TEFL in Auckland: Accredited Courses by The TEFL Institute - Globally Recognized Level 5 Diploma

The courses that we offer to our learners are known and acknowledged around the world. With that being said, one of the most hotly demanded courses in the world right now is the 120-hour accredited TEFL course which we offer. It provides all the necessities you’d need for starting your new career. This specific course is part of our fast-track program, which will help you to get trained quickly and then be able to submit applications for jobs faster. However, it is still the recommended 120 hours – a time period recognised for being the minimum amount of time anyone would need to complete a TEFL qualification.

The qualification will offer you all the tools and resources that you need to start teaching English as a foreign language in schools and places around Auckland, which means that you’ll be just as prepared to teach in a classroom as you might be teaching on a private basis tutoring.

As the ultimate goal of the course is to help prepare you for teaching English as a foreign language, and to get you ready in as little time as possible, you can complete the course in as little as four weeks if you so choose. You can learn in any way you feel is best, from quizzes to audio or video clips. We want to make sure that the course is comprehensive enough for you to enjoy yourself and to be able to give you all you need without getting bored.

Our entry requirements are meant to be minimal so the course is accessible for everyone. You will need to have a C1 minimum English proficiency, and an online device to access the course, but that’s all you really need.

We strive to make sure that the options we offer people are going to help them succeed regardless of what they want to do. Furthermore, our services are constantly evolving. For example, you can get access to our dedicated app, and prospective employers can check the authenticity of your qualifications using our website.

Training to become an English teacher abroad is quite simple. You will need to complete the 10 modules which we have put together as part of your course. However, we give you complete freedom in regards to how you choose to complete these components. You can learn via written materials, audio clips or video clips depending on your need. We want to encourage you to find a learning style that works for you.

We have designed the course to be highly flexible and easy to use. You can teach English all over the world with the help of our skill set.

On average, we find that students take four weeks to complete the course. However, that is four weeks of constant study. We know that not everybody has that amount of time to exclusively focus on getting a qualification. Therefore, you have six months to complete the course in its entirety. This gives you plenty of time to fit your studies around work or other obligations.

Once you have achieved your TEFL certification, you can use it to teach English around the world. If you want to teach English in New Zealand, you have four main areas available to you. Some of them are harder to find a job in than others.

Public Schools

As English is the primary language of New Zealand, it is taught in schools as part of a normal curriculum. However, there are sometimes extra classes available for students who have moved from other countries and need to catch up on their English skills. This will be your primary entrance point as a public school teacher.

With that being said, this is the hardest area to get a job in because the requirements are a degree which has been recognised by the government, as well as teaching qualification in New Zealand. Most new teachers find this is something to aim towards if they have a particular inclination, otherwise it is less focused on as a career path.

International Schools

International or private schools tend to operate with a different set of rules to other places. This is typically because these types of schools require a fee from parents or guardians. Therefore, the standard of education is often above and beyond what you would receive in public education, and focuses more on providing skills and information that will be useful across the world. With this in mind, English is often taught as a chosen subject for many foreign students.

This is good news for teachers, because the salary they can earn is higher than public education, and there are often other benefits like accommodation or travel costs paid for by the school. However, the entry requirements for a job are much higher, and you will be competing with qualified teachers to secure a position.

Language Schools

Arguably the most accessible way of teaching English as a foreign language is to get a job at a language school. Language schools exist all over New Zealand and the rest of the world, and they are highly popular with newly qualified teachers because they are very flexible in terms of who they employ and how they support you.

Your students will likely be adults who are trying to learn English later on in life. Normal English and business English are both key skills for the corporate world, so if you can teach both of these subjects then you are going to have even more options available to you. You will primarily be working in the evenings and on weekends, and the average contract may only be 25 hours a week. You will probably need to look at side careers to make a bit of money.

Tutoring

Tutoring is a very good option for anybody who wants to use their TEFL qualification in a unique way because it means that they can pretty much go and build the type of business that works for them. You are in a unique position to pick who you teach to, how much you charge, and when you decide to teach. Obviously, you would have to pay tax on your income, but it’s a good way to build up some money on the side.

If you want to be able to go and work in New Zealand then you do have a few options at your disposal. However, you’ll need to go through the visa application process to be able to get what you need. In most cases, you’ll only be able to get access to a work visa to begin with – you’ll need to apply for permanent residency later on. However, this is perfectly manageable under the circumstances, and is possible for you to do with very little trouble.

We recommend that you always rewrite your resume to showcase your new TEFL skills and also try to do a bit of volunteering back home to build up experience and look better on an application. Furthermore, try to pick up a job offer before you go.

Auckland

Auckland is the topic of discussion today so it seems only fitting that it’s one of the most popular places to teach English as a foreign language, so we’d recommend that you think about doing it there first. With plenty to offer and a modern culture, Auckland is a good place to live and work.

Wellington

Wellington is one of the more iconic parts of New Zealand and is clean, friendly and modern. It’s also a big place, so keep this in mind when you try to get yourself a job teaching here, and keep an eye on the cost of living.

The amount of money that you can make as an English teacher who is living and working in New Zealand will depend on what type of position you get and how qualified you are. After all, there are different positions on offer for different skill levels.

The typical average salary for someone in New Zealand can be up to 5000 NZD. However, before you get excited, you have to remember that this is an expensive place to live and you’ll be paying quite a lot for a comfortable standard of living. New Zealand and Australia share a higher cost of living which makes it hard to get ahead.

New Zealand can be an expensive place to live. As a frame of reference, it is roughly 5% more expensive than the UK right now, which is currently having a cost-of-living crisis in 2023-4.

You can manage your cost of living by being smart about imports and not having unnecessary expenses like a car.

• Salary: 5000 NZD
• Average Rent: 1900 NZD
• Utilities: 250 NZD
• Public Transport Pass: 200 NZD
• Milk: 3 NZD
• Bread: 3.5 NZD

To find the cost of living figures, we use Numbeo.com, the world’s largest cost of living comparison website.