How To Get Tesol Certification In Singapore

If you enroll on a TEFL or TESOL certification course with ITTT you get to decide which acronym you have printed on your certificate. Either TEFL or TESOL is fine as they are used interchangeably throughout much of the English language teaching world. However, if you have a clear plan as to where you want to work, it is worth doing a bit of research to see which of the two is more commonly used in your chosen destination. If most employers are asking for TEFL qualified teachers in their job adverts then it makes sense to go with that option, and vice versa if TESOL certificates are more common. TEFL or TESOL in Europe Common teaching destinations in Europe Other European countries to look out for Pros and cons of teaching English in Europe TEFL or TESOL in Asia Common teaching destinations...  [Read more]

Gaining a TEFL certification online is now the most popular option among our course trainees worldwide. If you were to ask every trainee why they chose an online course you would get many different answers, but one that most people mention is the convenience of being able to complete the training from any location you choose. As long as you have an internet connection there is nothing stopping you from studying at home, during breaks from work, or while traveling. The other main benefit of online study is the high level of flexibility involved. ITTT online TEFL courses have no fixed timetable of study and no set times when you have to be online, you decide for yourself when and how much you study. It is entirely up to you. Online tutor support TEFL course videos Optional teaching practice...  [Read more]

If you plan to teach in your home country or you are yet to decide on a location, taking an online TEFL course might be a good way to start as it offers a flexible and convenient route towards certification. How does an online TEFL course work? How does an in-class TEFL course work? How does a combined TEFL course work? How will I receive my TEFL certification? If you have a specific destination for teaching in mind it is often best to head there or to a nearby location to complete an in-class TEFL course. Following this path will allow you to find a suitable job in your preferred area and you will be more than ready to start teaching as soon as your course is complete. The third option is a combined TEFL course that tackles all the theory of teaching online and then concludes with a...  [Read more]

At ITTT our range of courses is designed to cover every possible situation and each individual course comes complete with all the materials required to successfully complete it. Our materials are designed by some of the most experienced professionals in the EFL world and every course includes the added support of professional tutors, either online or in person. Because of the amount of time and effort that goes into maintaining these high standards we are unfortunately not able to offer any of our main TEFL courses free of charge. Instead, we do all we can to keep our overheads down to ensure each and every course is priced at the most affordable level possible. Free course options with in-class TEFL courses Free course options with online TEFL courses Free course options with multi-course...  [Read more]

Singapore is one of the most cosmopolitan countries in the world. Once known as the “Jewel of the British Empire”, it is located on the tip of the Malay Peninsula. Its British colonial past is omnipresent with statues of Sir Thomas Raffles with his name appearing in multiple locations throughout the city. Singapore has four official languages: English, which is the language of instruction and government, as well as Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil. Singapore is accessible via direct flights from hundreds of locations as well as a variety of ports by ferry from various parts of Asia. Although it is a bustling city with buildings extending as far as the eye can see, do not be surprised by the impressive greenery and national parks throughout the island. Singapore is also home to a number of...  [Read more]

In Singapore, English teachers can expect to earn between $2,700 and $3,500 USD per month. This competitive salary reflects Singapore's position as a vibrant, global financial center with a high demand for English education. The nation's investment in education and rapid economic progress provides English teachers with an opportunity to engage in a lucrative career while experiencing a mix of traditional and modern cultures, along with a high quality of life. From enjoying the tropical climate to indulging in diverse, world-class cuisine, teachers in Singapore benefit not only from a robust salary but also from the rich, multicultural lifestyle the city-state offers. What are TEFL salaries in Singapore? Who are the main employers of English language teachers in Singapore? What is the...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This is a frequently asked question, and it can start to be answered by asking another question… Where are you in your ESL teaching career? Regardless of your answer, there will be a course that will meet your specific needs. So what are the options?Let us start with the basics; the minimum qualification required by most ESL employers worldwide is a 120-hour TEFL or TESOL certificate course. The good news is that there are a number of ways in which this can be achieved. TEFL or TESOL Travel to learn or stay at home? What are onsite TEFL courses like? What are online TEFL courses like? a. 120-hour TEFL certification b. Specialized TEFL courses c. Diploma level courses Combined TEFL courses Are you ready to teach...  [Read more]

