Open University Tefl Course

  There are many great benefits to taking an online TEFL certification course and one of the most popular is the fact that it can be taken from absolutely any location around the world. As long as you have access to an internet connection and a device to run it on, you are in business. As all of the written course materials and instruction videos can be downloaded for offline use, you do not even need to have continual internet access to successfully complete the training. Similarly, while some people have access to a powerful personal computer, this is not a necessity as our online courses can be just as easily taken using a laptop, tablet, or smartphone. How and when you choose to study is also in your own hands. To allow for maximum flexibility, you get to set your own study...  [Read more]

The certificates gained by completing a training course with ITTT are the only 100% online TEFL/TESOL certificates available that are validated, accredited, and credit-bearing from an internationally recognized university. The credits earned from ITTT courses have been transferred successfully to universities all over the world. 550-hour Expert Package (120 + CTBE + CTEYL + Diploma + CTEO + Practicum) 9 credit Bachelors 6 credit Masters 250-hour Diploma in TESOL Course 6 credit Bachelors 3 credit Masters 220-hour TEFL Master Package (120 + CTBE + CTEYL) 6 credit Bachelors 3 credit Masters 170-hour TEFL Certificate Course with Online Specialization (120 + CTEO) 5 credit Bachelors 3 credit Masters 120-hour TEFL/TESOL Certificate Course 3 credit Bachelors 1 credit Masters 50-hour...  [Read more]

When selecting a TEFL course, it is best to narrow your focus to the courses that will give you the best chance to achieve your goals. What type of employment would you like to undertake? Are you set on one type of teaching role or are you open to different types of employment? Why take a course with more than 120-hours? Which qualification is suited to higher-paying positions? TEFL qualified teachers are employed in a range of roles. Most notably, teaching children in a school setting, teaching business English at a language center, working as a private tutor, or teaching English online. Keeping your options open is a good approach, but it isn't for everyone. Understandably, some teachers limit their options to employment in a specific area or to the flexibility of online teaching...  [Read more]

  In order to make your TEFL training experience as smooth as possible we are able to accept a wide range of payment methods. If you want to get started as quickly as possible, we recommend using a credit or debit card as this is a quick, secure and hassle free option via our online payment page. As soon as you make the payment you will be able to get your exciting new life as a TEFL qualified teacher up and running. We also accept other quick and easy online payment methods such as Paypal and WeChat which also allow for a quick and convenient way to get the ball rolling. If credit cards and online payments are not your thing, no problem, we also accept more traditional payment methods including bank transfer and Western Union. Although these options might take a few days to clear,...  [Read more]

Absolutely. Whether you are fresh out of high school or university, or seeking a break from a routine job, a gap year offers a unique opportunity for self-discovery and growth. Teaching English abroad during this time can be incredibly rewarding. Not only does it allow you to immerse yourself in a new culture, but it also provides valuable work experience and a chance to impact others positively. As you navigate this journey, you will gain introspection, cherish present experiences, and set clearer visions for your future. So, considering a gap year to teach English can be one of the most enriching decisions you make. Why should you teach English abroad during your gap year? How should I prepare for my gap year? How do I find a suitable TEFL job? What about teaching English online? What...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences I learned English when I was 20 after my family and I decided to immigrate to Canada from Brazil. I hadn't had much exposure to the English language prior to the move. 25 years have gone by, and now I have the opportunity to teach English back in my home country of Brazil! Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Take our 4-week in-class course in Natal, Brazil, and start your own TEFL adventure! This post was written by our ITTT graduate George K. After coming back to my small hometown in the Brazilian countryside a couple of years ago, I met one of my childhood friends, Rodrigo. He had just opened a small English school in town and after a quick chat, I told him that I have decided to come back to live in...  [Read more]

