What will I learn
Within the course, you will be trained to be a successful IELTS exam preparation instructor. You will be given the tools to prepare students via the 30-hour course which we offer. This is a key part of improving your career prospects and becoming a specialist within a specific field of teaching – one which is admittedly niche and can pay more.
Course Content
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is designed to be a standard English language test to measure proficiency for non-native English speakers, many of whom travel to an English-speaking country for the sake of starting a career. A large number of training and job providers will use the IELTS results as a way to decide whether or not a student is accepted for study. If you have the qualifications to offer training in this arena, you will vastly improve your employability as a TEFL teacher and maximize your earning potential in Canada and beyond.
If you have IELTS training on your resume, then it indicates to a prospective employer that you are capable of teaching English in classrooms and right here in Canada. This course has been designed to offer both theory and practical components, meaning that you will not only get the theoretical knowledge to teach but also the practical experience required to feel confident doing it.
It’s not surprising to know that the qualification provides a lot of opportunities for any aspiring teacher. You could obviously base yourself in Canada and work from there, but you can also use it to go abroad and teach wherever you would like. It also means you can try your hand at online tutoring if you are confident. As an exam preparation coach, you have plenty of amazing opportunities at your fingertips, making it a highly desirable qualification for many people.
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1-3 Modules One-Three:
Module 1: Introduction to IELTS
Get to know the IELTS exam inside out! This module covers the structure, scoring system, and your role as an IELTS teacher, ensuring you’re ready to help learners achieve their best scores.
Module 2: IELTS Listening Skills
Master the art of teaching IELTS Listening. Understand the test structure, identify common challenges, and explore effective teaching strategies that boost listening comprehension and success.
Module 3: IELTS Reading Skills
Help your students excel in IELTS Reading. Learn how to teach skimming, scanning, and vocabulary-building techniques, and discover how to adapt reading lessons to fit diverse learner needs.
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4-6 Modules Four-Six:
Module 4: IELTS Writing Skills
Teach IELTS Writing like a pro! This module breaks down both writing tasks, from structuring essays to providing feedback, and offers strategies to help learners improve their writing scores.
Module 5: IELTS Speaking Skills
Equip your students with the skills to succeed in the IELTS Speaking test. Learn how to teach fluency, coherence, and pronunciation, and gain practical tips for conducting and assessing mock speaking tests.
Module 6: Classroom Management and Lesson Planning
Plan lessons that make a difference! This module focuses on creating effective IELTS lesson plans, adapting materials for different learners, and understanding how to structure an IELTS curriculum.
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7-8 Modules Seven-Eight
Module 7: Mock Tests and Assessments
Prepare your students for test day! Learn how to design and administer mock IELTS tests, provide constructive feedback, and guide learners towards improvement based on their performance.
Module 8: Final Review and Professional Development
Wrap up your IELTS teaching journey with key strategies for success, and explore professional resources to continue growing as an IELTS educator.
Accreditation
We work with Highfield Qualifications. This group provides full accreditation for the level five qualification we are able to offer. It is something we recommend for people who have very little experience with teaching, or those who need a formal qualification.
With this support, we can offer a recognized global qualification that is usable not only in Canada but also in the rest of the world. It’s very helpful for seeking out jobs and positions across the TEFL industry. You can visit the Ofqual website to learn more about Highfield.
The Accreditation Council for Distance Learning
The ACDL is a body which specializes in accrediting courses done via distance learning. They strive to maintain a high level of quality for all learners, and we are pleased to have achieved our qualification from them. Our accreditation number is 2854-2540 if you need to verify us for yourself.
The Vital Consular is a verification seal and not an accreditation. This difference, while technical, is still important. The TEFL Institute is a verified TEFL provider in the UK. Therefore, any courses and qualifications which we produce are valid around the world – not just in Canada, but everywhere else too. The Vital Consular is a special verification which ensures we have the backing of the UK Government.
Therefore, if you go and submit for a work permit somewhere like China or Vietnam, then you will be able to get your qualifications immediately verified and authenticated, which makes applying for a permit or a visa an easy task. If you didn’t have a qualification that could be approved in this way, you’d have to go and apply for a new one – a costly and time-consuming process.
We are a provider which has been recognized around the world for the standard of training which we produce for our learners and part of this has always been down to the fact that we are working hard to deliver results. Our amazing academic team has worked tirelessly to ensure that the standard you get is one which you’ll love, and our results often speak for themselves.
Why us
When you work with us, we’ll be supporting you from the beginning of your journey because we care about your welfare and growth as a teacher. That is something that we feel separates us from the competition. We aim to prepare you to get a career in any field or situation by giving you generalized tools that have applications everywhere. Our team is heavily invested in your growth, and we work hard to make sure that your experiences are positive ones and that we work tirelessly with you to deliver the best training.
Our Core Principles
Passion – As a team, we are passionate about what we do and actively work to ensure that you have the best experiences possible. We are always searching for new opportunities for our staff so they feel they can be supported in the right way.
Genuine & Committed – We are committed to what we do and work tirelessly to help you learn and grow throughout your learning journey. For us, it doesn’t matter whether you need feedback from your peers or some individual support – we find a way to help you.
Partnership & Collaboration – We work with a selection of companies and groups around the world to ensure that you’ve got access to the tools and ideas you need to grow and thrive. We’re always working to ensure that you’ve got opportunities to grow.
Integrity – We always work with integrity and maintain high moral standards for our staff and partners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TEFL?
TEFL is all about Teaching English as a Foreign Language. As a TEFL teacher, you’ll be teaching non-native speakers how to communicate without translation tools.
Who can do a TEFL course?
Anybody can take a TEFL course – we’re not fussy about who we accept. We do suggest that you’ll need to be confident in the idea of teaching and have a C1 level of English proficiency, but that’s about it.
What do I need to teach online?
If you don’t have any teaching experience, get some work experience and take our 10-hour teaching methodologies course. Most companies will want a TEFL certificate, proof of experience, and a bachelor’s degree. You will also need a laptop, stable Wi-Fi, and a headset for teaching.
How are the courses laid out?
Our courses are multi-media. They are a mix of podcasts, videos, tests and other types of content. You can complete them independently or online. We also offer specialist courses which can be done online as necessary.
Are the courses accredited?
Our Level 5 TEFL Course is fully regulated by Ofqual. We also have ACDL approval for all our courses.
Is this course completely online? How flexible is this course?
You can complete all of the courses we provide entirely online. There are hybrid courses which can be done as a mix of distance and in-person training, and some virtual training is held at specific times. You’ve got six months to do a standard course, but we’re always available to grant extensions for specific situations, so please get in touch.
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Best for
We recommend this course for the following people:
- People over the age of 17 who are searching for a professional qualification.
- People interested in teaching but aren’t sure about a TEFL career
- People who want to perfect and improve their grammar skills.
Flexible and engaging
Our accredited TEFL course is designed to give people everything that they need to become an accredited TEFL teacher. We offer 24/7 access from the app that we provide, so you’re welcome to pick out what will work best for you during the training.
Easy employer verification
Employers who want to verify your qualifications to ensure they are legitimate can do so at any point by using our employer verification tool. We designed this to ensure employers were confident prospective teachers were properly qualified.
Competitive salary, secure employment
If you want to be able to build a career and get access to the best TEFL jobs, then you’ll need to have 120 hours of study as a minimum requirement. We offer a 120-hour minimum course which you can use to get qualified fast.
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