  To be successful teaching English overseas you will need to come up with interesting teaching ideas for your students. This video from one of ITTT's online TESOL certification courses outlines a teaching idea for the present continuous when it is used to talk about future plans. In this activity students are given a diary and have to interview each other about their future plans. For example: Student A: "What are you doing on the 6th?" Student B: "I'm having my hair done." Students keep asking and answering questions until they find a date when they are free to meet. This idea can also be adapted to use with past tenses. On ITTT's TESOL certification courses not only will you learn how the different tenses in English are formed and used but you will also learn interesting ways of...  [Read more]

Marketing ploy: The course itself may be free or cheap, but legitimate TEFL / TESOL certification comes at a cost. This practice is increasingly common across various online course providers. While you can access the course content for free or at a minimal fee, obtaining a certificate often requires an additional payment. Essentially, you end up paying for the certification, making the overall cost similar to that of a regular course where certification is included in the price. Hours: Free TEFL / TESOL courses often lack the necessary study hours. Accreditation: Most free TEFL / TESOL courses lack recognition. Considering the adage "You get what you pay for?. A checklist for evaluating TEFL / TESOL courses. Video Testimonials. While there are some legitimate free TEFL / TESOL courses...  [Read more]

If you're contemplating TEFL /TESOL certification , you're likely curious about the prerequisites for teaching English overseas or online. Factors such as the type of TEFL / TESOL certification needed, educational background, teaching experience, and whether you're a native or non-native English speaker are pivotal. Generally, there are only two requirements: Being a Native or near Native English speaker and a TEFL / TESOL certificate. In some countries a third requirement is a Degree. TEFL / TESOL certification is often a fundamental requirement for teaching English overseas. Employers will often expect to see that you have completed a 120-hour TEFL / TESOL certificate course . Some employers may also seek specialized certifications, such as a course that additionally includes: Why get a...  [Read more]

ITTT's online TEFL courses and combined courses are your best options at this time for getting TEFL or TESOL certified and to prepare you for opportunities to teach English online and overseas in the future. Even though some of our in-class locations are slowly opening up again, many of them remain on hold throughout the rest of 2020. So if you're looking to take an in-class TEFL or TESOL course for teaching English as a foreign language, unfortunately, this is unlikely to happen for all our 30+ locations until 2021. For up-to-date info related to availability and cancellations of in-person TEFL courses around the globe, please check out available course dates on our location pages. Important to know: You can take our online courses and the first section of the combined course safely...  [Read more]

ITTT's online TEFL courses and combined courses are your best options at this time for getting TEFL or TESOL certified and to prepare you for opportunities to teach English online and overseas in the future. Even though some of our in-class locations are slowly opening up again, many of them remain on hold throughout the rest of 2020. So if you're looking to take an in-class TEFL or TESOL course for teaching English as a foreign language, unfortunately, this is unlikely to happen for all our 30+ locations until 2021. For up-to-date info related to availability and cancellations of in-person TEFL courses around the globe, please check out available course dates on our location pages. Important to know: You can take our online courses and the first section of the combined course safely...  [Read more]

ITTT's online TEFL courses and combined courses are your best options at this time for getting TEFL or TESOL certified and to prepare you for opportunities to teach English online and overseas in the future. Even though some of our in-class locations are slowly opening up again, many of them remain on hold throughout the rest of 2020. So if you're looking to take an in-class TEFL or TESOL course for teaching English as a foreign language, unfortunately, this is unlikely to happen for all our 30+ locations until 2021. For up-to-date info related to availability and cancellations of in-person TEFL courses around the globe, please check out available course dates on our location pages. Important to know: You can take our online courses and the first section of the combined course safely...  [Read more]

ITTT's online TEFL courses and combined courses are your best options at this time for getting TEFL or TESOL certified and to prepare you for opportunities to teach English online and overseas in the future. Even though some of our in-class locations are slowly opening up again, many of them remain on hold throughout the rest of 2020. So if you're looking to take an in-class TEFL or TESOL course for teaching English as a foreign language, unfortunately, this is unlikely to happen for all our 30+ locations until 2021. For up-to-date info related to availability and cancellations of in-person TEFL courses around the globe, please check out available course dates on our location pages. Important to know: You can take our online courses and the first section of the combined course safely...  [Read more]