  As well as offering a wide choice of high-quality TEFL courses, we also believe in providing excellent value for money. To ensure the world of teaching English abroad is open to people from all walks of life, we offer TEFL certification courses to suit all budgets. From our 60-hour introductory course to our 250-hour Diploma in TESOL, you should find a course that is affordable and suitable for your future employment plans. By keeping the cost of our courses as low as possible we hope to give everyone the chance to achieve their dreams of a career in English teaching. We also offer further value to our trainees by giving away free additional courses when you sign up for one of our most popular options. Many of our courses come with a free specialized course in teaching young...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching English is a challenging undertaking, and your students are looking to you for guidance. I am writing this summative to the reference to my teaching journey in China at a university. I was a master's student in English language and Applied linguistics at Central China Normal University. One day, I have been offered by the dean of the English department, if I can teach English in the department to some group of Chinese students. It was my first experience of teaching abroad and enthusiastically, I accepted and started teaching English. Therefore, I have taught the English language in various levels, ages, and different nationalities such as Africa, France, Bahrain, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Algeria. Politeness and behaviors...  [Read more]

hello everybody hello and welcome we're actually also going live on instagram today so i'm gonna check that out as well so when i look here hi this is on instagram and when i look here this is on facebook and youtube so hopefully everything will be working fine i hope everybody can hear me well and can see me as well so this is the first time that we're actually live on instagram and on facebook and youtube at the same time so i have a lot of screens here in front of me hello there i see somebody tuned in on instagram and a couple of people here as well on facebook and youtube so i hope everything is going well today hi great okay so unfortunately if you're watching on instagram um you won't be able to see like the screen and maybe some questions that i'm popping in there but um that's...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Near the end of my senior year at Oberlin College in America, I was selected to participate in the Oberlin Shansi Fellowship at Beijing Normal University. The main goals of the fellowship were to increase my Chinese language proficiency and to teach English to master's students in the department of Chinese Language and Culture. Reflecting upon the experiences that I had this past year has illuminated many things that I would like to improve upon as a teacher next year and has reminded me of some of the key moments that inspired me to continue teaching. Start of My Career Change of Approach Why I Decided to Stay Listen to this blog post Do you want to teach in China? Take a TEFL course to get more career opportunities! Related Articles: This post was...  [Read more]

There are several publishers involved in producing course books for the ESL classroom. The main publishers are Oxford University Press and Cambridge University Press. These two publishers produce course books across a range of ESL sectors including, young learners, adults, business English, and English for specific purposes. General English course books for adults will include topics geared towards the interest of adults such as the world of work, entertainment, socialising etc. They will also have more detailed explanations of grammar than you would find in books aimed at young learners. The majority of these course books can be ordered directly through the’ websites of the publishers, online from Amazon or in the EFL section at your local bookshop. Depending where you are located,...  [Read more]

At ITTT we fully understand that our in-class TEFL certificate courses require a great deal of commitment in terms of time, effort and expense on the part of the trainee. Therefore, it is our aim to match this level of commitment by providing everything we possibly can in terms of the overall quality of the course itself and in the ongoing support we provide once the course is completed. The main features of our in-class TEFL certification course include, but are not limited to, the following: While we aim to cover every possible eventuality, this is not always possible. However, we are constantly updating and improving our materials and facilities in order to provide the highest level of service possible. We are always open to suggestions and welcome any comments that will help to improve...  [Read more]

