TEFL
COURSE - How to choose
TEFL is just a generic name nowadays. Every
course you can do is therefore a TEFL course. The choice of TEFL
courses is vast, but divides up nicely by duration & cost:
TEFL 4 weekers - Exam board recognised
A TEFL course that is externally moderated
by University of Cambridge, or Trinity College London still stands
out as being the "most internationally recognised" in
the eyes of many commentators (and some school owners). TEFL teachers
with one of the qualifications (Cambridge
CELTA, Trinity
CertTESOL) will unsurprisingly argue that they're the best ones
to go for too.
TEFL 4 weekers
- Other courses
High quality equivalent courses which offer
face-to-face courses of anything from 100 to 160 hours which may
be self regulated, but are well established and consistent.
TEFL Short Course
Shorter TEFL courses – anything
from one-week courses to weekend
TEFL certificates, designed to give you an insight and flavour
of TEFL, and sometimes enough for you to secure casual work abroad.
Online TEFL Courses
Online
TEFL Courses and Distance
TEFL courses are ideal if you are short of time or you wish
to spread your study over a longer period. They also might prove
advantageous if you are a little low on funds.
FURTHER SUPPORT AND ADVICE
Volunteering.
You can do much worse than to travel and teach around the
world. Volunteering is a popular option which gives you the chance
to "have a go" and build experience, whilst giving something
back.
Find out more about volunteering:
www.serveyourworld.com
Life Coaching Support.
If you're planning on a huge life changing career shift, or career
break, then you might need some help with the transition too. Articles,
advice and a complimentary life
coaching session is available
at:
www.StraightforwardCoaching.com
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