ITTT's online TEFL courses and combined courses are your best options at this time for getting TEFL or TESOL certified and to prepare you for opportunities to teach English online and overseas in the future. Even though some of our in-class locations are slowly opening up again, many of them remain on hold throughout the rest of 2020. So if you're looking to take an in-class TEFL or TESOL course for teaching English as a foreign language, unfortunately, this is unlikely to happen for all our 30+ locations until 2021. For up-to-date info related to availability and cancellations of in-person TEFL courses around the globe, please check out available course dates on our location pages. Important to know: You can take our online courses and the first section of the combined course safely...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-04-04 | Writer: Stamford American International School | Email: [email protected] The Early Years Multilingual Learner (MLL) Coordinator’s overarching role is to enhance the Early Years curriculum with a specialised language support program for Nursery to KG1, emphasising English acquisition. Responsibilities include supporting teachers, conducting coaching cycles for ongoing teacher support, and fostering communication with parents for language development. The Coordinator collaborates with the Admissions and EAL teams. They are expected to take a school-wide perspective of language development and contribute to the overall commitment to culturally responsive teaching. Responsibilities: The job holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of...  [Read more]

  Pat from Malaysia is living and working as an accountant in Singapore. In her TEFL review video Pat tells us how she has been considering teaching English as a new career, which is why she decided to take the 120-hour online course with tutor support and videos from ITTT. The course gave Pat an overview of the various skills and techniques used in teaching English and also covered important aspects of English grammar. Pat would like to pursue teaching English in a language centre and hopes to build upon the knowledge and skills she has acquired with ITTT in the future. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English...  [Read more]

hello everybody uh it's another live stream with itttt and my name is lisa uh i'm super glad to welcome you as usual uh it's been just a week but uh it felt so long as for me uh because i really like going live and being helpful and today's live stream session is actually going to be pretty simple because um this is just a q a session um for non-native esl teachers hopefully um you will find it useful and um maybe you have some questions that concern you most so that's the time when you can actually ask these questions so feel free to use the comment section because i'm here for the next uh 45 to 60 minutes uh right for that so let's have this nice and lively conversation and to begin with um i think we can just share our feelings and maybe locations so as for me if you don't me if you...  [Read more]

hello there uh it's time for a live stream so uh i'm super glad to welcome you uh at today's live stream uh as usually i and my name is lisa i'm a tefl and t soul expert at itt and an online esl teacher who is also a non-native speaker so today's live stream is devoted to a really popular question of itt's lifetime job support so if it is something um interesting to you stay tuned stay with me here and we will um have a discussion over this topic uh by the way uh if you watch me right now if you watch me live could you please send your greetings to the chat box and let me know where you guys tuning in from uh i'm staying in russia uh so i'm located uh in in central russia pretty far from moscow uh and what else i usually go live on tuesday or wednesday so today's wednesday and i've chosen...  [Read more]

  As we have been helping potential teachers to get TEFL qualified and ready to head overseas to teach English for many years, employers around the world are well aware of our courses and certification. In fact, many employers actively seek out our TEFL graduates because they know they will have completed a highly-respected course that has prepared them for life in an international teaching environment. This recognition applies to all regions of the world as our long list of graduates going back many years have taught in almost every country you can think of. In years gone by it was possible to jump on a plane to almost any destination and find work as an English teacher without having any previous experience or qualifications. However, those days are now long gone and a reputable...  [Read more]

If you are thinking about teaching English at home or overseas and have yet to decide which course is the right option for you, we would highly recommend you take a close look at our multi-course bundles. There are many benefits to choosing one of our popular course packages, not least the financial aspect. By taking a multi-course option you will receive a major discount compared to the individual course prices which allows you to save more money to put towards your new teaching adventure. The other major benefit of our great value course packages is they will greatly enhance your CV/resume and open up a wider choice of potential job prospects in countries worldwide. Although a standard 120-hour TEFL certification will be enough to secure a good quality teaching job in many areas, having...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker TEFL Information In recent years, online courses have become more and more popular in many walks of life and TEFL is no exception. Due to the convenience and flexibility of distance learning and the clear financial savings compared with in-class training, online TEFL certification courses are the obvious choice for many aspiring English teachers. However, for many trainees this is likely to be their first taste of online study and distance learning can be a challenge for anyone who is new to this form of education. If you are considering an online TEFL course, we have put together the following tips to help you complete it with flying colors. Internet access Time management Ask questions Use all available resources Remember why you enrolled on the TEFL course Listen to this...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information In this blog post, we discuss some of the main reasons for taking a TEFL or TESOL course now rather than later. Why does it make sense to do it sooner rather than later. Watch the video about this topic Reason #1: It makes sense to take a course now is from a financial standpoint. Choosing your TEFL or TESOL course. Work through the course. Receive your certificate. Apply for jobs. Start your teaching career. Reason # 2: Take advantage of as many options or opportunities as possible. Reason # 3: A TEFL/TESOL Certificate never expires. Reason #4: You'll have more time to get your mind ready. Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! The first...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-01-02 | Writer: Lingostar | Email: [email protected] Founded in Singapore, Lingostar is an innovative online platform that brings high-quality one-on-one live classes to students around the world with a wide range of qualified native English teachers to choose from. Lingostar offers curricula designed by professional teaching and research teams and uses Oxford Thinker for its teaching materials. The curriculum used by Lingostar is aimed at students aged 5-13, and its mission is to encourage students to explore and pursue their interests, and to enhance their academic performance through an inspiring and engaging learning experience. What's more, classes are taught using Classpod so that teachers and students are able to interact with each other.As a start-up...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-03-21 | Writer: Lingostar | Email: [email protected] Founded in Singapore, Lingostar is an innovative online platform that brings high-quality one-on-one live classes to students around the world with a wide range of qualified native English teachers from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada to choose from. Lingostar offers curricula designed by professional teaching and research teams and uses Oxford Thinker for its teaching materials. The curriculum used by Lingostar is aimed at students aged 5-13, and its mission is to encourage students to explore and pursue their interests, and to enhance their academic performance through an inspiring and engaging learning experience. What’s more, classes are taught using Classpod so that teachers and students...  [Read more]

