Teach in Asia!
China
- All Other Areas in China:
Suzhou
Length of Position: five week program, optional internship
Description:
This four and a half-week recognized International TEFL Diploma program will give you the right start in an international teaching career, especially if you are interested in working in Asia. Our small groups and professional trainers provide a solid grammar and methodological foundation, lesson planning and classroom management skills. The curriculum includes lots of exposure to a variety of ESL textbooks, classroom activities and games, followed by 16-20 hours of teaching practice with feedback by professionals. The teaching practice includes 10 hours of peer teaching to hone your skills, and 8 hours of observed teaching with real Chinese students. This is a dual certificate program which provides trainees with the opportunity to also learn more about Chinese culture, traditions, education system, and language, as well as difficulties encountered by Chinese students learning English. Candidates who successfully complete the optional 20-hour TEFL-China Certificate elective program will receive the TEFL-China Certificate qualification, in addition to the International TEFL Diploma. There is full job placement worldwide, and a job guarantee option for native English speakers. Work study available. This program is taught by a team of highly qualified trainers with TEFL qualifications, and many years of international EFL teaching and teacher training experience worldwide. The Boland School also provides individual and small group Chinese language instruction with professional Suzhou University TECSL-trained tutors.
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Cost in US$: $1,325 + $335 registration
Cost Include Description:
Course fees include: all course materials, pre-course online preparation mini-course, textbooks, set of EFL reference books, optional secondary school internship with stipend, two weekend excursions/field trips, jobs fair participation second week of course, job placement option immediately upon course completion and international certification. Electives include the TEFL-China dual certificate program -including survival Chinese lessons, and emergency health insurance policy to cover the participants' stay in China. Comfortable single room accommodations in shared apartments with fully-equipped kitchen and broadband internet access available near school for additional $405 USD for course duration. Private bathroom upgrade and private apartments are also available. The Boland School also has a full Chinese Cultural Center on-site with Chinese language, Kungfu, Chinese painting, and Chinese Calligraphy programs also on offer.
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
Participants Travel to China
Independently
Typically Participants Work
in Groups of 4-8
Application Process Involves:
- Phone Interview
- Resume
- Written Application
Post Services Include:
- Alumni Network
- Job and Internship Network
Boland School TEFL Training Center's Mission Statement: The Boland School is committed to providing high-quality TEFL teacher training to those wishing to become qualified to teach English as a foreign language abroad. Our small groups (6-12 trainees to 2 trainers) and individual focus, combined with our hands-on approach, allow new teachers to reach a high comfort and skill level in the classroom in a very short period of time. Our international locations allow us excellent networking capabilities with other language schools worldwide. We offer comprehensive lifetime job placement assistance to all our graduates, work study and tuition reimbursement options and also a comprehensive job guarantee.
Year Founded: 1992
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