  One of the main advantages of having our online TEFL courses accredited by a leading educational institution such as the Paris University of International Education (PUIE) is the fact that through the PUIE you can gain credits towards your bachelor’s or master’s degree. For example, by completing our 120-hour TEFL certification course (our most popular course option) you will be able to claim three bachelor’s credits or one master’s credit. If you choose our 550-hour Expert Package you will gain nine bachelor’s credits or six master’s credits. With ITTT you can gain a teaching qualification that is welcomed by employers all over the world and also add to your higher education portfolio at the same time. It is worth noting that our certificates are the only purely...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-03-08 | Writer: Westgate Corporation | Email: [email protected] Spring 2024 Now Recruiting - Candidates welcome from within Japan or abroad!We are seeking highly motivated educators to teach English at universities in Japan. This unique opportunity is for bright teachers eager to enrich their teaching skills while realising the dream of exploring a foreign country. QUALIFICATIONS:- University graduates with a bachelor's and/or more advanced degree, plus one of the following:a) experience teaching EFL/ESL in a classroom environment, along with a teaching certificate (TEFL/TESL/TESOL) and/or teaching credentials or qualifications (elementary/primary/secondary)b) 1000+ hours of EFL/ESL classroom teaching experience in lieu of teaching certificates,...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching English to high-school students and teaching English to university students are uniquely different and require different skills and teaching methods. High school students are in a period of development known as adolescence. One of the leading developmental psychologists, Erik Erikson, defines adolescence as a period of struggle between identity versus role confusion (Hutchison, 2013). During adolescence, high schoolers are going through many physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes (Hutchison, 2013). They are struggling to define who they are in this world not about their parents. They want to make their own choices in life based on their reasoning. A high schooler may choose on their own to learn English as a foreign language, but...  [Read more]

Teaching English abroad without a university degree is certainly possible, albeit with some limitations. While certain countries have strict requirements due to governmental regulations or work visa policies, there are many destinations eager to hire English teachers irrespective of a degree. For aspiring educators without a 4-year degree, it is all about flexibility and seeking countries with high demand for English instruction. Will a TEFL certificate help me get a job if I don't have a degree? Where can I teach in Asia without a university degree? Where can I teach in Latin America without a degree? Where can I teach in Europe without a degree? Obtaining a TEFL certificate is advantageous, especially for those without a degree aiming to teach English abroad. While it is feasible to...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching English to foreign students can be challenging, yet one of the most rewarding experiences. Providing education on the English language to young, middle-aged, or older individuals can be an eventful experience, shaping an instructor's portfolio and personal life. In this report, I explore possible advantages and disadvantages of teaching English to university students in China from a prospective instructor's perspective. Individual Needs Working on Personal Qualities Listen to this blog post Enjoying The Process Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dhanisha N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Teaching, in general, can be an action-packed...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-03-10 | Writer: Prince Sultan University | Email: [email protected] Details of Position Institution: University Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Subjects: Academic English, English for Specific Purposes Students: Adults (ages 18 to 30+) Duration: One academic year (renewable) Working hours: eight (8) working hours (from 7 AM to 3 PM, or 8 AM to 4PM), Sunday to Thursday Holidays: Paid annual leave of thirty (30) days for every year of continued service plus full-paid leave on National Day, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha Salary: 17,000 20,000 SAR per month depending on qualifications and experience. This includes an accommodation allowance. Other benefits: Medical insurance, annual flight allowance, end of service bonus Probationary period: 90 days Qualifications...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-03-02 | Writer: Teaching House | Email: [email protected] ESOL TUTOR - Miami LONDON BRIDGE SRL are looking for two tutors able to teach conversational English to 10 students each at Barry University, every morning from 09.30 am to 12.30.  ‍ To apply, please contact the email address in the job heading. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  In this TEFL review video Matt tells us that she graduated from ITTT’s 120-hour online TEFL course. He decided to take the TEFL course in order to be able to teach English in either Spain or Chile upon graduating from university. He recommends this course to anyone interested in teaching English abroad. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Teaching English abroad is a great way to see the world and get paid while doing it, but what does it actually involve? Before you buy a plane ticket and jet off across the world it is a good idea to research as much as possible about TEFL qualifications, the possible restrictions you might encounter when applying for jobs, and the long term prospects this path might lead to. Here we look at the answers to all these questions and more. What does TEFL and TESOL stand for? What are the technical differences between TEFL and TESOL? What qualifications do I need to teach EFL? How do TEFL courses differ? Which TEFL course provides the most comprehensive training? Is an online TEFL course sufficient for teaching English abroad? Do I really need a TEFL certificate to teach abroad? Why...  [Read more]

