For all intents and purposes the terms mean the same with TESOL being more common in America and with large state sector colleges in Britain (e.g. the Institute of Education in London) while TEFL is more common in U.K. Language Schools and in the U.K. press. There is a slight technical difference since TESOL refers to all learners whose first language is not English, including ethnic minorities living in this country whereas TEFL refers only to "foreign" students. Potentially, therefore, a TESOL course encompasses more than a more narrowly defined TEFL course.

Simply speaking English fluently will not make you a successful English Teacher.

Teaching English requires modeling of the English language with a proper understanding and application of grammar, phonetics and accent.

The TEFL Job requires creativity and an immense interest in the subject.

A TEFL Certificate not only certifies you but also teaches you to use proper language teaching techniques to teach language in any organization. Without a certificate you are not a complete teacher. At the present moment Employers all over Asia are demanding a TEFL/TESOL training as a prerequisite for English teaching jobs.

There are many good schools out there. Many are professionally managed and have qualified, competent teachers. Unfortunately, there is no law to prevent anyone from setting up as a teacher-training center and there is nothing to prevent you from being "ripped off" by a company offering so-called recognized certificates. Important criteria that you need to look for in a TESOL Certificate course includes:

• At least 60 hours of time spent in the studying how to be a teacher.
• At least 6 hours spent actually teaching real students under the direction and supervision of a trained, experienced teacher.
• Some kind of overseeing body (a university or examining board) that externally controls quality Most employers are looking for certificates that meet or exceed these three criteria. Courses that do not meet these criteria will not be recognized as certificates.
• Continuing effort committed to job guidance and opportunities

Remember that most employers are looking for certificates that meet the general criteria listed in point number 1. And, let’s face it, any course that does not allow you multiple opportunities to put you in real-life teaching situations will have limited benefit. We have live instructor especially made for this program who is available for online chats / discussions/ we have US based toll free numbers to clarify doubts. Our program though online still gives you real classroom situations.

Yes! If you are a current university student we would be happy to work with your university to arrange credit. If you want university credit for your participation, it is best to contact us in advance. We can work with your university to arrange credit, if possible.

We are also working out final details on cooperation with Colleges in the US and UK. This may provide an easy and inexpensive way to get university credit and be eligible for financial aide. Email us if you are interested in this option.

As a proficient user of the language, you know grammar quite well. You just don’t know the terminology! Our job is to teach you the terminology in an enjoyable and easy way. We assume you know nothing about grammar terminology when you arrive, but leave with the basics you need to teach.

Before you choose a course you should carefully consider the teaching methodology of the materials. It is an intensive course but not to the extent that one cannot complete it. With a little focus and interest and ample help from trainers it can be completed successfully.
We have adapted this model to be more international. We have kept in mind the teaching and learning needs and difficulties of the Asian community in mind.

No you do not. Innovative Education uses the international standard communicative approach to teaching, where English is the only language used in the classroom.

Whilst there is no official upper age limit, you must be at least 19 years of age for your application to be considered. We have successfully trained (and found employment for) graduates of all ages.

There is really no best or worst time. Jobs are available year round with academic terms varying from continent to continent.

A lot of questions but all interrelated. We find that courses tend to be taken up by a "mixed bag" of people. For example, we get a lot of people in their early twenties who are recent graduates and want to travel overseas but we also have people in their thirties and forties who want a career switch, have been made redundant or are moving overseas with their spouse. In addition, we have people either approaching or in retirement and who are looking for something to do in their free time. We get a lot of active teachers doing this course to upgrade for better skill and pay.

As far as entrance requirements are concerned, if you are to be a teacher of English, a high standard of both spoken and written English is demanded. By this we mean your use of English, not necessarily your knowledge of grammatical terminology: you will be given an introduction to language awareness on the course itself.

Do you have the confidence and personal presence to stand up in front of a group of students and teach them for, say, 45 minutes?

