See the world teaching English overseas with a TEFL Institute professional tefl certification.
If you have ever wanted to get paid to live and work in a foreign country, an English teaching job abroad could be for you!
If you speak English fluently and have an adventurous spirit, you can be trained to teach professionally as an English teacher overseas. No foreign language knowledge or teaching experience is required; the only requirement is a good command of the English language and the proper training. Language classes are often taught in 100 percent English, which is why native English speakers are so sought after. The demand for fluent and native English speakers outweighs the supply of teachers. People from all walks of life go overseas each year regardless of age and educational background; they simply become TEFL certified and then have the opportunity to work worldwide.
Obtain your TEFL certification with our various TEFL courses online (TEFL Professional or TEFL Basic), TEFL Seminar (a weekend TEFL training in Chicago) or through one of the many TEFL Institute international locations worldwide. We offer TEFL International courses in: TEFL Italy, TEFL Turkey, TEFL Spain, TEFL China, TEFL Nepal, TEFL India, TEFL Costa Rica, TEFL Peru, TEFL Brazil, TEFL Ghana, TEFL Kenya, TEFL Russia, TEFL England, and TEFL Tanzania.
TEFL Professional
120 hours of online TEFL Certification (100 hour coursework and 20 hour student observation). TEFL training available 24/7 over a two month period part time with a university professor and 20-25 other students. This is conducted in a virtual classroom using blackboard.com.
You will cover
- » Teaching & Learning Styles
- » Classroom Physical Space
- » Curriculum Development
- » Speaking & Listening
- » Reading Writing
- » Methodologies & Approaches
- » Grammar
- » Practicum of student teaching
TEFL Basic
50 hours of introduction TEFL training in a self pace/self study environment. Your TEFL course can be finished in 30 days.
You will cover
- » History of TEFL
- » Class Lesson Planning
- » Curriculum Development
- » Methods & Approaches
- » Optional Student Teaching
International TEFL Courses
TEFL Institute offers 120 hours of TEFL training over a 4 week period of time while being immersed in a new culture in over 20 fascinating, exotic destinations worldwide.
Our TEFL Certification training is specifically designed for those to become first year English teachers whose dreams and goals include living and working abroad.
Our TEFL certification focuses on both theoretical and practical TEFL methodology by combining both theoretical analyses and in-classroom practice with real ESL students. Our TEFL participants are brought up-to-date on industry-leading innovations: honing the knowledge and practical skills in the field of Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TEFL).
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TEFL Seminar
This 2 day TEFL weekend course is held at our Chicago office and university locations. This seminar is a hands-on approach with in person feedback in a small classroom. This is an excellent course as a short term TEFL training on the basics as a stand alone course or as an add-on to the Online TEFL training. This may also be used in volunteer opportunities such as the TEFL Institute Summer Programs.
Items covered:
- » Class Lesson Planning Exercise
- » Peer Teaching
- » Learning Styles
- » Classroom Environment
- » Cultural exercises
- » Video tape review of participants during weekend class
Our TEFL training courses are now available at Roosevelt University. Roosevelt University is a major four-year university based in Chicago, Illinois. Earn academic credit our use your financial aid. Learn more / Register online
TEFL Institute was featured on the Fulbright Program website in April. Fulbright candidates receive a 30% discount. The Fulbright Program is accepting applications from certified teachers who are interested in teaching in primary and middle schools for one academic year in Taiwan on a new program currently being planned in the U.S. by the Graduate School, USDA and in Taiwan by the Ministry of Education. Learn more / Register online
Introductory training course held at the Norris Center of Northwestern University that prepares students to teach English abroad. Students will complete training in the areas of class lesson planning, classroom management, finding and ESL job abroad, and preparing to go abroad to live. Learn more / Register online
Teach English in Chile through the United Nation's Open Doors Project with the Chile Ministry of Education. TEFL Institute offers its students the opportuntity to teach English in Chile for the summer or throughout the year. Just register and complete any of our TEFL Courses. Learn more / Register online