Accredited TEFL Certification

  Thailand

• Chiang Mai: 
Chiang Mai

Length of Position: 4 weeks (120 hours)

Description: SEE's internationally recognized 4-week 120-hour, with 6 hours of observed teaching practice, accredited TEFL Certification.

SEE provides a unique opportunity to teach English in a school, college or university anywhere in the world.

Practice
A fundamental part of any TEFL course. SEEs trainees will teach 6 one-hour observed classes to real students using skills they have acquired during training. Levels will range from beginner to intermediate with an age range from primary to adult. One-to-one feedback will be given to every trainee by one of SEEs experienced class observers.

Teaching Techniques
Components of the course cover:

1. Introduction
2. The Teaching Process (1)
3. The Teaching Process (2)
4. Teaching Pronunciation
5. Teaching Vocabulary
6. Teaching Grammar
7. Teaching Speaking
8. Teaching Listening
9. Teaching Reading
10. Teaching Writing
11. Topics, Situations, Notions and Functions
12. Classroom Interaction
13. Classroom Discipline
14. Teaching Children
15. Large Heterogeneous Classes
16. Lesson Preparation + example lesson plan

Foreign Language Experience
Appreciation of the difficulties involved in learning a foreign language and how this can benefit their teaching.

Language Awareness - the structure and components of English.
Trainees will receive an overview of all verb tenses and language components as well as a focused analysis of conditional sentences, passive verb forms and specific commonly used verb tenses. Stress, intonation and rhythm will be analyzed and practiced.

Student Profile
Trainees work with individual students on rapport-building, error analysis and correction and addressing individual student needs. A final report including a needs analysis, student analysis and summary will be prepared by trainees and discussed with the course trainer.

Materials Project
Trainees will develop a set of teaching materials during the training period. The materials need to be portable, durable, easy-to-use and relevant. An analysis and demonstration of the materials will be prepared and presented to other course trainees for discussion.

Highlights: SEE Accredited TEFL Programme Benefits

1. TEFL Certification:

2. Cultural Awareness Day: The Do's and Dont's of teaching in Thailand. In addition, a visit to a local temple, the national museum and hill-tribe museum.

3. Employment: SEE's network of associate schools ensures a selection of job opportunities for every SEE graduate.

4. Visa Support. We will sponsor your 1-year multi-entry non-immigrant visa application free of charge.

5. Accommodation is optional. The extra cost is only $200.

6. Group or Friend Accommodation offer: friends or partners sharing accommodation need only pay 1 accommodation fee.

7. 24 hour emergency Thai/English helpline.

8. A free grammar reference book (Murphy's).

9. Survival Thai language instruction.

10. How to... open a bank account, find a dentist, buy western food etc.

11. Collection upon arrival: If requested, a SEE representative will meet participants upon arrival at Chiang Mai airport.

12. Free Thai language instruction.

Qualifications:
1. Under the age of 65.
2. Be a native speaker of English or have strong English language skills.
3. Be adaptable to new and unpredictable situations.
4. Be of good character and possess a friendly, patient and flexible personality.

Cost in US$: US$995

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Thailand Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Year Founded: 2005