When choosing a certification for teaching English, three primary options emerge: TEFL, TESOL, and CELTA. Each has its own merits, and the best choice often hinges on your teaching aspirations. TEFL is typically favored for teaching children, while CELTA focuses on adult learners. TESOL bridges both demographics. Understanding the distinctions among these certifications can guide you to the right path for your educational journey and global adventures. What do TEFL, TESOL and CELTA stand for? What is the difference between TEFL and TESOL? What is a TEFL certification course? What is a TESOL certification course? Is TEFL or TESOL better? What is the difference between TEFL and CELTA? Is CELTA better than any other TEFL qualification? Understanding the acronyms in English teaching...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas We can start by considering a number of factors to investigate what these courses do or do not provide in terms of their outcomes. These factors are: Hours: Most free courses don't offer enough hours. Accreditation: Most free courses do not provide a recognized qualification. Marketing tool: The course is free, but you pay for certification. Summary: Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! It is possible to find some legitimate free TEFL or TESOL courses that do what they claim. Typically, they will be of a few hours' duration, such as a weekend course, and will have titles like "Introduction to TEFL/TESOL." These...  [Read more]

Where are TEFL and TESOL primarily utilized? TEFL finds its main application in the UK and Europe, whereas TESOL is the preferred terminology in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Despite their interchangeable usage, these terms reflect regional preferences for English teaching accreditation. Nonetheless, both TEFL and TESOL certifications offer comparable training and qualifications. What are the technical distinctions between TEFL and TESOL? Should I get TEFL or TESOL certified? Why get TEFL / TESOL certified. Video Testimonials. TEFL and TESOL, though frequently interchanged, possess distinct technical scopes. TEFL is geared towards teaching English to individuals in non-English speaking regions, typically for purposes like travel, business, or personal enrichment. In contrast,...  [Read more]

  Ecuador is the smallest country in the Andean region and is bordered by two other countries, Colombia to the north and Peru to the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean. The country is famous for its rich ecology and is home to thousands of species of plants, insects, birds and other animals which can be found in its many nature reserves and national parks. The most famous of which is the Galápagos Islands where Charles Darwin started to form his theory of evolution. Ecuador’s capital city Quito is the highest capital in the world at 2,850 meters above sea level. It is located on the slopes of an active volcano and was one of the first cities in the world to be named as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site along with Kraków in Poland. Other areas of interest besides the...  [Read more]

  ITTT’s Taiwan TEFL training course is based in the wonderful, vibrant city of Taipei. Taipei is a thriving metropolis of 2.7 million people and is the capital of Taiwan. It is also the political, economic, educational, and cultural center of the country, and one of the major regional hubs in East Asia. In Taipei you will find a mix of the traditional and modern where skyscrapers are juxtaposed with colonial buildings and old Chinese temples. One of the most famous, modern landmarks in Taipei is the Taipei 101 building, which was the world's tallest building when it opened in 2004 until the Burj Khalifa was built. The National Palace Museum, on the other hand, is the representative of Taiwan’s traditional Chinese culture and has a massive collection of ceramics, carvings,...  [Read more]