Competition Wins:
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£55 for a TEFL/TESOL certification from Global Language Training worth £325
Also seems accredited. http://www.actdec.org.uk/members.shtml although it's under
"Applicant Membership of ACTDEC registers intent on the part of the institution, to seek accreditation for a specific course (or courses) and, by implication, signals a willingness on the part of the institution, to adhere to the high standards set out in the code of practice."
Anyone heard of this company? What do people think of this?
http://www.kgbdeals.co.uk/national/deals/69851
Sounds like one of those dodgy degrees that were on offer from the University of Lagos!!!!
a BA for £250 and a MA for another £200!!0 -
charlie-chan wrote: »I would love to do the CELTA but I have not earned enough in my business to fund it. I am studying the TEFL to gain a recognisable qualification .
That said, I did an online TEFL course as a sort of 'taster' just to see whether TEFL was for me. Satisfied that it was, I went on to do a CELTA, where the knowledge I'd gained from the online course gave me an edge over my fellow trainees. Just as well really as the CELTA is THE most intensive thing I've ever done. God only knows how I'd have coped if I had had no prior knowledge of grammar and terminology!If I don't respond to your posts, it's probably because you're on my 'Ignore' list.0 -
I think you've missed the point somewhat! Online TEFL certificates are NOT recognised qualifications - just try looking for work in the UK with one! While it's true that some schools (abroad) will accept them, an increasing number categorically will not.
That said, I did an online TEFL course as a sort of 'taster' just to see whether TEFL was for me. Satisfied that it was, I went on to do a CELTA, where the knowledge I'd gained from the online course gave me an edge over my fellow trainees. Just as well really as the CELTA is THE most intensive thing I've ever done. God only knows how I'd have coped if I had had no prior knowledge of grammar and terminology!
I meant to use as a basis for a CELTA and to allow my tutoring clients to know I have gained some experience.Competition Wins:
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I have just finished doing CELTA as a 6 month part-time course. BTW, thanks Briona for your encouragement when I was starting out:D.
As far as the course goes....... I would advise anyone considering doing the intensive month-long course to think very seriously about the amount of time you have to devote to it. As a wife and Mum to 2 children I could not have done it. No way! Doing it part-time took up so much time each week preparing lesson plans and materials, and doing the assignments.
It was a very intense course, and had some times of real stress, but I have ultimately enjoyed it and can't wait to start looking for some work locally in a couple of weeks so that I can get experience before using it when we move abroad.Father Ted: Now concentrate this time, Dougal. These
(he points to some plastic cows on the table) are very small; those (pointing at some cows out of the window) are far away...
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Rosie - can I ask how much the CELTA was?* Rainbow baby boy born 9th August 2016 *
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It cost £600. I did it in a college so it was subsidised by the government. If you do it somewhere like International House in London, it is £1300 this year I believe.
If you can find it in a state college, you will get the same training, but cheaper.Father Ted: Now concentrate this time, Dougal. These
(he points to some plastic cows on the table) are very small; those (pointing at some cows out of the window) are far away...
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Cheers Rosie!* Rainbow baby boy born 9th August 2016 *
* Slimming World follower (I breastfeed so get 6 hex's!) *
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