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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]

Mark Crocker TEFL Information Alumni Experiences English has quickly become the leading language of the world. Whether we like it or not, most countries have chosen English as the language of business and international interaction, and because of this, many are pushing their people to learn English as a second language. To help guide this initiative, many businesses, schools, and private households are hiring native English-speakers to teach English to those wishing to learn. While learning directly from a native speaker is the ideal way to learn a new language, unfortunately, it is common for many English speakers to go abroad and hope to be able to teach effectively with no prior teacher training. The Benefits of a TEFL Certification The Importance of Learning the ESA Method Knowing...  [Read more]

While certified teachers possess the fundamental skills to educate, acquiring a TEFL certification significantly enhances their ability to teach English abroad. Many qualified teachers opt for TEFL certification to address the distinct challenges of teaching English as a foreign language. Whether you are a newly qualified teacher seeking international classroom experience or a seasoned educator wanting to explore new cultures, a TEFL certification makes your CV/resume stand out, offering an edge in securing premier teaching roles worldwide. Do qualified teachers need a TEFL certificate? What are the benefits of having a TEFL certificate? Will a TEFL certificate get my CV/resume to the top of the pile? In many cases, qualified teachers do need a TEFL certificate. While searching for jobs...  [Read more]

  China is the largest market for teaching English as a foreign language - but the pandemic has brought about a lot of changes. Is it still worth going to China? How do you find a teaching job in China? How do you get into the country? Expert China teacher recruiter Dan Wharton will answer all these questions and more during this live session. #BestTEFL #TEFLcourse #TeachEnglish Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

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]

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]

Date posted:2024-04-17 | Writer: Nord Anglia Education | Email: [email protected] We’re looking to recruit an Elementary English Teacher to join our Dalian Huamei Bilingual School, a Nord Anglia Education school.   THE SCHOOL Established in 2010, Dalian Huamei School provides bilingual education in grades 1 to 12 for full-time Chinese students.Based on the Chinese curriculum requirements, the courses incorporate elements of an international program, such as American English and the sciences. Lessons are given in Chinese and English, creating an immersive learning environment. We also provide Grade 3 to Grade 12 students with opportunities to develop the ability to live independently.Guided by our School Wide Learner Outcomes, we aim to help students develop academic...  [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]

