TEFL Gran Canaria | TEFL Spain

At ITTT’s TEFL training centre in the Canary Islands you will have the opportunity to explore the world whilst you study and qualify for your TEFL certificate on our beautiful island of Gran Canaria, also known as The Little Continent!

You would be forgiven for thinking you are in the Sahara Desert as you travel across the sand dunes on a camel or in a dune buggy. Imagine you are in Peru, as you hike through rainforests. Soak up the history and culture in the cosmopolitan city of Las Palmas, one of the few cities in the world with its own beaches. Enjoy scuba diving in your free time and discover hundreds of dive sites and more than 700 marine species, some of which are unique to the Canary Islands. You can try windsurfing and surfing and enjoy the annual world championships held in Pozo Izquierdo, a short two minute drive away from the centre or maybe you would prefer sailing, fishing or body boarding.

If you are less energetic, then perhaps a game of golf on one of the many championship courses is your thing, or even just enjoying a spot of lunch beside one of the many lakes found amongst the beautiful mountain ranges. You can enjoy spectacular mountain views that visitors have called a mini Grand Canyon or Rocky Mountains.

In the 1960s NASA selected Gran Canaria as the site of one of its receiving stations for its space program due to the island having one of the cleanest atmospheres and best temperatures in the world. In 1969 NASA´s receiving station was the first in the world to receive the transmission from the Apollo crew and to hear the famous words of Neil Armstrong: “That´s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”. To this day the clear skies at night are a delight for enthusiastic astronomers. The island is also a magnet for professional cyclists, many of whom train for the Tour de France during October to March.

Our centre is situated in Vecindario, the second largest town in Gran Canaria. Vecindario is on the south-east Coast of the island making it the perfect location for your stay. We are only ten minutes away from Las Palmas and ten minutes away from the most popular tourist areas. Pozo Izquierdo is a short two minute drive and Arinaga, known for its diving, is only a five minute drive away.

Not only will you shape your future as a professional teacher through obtaining your TEFL certificate with us in Gran Canaria, but you will also leave with memories which will last a lifetime.

The School

TEFL Gran Canaria is a brand new modern training centre situated in a peaceful square in the town of Vecindario. Vecindario is a central town situated on the south-east coast of the island. The centre consists of a reception area, 3 large classrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen and a chill out area available for trainees.

All classrooms are fully air conditioned and there is a state-of-the-art interactive board available for trainees to use. In addition we offer free internet and use of computers and projectors to all trainees.

The main kitchen is available to all trainees throughout the course and has a large fridge/freezer, sink, small oven, microwave, kettle, coffee machine and a dishwasher.

We also provide a chill out area for trainees with a sofa and a study area. There is also a smaller kitchen conveniently placed in this unique area consisting of a sink, a washing machine and a small fridge; all of which are available to trainees throughout the course. There are many supermarkets, cafes, bars and restaurants near to the centre.

During the course, trainees will have the opportunity to teach both small and large groups of students in the different classroom environments, thus ensuring that all trainees are prepared for teaching at all levels, for all ages and group sizes in the real world!

Gran Canaria offers

• A huge variety of indoor and outdoor activities
• Complimentary welcome breakfast
• 2 hour complimentary Spanish language class

Optional Leisure Activities

• Island trips
• Scuba diving certificates
• Surfing courses
• Hiking and cycling tours
• Abseiling and rock climbing
• Horse riding
• Boat trips and/or deep-sea fishing and dolphin and sightseeing trips
• Astronomy excursions

Accommodation

The accommodation fees are not part of the course price and you are free to choose whichever accommodation option you prefer.

We work with several local establishments and rental agencies on the island. We can recommend rooms and apartments a short walk from our centre or, if trainees prefer to stay in different areas of the island we can recommend several rooms and apartments within a 10 mile radius. The prices are reasonable and public transport is easily accessible. We can also arrange travel cards so that trainees can travel the island freely using public transport. We can also arrange bike/car hire if required.

Further information on the available options will be sent once your place on the course has been confirmed by paying the course deposit.

If trainees wish to organise their own accommodation through independent sites we will gladly offer our advice and knowledge on those areas. Examples of such sites are as follows:

• Airbnb
• Piso compartido
• Idealist

Course dates

Course fees

The total price is divided into: deposit and balance.

The deposit may be paid via a) credit card b) Paypal c) wire transfer d) Western Union.

The balance of the course fee must be paid by cash, PayPal or bank transfer directly to the training center on the first day of the course.

 

Accommodation Fees

The accommodation fees are not part of the course price and you are free to choose whichever accommodation option you prefer.

If you choose to use our accommodation, it should be paid for either by cash, PayPal or bank transfer directly to the school at the start of the course.