  Hanaya has recently completed our 120-hour online TEFL course to be able to open her own English language school in her hometown in China. She recommends the course to anyone wanting to work as an English teacher around the world.  [Read more]

All you really need to teach English abroad is a strong desire to try something new and a teaching qualification that will show potential employers that you have undergone some level of teacher training. The internationally recognised qualification in this situation is a TEFL certificate and these courses typically have few set requirements. What level of English is required to take a TEFL course? What age limits are there with TEFL courses? What educational background do I need to take a TEFL course? Do English language teachers need to be bilingual? Do qualified teachers still need to complete a TEFL course? Do I need to know a lot about grammar to teach English abroad? Having a good level of English comprehension is the most obvious requirement for taking a TEFL certification...  [Read more]

The English Opens Doors Program (EODP) in Chile is an initiative backed by the Chilean government to bolster English proficiency among its youth. This esteemed program recruits foreign educators, primarily as teaching assistants, to collaborate with local educators in public schools across the nation. Focusing on students aged 10 to 18, the EODP's primary mission is to elevate the English language skills of Chilean students. What are the requirements for the English Opens Doors Program? What does the English Opens Doors Program involve? What are the benefits of the English Opens Doors Program? To qualify for Chile's English Opens Doors Program (EODP), applicants must fulfill the following criteria: While not mandatory, prior teaching credentials and international travel experience can...  [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]

  Andra is from Indonesia and is studying for his master?s degree at a university in Malaysia. In this TEFL review, Andra tells us how he has been teaching English to primary and secondary school students for more than two years. Andra points out that students? parents will have more confidence in their child?s teacher if he or she has a recognized teaching qualification and this is one of the reasons he decided to take the 120-hour online TEFL course with ITTT. 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 language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each...  [Read more]

Below we look at the different regions of the world where you can work as an English teacher without having a university degree. Bear I mind that labour and immigration requirements for any country are always subject to change and that you should always contact your local consulate for the most up-to-date information before making your plans. Europe probably offers some of the best opportunities for those without degrees with a large number of countries in the region not requiring them as prerequisite for teaching English. In countries with high demand for business English instruction such as France you are more likely to succeed with some business experience behind you rather than a degree. Africa is a good destination for those looking to volunteer their services as English teachers...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In the current world, we live in being able to communicate is a massive factor in the making of one's career success. English is an internationally recognized standard for communication at the workplace. There are many reasons why we should learn English. There are many reasons why being able to communicate effectively and clearly in English can affect a student's future career. Global Job Opportunities International Experience Rapport Building Broadening Horizons Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Anwar A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Firstly, when you speak English, whether as a first or...  [Read more]

No, while having a degree can provide more opportunities, it is not an absolute requirement. Many language schools are open to hiring individuals solely based on their passion and capability to teach. With a proper TEFL certification, even those without a formal degree can successfully teach English abroad and fulfill their aspirations in the field. Why do certain TEFL positions require a degree? How can I find a TEFL job without a degree? Where can I teach English without a degree? Europe Asia South and Central America North Africa and the Middle East While possessing inherent teaching qualities such as passion, commitment, and rapport with students are invaluable, certain TEFL positions do require a degree. This necessity is often not based on the presumption that a degree ensures...  [Read more]

  All ITTT online TEFL certification courses are accredited by leading institutions in the world of English language teaching, including the Paris University of International Education (PUIE). The PUIE is a higher education institute that is recognized by the Paris Academy as a degree-granting organization. In fact, our certificates are the only purely online TEFL certificates out there that are validated, accredited and credit bearing from an internationally-recognized university. Through the PUIE our online TEFL courses have been evaluated and have successfully met all the criteria necessary to be accredited by this prominent and highly respected institute. If you choose to attend an in-class TEFL course at one of our many international training centers, the certificate you...  [Read more]