Date posted:2024-03-11 | Writer: SeekTeachers | Email: [email protected] SeekTeachers is currently seeking for an experienced and committed Primary EAL teacher to join a school in Suzhou, China. The position is to start in August and this is a great opportunity to join one of the leading British schools in the country.   Our client is a young and vibrant school that continues to grow and develop. Drawing on the best practices of both British and International education, the school offers a curriculum based on the ENC up to IGCSE and IBDP in Year 12 and 13. The curriculum is suitably adapted to reflect the needs of students in an international school and extends well beyond the formal classroom into extra- curricular activities.    To apply, you must have:  **Have a...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-03-24 | Writer: EF English First | Email: [email protected] Hiring Immediately for 2024! Full Support & Free Flight ProvidedWant something different? Explore Teaching Opportunities in China in 2024! No prior experience required! Enjoy comprehensive support and complimentary flights! Teach in China! No Experience Needed! Full Support & Free Flights! Join EF English First to teach in China! Where you can earn money, travel across Asia in your free time while developing yourself personally and professionally through the support of EF’s global network and training. In EF, we offer a plethora of career paths to choose from, providing ample opportunities for growth and advancement.  What will you get? Competitive salary + performance bonus after 6 months and...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-03-20 | Writer: Seek Teachers | Email: [email protected] We are currently looking for an experienced Kindergarten teacher, Primary Teacher and Secondary Teacher to join the great team in August.  Start Date: Aug 01, 2024 Salary up to: 44,000  USD (U.S. Dollar) Per annum   An ideal candidate should have: - A Bachelor degree or above in Early Childhood Education or a relevant subject - A teaching qualification - Native English speaker  - Have a minimum of two years teaching experience in a relevant subject  - International/EAL experience is desirable  - Flexible to adapt to a new culture    The school offers an attractive salary package includes:  **Competitive monthly salary **Annual travel allowance **Work visa ...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-04-08 | Writer: American International School of Guangzhou | Email: [email protected] Elementary School Substitute Teacher in Early Years and Lower Elementary School We are looking for talents who are currently residing in GZ. This is a part-time position without benefits.   TEACHING ASSIGNMENT  Elementary Substitute Teacher.  There are 28 Classroom Teachers and 20 Specialists or 36 TAs that may require a short or long term substitute.  Grade levels range from Pre-Kindergarten through to Grade 5   CLASS SIZE Between 18-24 students depending on grade level.   DAILY SCHEDULE Approximately six 40-minute periods of an eight period day. The school runs on a 6-day schedule. REQUIRED WEEKLY MEETING TIME Monday Faculty meetings plus 2 planning...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-04-20 | Writer: Keystone Academy China | Email: [email protected] Requirements for Teaching Staff at Keystone Academy Keystone Academy is a new model of education in China. It blends distinctive traditions in eastern, western, and international education, creating a “new world school” that is academically outstanding. At Keystone, we embrace a world that is dynamic and ever-changing. We learn from and we learn for this enterprising, global community. Our keystones are: • bilingual immersion in Chinese and English; • building character and community in a residential setting;  • promoting Chinese culture and identity in a world context. We are re-imagining the global preparedness needed to enable young people to become the leaders and trailblazers...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-03-23 | Writer: Nanjing International School | Email: [email protected] Nanjing International School (NIS) is a leading non-profit international IB World school. Founded in 1992, NIS is the oldest international school in Nanjing and the first IB Continuum School in China. We are proud to be fully accredited by CIS, WASC, and the IB. We offer an innovative International Baccalaureate Pre-K to 12 curriculum that puts students at the centre of their learning. We are the only independent, non-profit international school in the city, with over 600 students from over 35 nationalities - making us the largest and most diverse in Nanjing. Contract Days  195 Starting Salary  US$53,500 - $62,500 (this is paid in Chinese currency) - this is a net amount. Taxes 100%...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-03-19 | Writer: Shanghai SMIC Private School (International Division) | Email: [email protected] Please note that it is essential for candidates to be native speakers due to local visa restrictions. Job Duties: • Teach a minimum of 20 class periods per week (Teaching middle school English Language Arts to Chinese students);• Collaborate with grade-level teachers on ELA Unit planning;• Work with Chinese Track MHS students in an ESL classroom as assigned for the school year;• Work on curriculum development, which includes preparing effective diverse lesson units based on the school’s curriculum formats using the Understanding by Design (UbD);• Positively collaborate with fellow CIC staff and Chinese Track staff;• Design authentic assessments and...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-03-12 | Writer: SeekTeachers | Email: [email protected] Responsibilities: **Create engaging lesson plans that align with the curriculum objectives and effectively deliver English language instruction. **Foster a supportive classroom environment conducive to active learning. **Utilise interactive teaching methods such as group work, discussions, debates, and multimedia resources. **Provide individualised attention and support to meet the diverse needs of students. **Assess student progress regularly through assignments, tests, projects, and presentations. **Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum planning activities. **Communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding student performance or concerns. **Participate in staff meetings, professional development...  [Read more]

  In this TESOL review Jason describes his experience during his TEFL/TESOL course in Shanghai, China. He talks about the hands on teaching opportunities that the course provided. The majority of ITTT's trainees who do our four week intensive course come with no prior knowledge or experience of teaching English. Our challenging but rewarding courses give trainees the confidence and skills to be able to take up teaching positions in countries all over the world. 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]

