Teacher Training Program

  United States

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Boston

Description: The Teacher Training Certificate Program at Action in English (part of EC Boston) is specially designed for those who want to teach English as a Second Language but need experience first. It is unique in that it is extremely practical. We offer participants concrete advice about how to teach, plus extensive experience in observation, lesson preparation, and delivery. We give thorough feedback on your lessons. By the time you complete our four-week or 12-week course, you will feel confident about your ability to teach English to non-native speakers. In addition, those who successfully complete the Action in English Teacher Training Program will receive a TEFL Certificate. These two qualifications --- self-confidence and a Certification in TEFL -- are valuable assets in finding teaching jobs in the United States and abroad.

Tuition (includes books & materials)
4-week full-time USD 2295
12-week part-time USD 2145

* for US residents or international students not requiring an F-1 student visa only

Highlights: We provide prospective teachers:

* Practical techniques for developing a good classroom atmosphere and teaching the four basic skills. We include knowledge of good ice-breaking activities, as well as many different activities that can be used in the classroom to facilitate learning.

* Extensive experience in classroom observation. Second to teaching, observing excellent teachers is the best way for anyone to learn to teach. All Action in English students observe select ESL classes at the EC Boston (formerly known as the Olin Center) and other affiliated schools.

* Practice preparing lessons. Trainers teach Action in English students to prepare and revise lessons according to the identified needs of the class.

* Teaching experience. Participants in the Action in English Certificate Program begin peer teaching within the first 3 class meetings. By the completion of the course, you will have taught numerous lessons to actual ESL students.

* Information about how to find or develop the resources you need in your future teaching career.

* Access to partner organizations with consistent job opportunities worldwide.

* Training in preparing your resume and finding the right job for you.

Qualifications: US residents:
No prior teaching experience is required to be admitted. Students must be at least 20 years of age. Four-year undergraduate degree preferred.

International Students:
No prior teaching experience required. Students must be at least 20 years old. Four-year undergraduate degree required. TOEFL score of 550 (213 CBT) required.

Please note that international students needing I-20s may attend the full-time program only.

Cost in US$: USD 2145 to 2295

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to United States Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 5-6

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

EC Boston's Mission Statement: EC Boston (formerly The Olin Center and ACtion in English) provides comprehensive English training for ESL students of all ages, excellent test preparation for TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, IELTS and Cambridge Exam students, a rigorous Teacher Training (TEFL Certificate program), and English training for employees in the workplace. Our mission at EC Boston is to be the language school of choice for agents and students in all our destinations.

Year Founded: 2003