What will I learn
Throughout the course, you will be trained to become a successful and competent IELTS exam prep instructor. You will learn how to prepare students for the exams through this 30-hour course. As a specialist field and a niche career path, you will have a lot of opportunities because exam prep instructors can be in high demand.
Course Content
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a test conducted worldwide to measure proficiency among non-native English speakers. Anyone who doesn’t live and work in a native English-speaking country must prove they are fluent in English to begin a career. Furthermore, this test is employed by universities to gauge the ability of prospective students. A lot of providers use the results that you get from this test to decide whether or not you are accepted into whatever program or job you have applied for. If you can provide exam prep as a TEFL teacher, then you can improve the number of job opportunities available to you and maximise the earning potential you can make from your home in South Africa and worldwide.
The course that we offer teachers both theory and practical components for IELTS exam prep, so you can demonstrate to an employer that you are capable of handling a classroom and preparing them for the exams. You will also be confident in your teaching ability because this will be paired with one of our standard TEFL qualifications.
It probably shouldn’t come as a surprise to know that this qualification opens a lot of doors for any teacher. You could work in South Africa providing this qualification, but you could also take it around the world and explore opportunities in other countries. You could also work online, which would bypass the geographical restrictions of travel, so there are plenty of options to come out of this single course.
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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
As part of our accreditation process, we work with Highfields. They fully accredited the level 5 180-hour TEFL qualification that we offer. You will usually find that this qualification is run in conjunction with one of our main courses, like the 180-hour diploma.
Thanks to them, we offer a qualification which is recognised in South Africa and the rest of the world. They operate here in the UK with us and work closely with the official regulatory bodies used by the UK government. We understand that probably doesn’t mean a lot to you, so the bottom line is that you can use this qualification anywhere in the world to help you apply for jobs and progress your career.
The Accreditation Council for Distance Learning
The ACDL is a special body which focuses on accrediting courses from distance learning providers. They maintain high levels of quality decided by a proprietary set of criteria, and they have awarded us with accreditation – a fact we’re very proud of. We have an accreditation number of 2854-2540. You’re welcome to verify this information for yourself via their website.
The Vital Consular is not an accreditation, technically speaking. It is a verification seal, which is different. However, don’t be fooled – the Vital Consular is still important.
As you may know, here at the TEFL Institute, we’re a verified TEFL provider. This means that any course we offer is recognised around the world and is designed for the purpose of applying for jobs and visas. You can use them in South Africa or abroad – it is up to you. However, thanks to this verification seal specifically, we have our courses authenticated by the UK Government.
So, if you go to somewhere like Vietnam or China, you’ll be able to get your qualifications authenticated with no problem. This makes getting a job a lot easier because in those types of countries specifically if your qualifications aren’t recognised by a legitimate authority, they won’t be accepted, so you will have to go and get new qualifications.
As a provider recognised worldwide, we have become a known standard for training providers. We are proud of this reputation and the verification that we have been able to attain as a result.
Why us
If you start a course with us, you get the full support of our team from the moment you begin learning. We believe in taking care of our students. We recognise that you will often need support and guidance to build the career that you want. Therefore, we support you throughout your course, as well as once you graduate and begin looking for work. We have ongoing relationships with past graduates, which speaks to our commitment to our learners.
Our Core Principles
Passion – We are extremely passionate about what we do and work hard to deliver an experience which will benefit our learners. We constantly strive to deliver new opportunities for you so that you can grow and build a career that works for you. We’re happy to help.
Genuine & Committed – Our team works around the clock to deliver an experience which will benefit you and give you the opportunities you need to thrive. We’re always looking for new ways to improve, and we’ve refined our methods dozens of times over the years.
Partnership & Collaboration – We have a network of contacts which we’ve built up over the years. They’re all businesses and schools we’ve worked with to give our graduates some of the best opportunities no matter where they want to go.
Integrity – We work to a high level of integrity and try to maintain the highest moral standards for us, our staff and the partners we work with.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TEFL?
TEFL is known to many as teaching English as a foreign language. Your goal as a new TEFL teacher is to help non-native English speakers communicate without the use of translation tools.
Who can do a TEFL course?
We encourage anyone to look at pursuing a TEFL course and we work hard to make our courses accessible for all. Our best recommendation, however, is that you have a C1 level of English proficiency.
What do I need to teach online?
If you don’t have any real teaching experience, you’ll need to get some for online work. We suggest either a volunteer position or our 10-hour methodologies course. Most companies will also want a TEFL qualification, a desktop or laptop, and a stable internet connection. We also suggest a wireless headset.
How are the courses laid out?
The courses we offer are multimedia. They’re a hybrid of podcasts, videos, tests and written materials. You can do them at your own pace, and you can supplement main courses with specialist courses like this one to boost your income.
Are the courses accredited?
All of the courses we offer are accredited. Specific courses also have further accreditation from distance learning assessors and other groups.
Is this course completely online? How flexible is this course?
All the courses we offer are accessible completely online, and you don’t have to travel to take tests. However, we do offer physical classroom lessons in some places – check with a team member for more information.
Please see the full FAQs through this link:
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Best For
We recommend this course for the following people:
- People who are older than 17 and are looking for a professional qualification.
- People who might be interested in teaching but aren’t sure about starting a TEFL career for themselves
Flexible And Engaging
The course we provide is meant to give you everything you need to become a fully accredited and capable teacher. You can access the courses 24/7, so there is no need to worry about your learning – go at your own pace.
Easy Employer Verification
If you have an employer who wants to verify your qualifications to make sure they are legitimate, they can do so using the verification tool that we have created. They can be accessed from the website and will help to give peace of mind to employers and give them the confidence to offer you a job.
Competitive Salary, Secure Employment
You need 120 hours of study at a minimum if you want to be able to work as a new teacher. We have a 120-hour course, as well as more advanced options. If you take specialist courses like this one, you can improve your earning potential.
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Best for
We recommend this course over other specialists courses if;
- You are over 17 and would like a professional qualification
- Interested in teaching but are not sure if TEFL is for you
- Interested in perfecting your taught grammar
Flexible and engaging
Packed with interactive quizzes and videos, this accredited Online TEFL Course will give you all the training you need to become a professional TEFL teacher. The course is accessible from any device, 24/7, including the world’s first TEFL app.
Easy employer verification
Employers can authenticate the qualifications of any TEFL Institute teacher online via the employer’s verification page, giving them the confidence that your TEFL qualification is official for any future employer.
Competitive salary, secure employment
To earn a competitive salary and secure employment, TEFL employers expect at least 120 hours of TEFL tuition. This course is the fast track to gaining that International standard qualification. Embark on a new chapter with a lifetime qualification that will take you around the world and give you the ability to teach English as a foreign language. The only requirement to complete our 120-hour advanced online TEFL course is a command of fluent English (minimum level c1).
This TEFL qualification is the international standard most employers require and is an internationally recognised lifetime qualification issued by The TEFL Institute.
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