  In this TESOL review video, Leidy from Colombia shares her thoughts on taking a TEFL/TESOL course with ITTT. She is currently teaching English in Guangzhou, China, and recently completed her 120-hour TEFL certification course with ITTT. She enjoyed her experience taking the course and loved all the additional material, like video lessons, exercises and printable lesson plans the course includes. She recommends ITTT to anyone wanting to teach English abroad. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Hi, welcome Linda here from ITTT. Thanks for joining today. Thanks for taking some time out of your day. I know it's a little bit later than usually, but that's because we have a guest today which I'm gonna announce and introduce in a short while. So thank you guys for being here. Yeah, this is what we're going to talk about today, teaching English in China, what you need to know for the next year. A lot of things have changed because of COVID, because of the pandemic, and all those things. So that's why we invited Dan from Teach English Global, and he's gonna tell us all about it today. So, yeah, thanks for being here, and as always, please don't forget to like and subscribe so you never miss any of our other upcoming live sessions. We go live every week, usually this day, different time....  [Read more]

  Ning is from China and has recently completed the 120-hour TEFL course from ITTT. In this TEFL review, she shares her thoughts on the course experience. She thought the course was extremely helpful and was impressed by the many topics the course covers. She also loved the variety of online resources available to new teachers during and after the course.  [Read more]

  Milosz is originally from Poland he is now teaching English in China. In this TESOL review video he tells us how the TESOL course he did with ITTT has been a practical help with his day-to-day teaching. Taking a TESOL course with ITTT is a great way to open up employment opportunities around the world and teaching English helps you to see a side of country that most tourists do not see. 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 section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to...  [Read more]

  Nicole is currently teaching English in China and recently took a TEFL/TESOL course from ITTT. In this TEFL review she is sharing why she recommends this course to anyone wanting to teach English abroad.  [Read more]

  Maksim from Russia is living and working in Shanghai, China. He took the 120-hour online TEFL course with ITTT and in his TEFL review video he tells us how he found the course to be well organized, interesting and not complicated. Maksim thinks that having the TEFL certificate played an important role in helping him to find a job teaching English in China. 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 section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This...  [Read more]

  Daisy is from China and is interested in teaching English to EFL learners. That's why she completed her 120-hour online TEFL course. She found it very useful and practical and she is sure that this qualification will advance her career opportunities by a lot. This is her TEFL review. 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 section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This unit teaches us that how a teacher should well plan a lesson. Lesson...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-04-20 | Writer: BASIS Bilingual School Guangming | Email: [email protected] BASIS Bilingual School Guangming is seeking qualified candidates for an Early Childhood Teacher - Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year! BASIS International teachers are knowledgeable, passionate, and believe in transforming education. As part of a uniquely collaborative and professional teaching community, BASIS International teachers motivate students to reach their highest potential, while also elevating their own skills through peer collaboration and a culture where learning is of the greatest importance. Our Kindergarten classrooms are taught by two teachers--the lead Kindergarten Teacher and an additional Kinder Teaching Fellow. The Kinder Teaching Fellow supports...  [Read more]

  This is a TESOL review from Steffie from the Netherlands who decided to take her 120-hour online TEFL/TESOL course to pursue a teaching career in China. Her husband is currently working at a university in China and Steffie also wanted to start working as a teacher there. The course gave her a lot of joy and she learned all the skills and techniques she needs to succeed as a teacher. 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 section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to...  [Read more]

  In this ITTT TESOL review video Karen describes her experience during her TESOL/TEFL course in Hangzhou, China. ITTT has training centers in over thirty different international locations. To find training center that suits you just visit our web site or follow the above links. 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 section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Reported speech is often confusing for students because the grammar shifts between direct...  [Read more]

  Neil took the in-class TEFL course with TEFL International in Zhuhai, China. In this TEFL review video, Neil points out what was covered in the course including grammar, pronunciation as well as the practical side of teaching. He found the trainers encouraged him to put what he was learning into practice in the classroom. 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 section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! I enjoyed the discussion on Grammar. I...  [Read more]

  In this TEFL review video trainee Amy talks about her experiences with TEFL in China. Regardless of the course or the course location ITTT offers quality, professional training and you will be given the skills and tools you need to begin your exciting career teaching English abroad. 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 section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Unit sixteen covers the conditionals and reported speech. There are five main...  [Read more]