If you are a person of "more mature years" or a senior citizen, do not let this in itself put you off from applying. Providing you are receptive to training you should have no problems. If, however, you are rigid in your ways of thinking and are unwilling to shake off past ways of thinking and behavior (regardless of age), you may have a problem.

TEFL program graduates find teaching jobs both in private as well as government organization in Asia.

The kind of job you want also depends partly on the kind of organization you want to work with and the kind of experience you have.

The chances of finding a job after the course are excellent. Most of our trainees have received a number of interview and job offers before they graduate! TEFL International TEFL Education will assist at all stages of the job search from putting a CV/resume together to interview techniques to arranging interviews. ATI has many contacts worldwide that approach us with suitable job vacancies and we even have our own job page on this web-site! And we work with many job portals and partner companies apart from our own.

How much you earn overseas will depend on the country in which you work and the type of organization you are associated.

In some country apart from your salary, you may be provided with health insurance and accommodations too.

Pay for teachers in public or private schools will vary according to the location and the individual's teaching experience.

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Most schools ask for a degree and the better paid jobs go to qualified teachers. However some countries will allow you to work without a degree depending on the organization. Other countries will not allow but often times people without degrees work illegally which is not recommended.

TEFL Online is much more involved in your job search than almost all other course providers. We will work closely with you to find a job in the location of your choice.

ATI will help you at every step of the way to find a suitable teaching position. Our service extends, but is not limited, to:

• Contact information and details of schools.
• Details of selected vacancies available.
• Details of the most popular web sites of TEFL vacancies and information.
• Network access for job searches and online applications.
• Weekly sessions covering CV/resume preparation, advice about applications and interviews and all available information about teaching conditions around the world.
• Free job placement assistance.

Our course is a true blend of tested TESOL techniques and latest methodologies. Inputs from the best ESL minds makes our course very convenient for active teachers to upgrade and fine tune their teaching skills. Our specialized programs in Young learners teaching and Business English Teaching helps the active teachers grow more as a teacher and learn special techniques. Better teaching job, better teaching skills and better pay are the three areas active teachers must look at.

You can begin the course almost immediately; simply complete our online application form. We will review your application and confirm your acceptance on to the course within 24 hours.

• After signing up the, program will send you emails on user name and password to access our online materials, Instructions and process.
• The first few weeks you will be exchanging lot of notes with our moderator and then move into the self study mode.
• Each chapter will have its own framework and guidance and during this time you will also be completing a number of homework assignments, as well as reviewing especially prepared reports from some of the best ESL professionals in the world.
• At the end of each chapter and modules you will have clarification sessions followed by exams. Successful completion of all the modules will get your final completion certification
  The course has been designed to allow for maximum flexibility. As long as you complete the course within six months of receiving this introduction you can work at a pace that suits you.

Our course is 60 hours, and normally it can be completed in 3 to 6 months time even earlier.

It really depends on how quickly you can absorb the information and complete the exercise, assignment and clear all your doubts. On average 4 - 5 hours per unit

After successfully completing all course units you will receive your final TESOL certificate

Certainly. Every graduate receives a certificate with our seal and unique number. Our global contacts in this field that have taken our graduates for teaching job, attest to the quality of our teachers and our programs.

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1. We meet or exceed all International criteria with 60+ hours of learning time and up to 6 hours of Observed Teaching Practice;
2. We work with many universities to allow you to obtain undergraduate or even graduate credit;
3. We work hard to develop a nurturing, supportive learning environment;
4. Our courses are can be taken in phase of self learning
5. Our courses include One-to-one net chatting with learners as well options of full classes
6. Our courses include Experience learning an unfamiliar language in order to make you think about the problems of teaching beginners;
7. Our courses include Opportunity to create your own teaching material as a form of practical project which you can take away and use in your future teaching career;
8. Our courses include Opportunity to create your own teaching material as a form of practical project which you can take away and use in your future teaching career;
9. Our courses include training for younger learners as well as with adults
10. ATI is much more involved in your job search than other companies are. Our recruitment department will help you find work in the location of your choice