Get Paid to Teach English Abroad! 120 Hour TEFL Course through TEFL Institute - Online and International Options!

Description: Teaching English abroad is a fantastic way to live overseas and get paid to be a world traveler! Once you've got your TEFL certification through TEFL Institute, you'll be able to get a paid job in another country and live the life of a local.

You'll have the opportunity to experience a land, its people, and culture firsthand; see the sights and sample the local cuisine; and make friends you'll have for a lifetime. Whether it's Asia, Latin America, Europe, or somewhere in between - TEFL Institute can be the gateway to making your travel dreams a reality.
               
Our 120 hour course provides the world standard in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification, 100 hours of curriculum combined with an additional 20 hours of in-person experience. Once you've completed your certification with us, we'll help you with LIFETIME job placement assistance.

* The TEFL Professional Online Course

If you need a flexible certification program, one you can fit around your current work or study schedule, our college-level Online Professional course provides an interactive virtual classroom where you'll be able to complete assignments and quizzes at your own pace within the overall course structure, even in your pajamas at home! This 120-hour ONLINE course is guided by a university professor, and gives you 100 hours of online training combined with 20 hours of in-person observation and tutoring experience in an ESL classroom in your own town. Your TEFL Institute certification will be recognized for teaching jobs around the world! If you'd like to try a test run and see what our online platform is really like, contact us at the email link at the bottom of this page, and we'll provide you with temporary access information.

Other course options available through TEFL Institute:

1) International Course.   If you'd prefer to learn in a live classroom setting, we also offer the opportunity to live in over 20 exciting destinations while completing your 4 week in-person. These comprehensive programs prepare you to teach abroad in over 80 countries worldwide!

Like these countries? Pick one to live in while you're getting your TEFL Institute certification:
* China (Shanghai)
* Cambodia
* Costa Rica
* Ghana
* Greece (Corinth and Crete)
* Hungary
* India
* Italy
* Kenya
* Mexico (Guadalajara)
* Nepal
* Peru
* Portugal
* Russia
* Spain (Madrid)
* Tanzania
* Thailand (Bangkok and Pattaya)
* Turkey
* United States (Chicago and New York)
* Vietnam
                  
2) TEFL Seminar.   A weekend course offered only at our home office in Chicago, USA.

3) TEFL Basic.   A 50-hour self-paced self-study online course. You have up to 6 months to complete it, although most complete it within 30 days.

4) Combination Course.   Combine the best of both worlds! Do the Online Professional course AND the in-person TEFL Seminar weekend course for a special rate!

Where can I work with my TEFL Institute Certification?   

Want to know where you can work when you have your TEFL certification through TEFL Institute? Here's a partial list of countries:

Asia:   Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, etc.

Latin America:   Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Uruguay, etc.

Europe:   Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain, Turkey, etc.

Summer Programs:   Chile, China, Spain

                     
Know before you go:

* When you're teaching English overseas, it's in a 100% English immersion environment, so you can work anywhere because you don't need to know the local language first.

* You can teach in some countries without a college degree, as long as youve got your TEFL Institute certification and are a native/fluent English speaker.

* Once you're certified, you can find a job and start teaching right away, or you can choose to get your certification now and decide later where you'd like to teach.

* TEFL Institute-certified teachers can expect to make competitive wages and a reasonable standard of living in their host country, sometimes even more!

Need to know more? Have questions about options? Our seasoned advisors - people who have lived and taught overseas themselves - are happy to talk with you. We'll help put your mind at ease because we'll give you the inside scoop on what it's really like to teach abroad, and what you'll need to know to make it happen.

Please send us an email by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page to learn more about TEFL Institute course and certification options that can be tailored to your lifestyle and financial needs. Let us know you found us on GoAbroad!

                     
For every TEFL Institute grad:

You'll get LIFETIME job placement assistance with experienced advisors who've traveled, lived, and taught overseas; pre-departure support and guidance, so you can be confident you're prepared; competitive salaries at our network of schools across the globe; 6 or 12 month contracts, depending on the country; and details on specifics like housing, airfare, in-country school orientations, and social activities, which vary by country and by job. We've also got SUMMER-ONLY job placements in Spain, China, and Chile!
                     
What can I expect to earn once I have my TEFL Institute Certification?

TEFL Institute-certified teachers can earn competitive salaries at a variety of language schools in over 80 countries around the world.

In addition, in some Asian countries you'll earn enough to save 30-50% of your income, which can be $3000USD to $15,000USD annually; housing and flights are sometimes included and can provide additional savings.

No matter where you go, you'll have the opportunity to earn extra money through doing private tutoring; sometimes it can be double your regular hourly wages!

You'll also receive lifetime job placement assistance and guidance with your TEFL Institute certification, so you can use it to travel and teach around the world if you like.

Highlights: TEFL Institute is recommended by the U.S. State Department's Fulbright Program, and prestigious American universities such as Northwestern University and the University of Chicago. Our certification and training courses are also offered for academic credit through Roosevelt University, a 4-year university located in Chicago, USA.

* TEFL Institute Online Professional course advantages:

Flexible: Finish at your own pace, over a two month period. Ideal for people that work or study full time.

Qualified: This is a college-level course, taught by university professors the gold standard in TEFL certification! Get an internationally recognized and accredited 100-hour lifetime certification, combined with 20 hours of volunteer observation and tutoring in an ESL classroom in YOUR hometown. Youll be prepared to teach around the world!

Interactive and Hands-On: Daily interaction with your professor and classmates via email and discussion boards makes the coursework come alive. You'll learn via written assignments, essays, and quizzes, at your own pace within the overall class structure and timeframes. You'll also gain useful teaching experience and feedback through peer review of assignments during the course.

User-friendly: Hosted on the most popular online university course platform, Blackboard. It's simple to use, interactive, and a great learning tool.

Supportive: Ongoing TEFL Institute support, materials, and advice throughout your certification, your initial job search, and for your lifetime.

Affordable: Reasonable fees designed to make teaching abroad within your reach!

                     
* TEFL Institute International course advantages:

In-person: Get hands-on experience in a compressed timeframe, in a classroom setting, and with professional instructors. Options available in over 20 countries, listed above.

Live overseas now: Enjoy the travel experience while you're getting certified - make new friends and enjoy the sights and cuisine. Getting acclimated while you're getting certified gives you a leg up when you begin your teaching job.

Supportive: Small class size, student community, peer review and coaching, professor guidance. Ongoing TEFL Institute support, materials, and advice throughout your program and job search.

Professional: Internationally recognized and accredited 100 hour certification, combined with 20 hours of student teaching and observation in a local ESL classroom. You'll be building your skills and enhancing your career opportunities.

Affordable: Reasonable fees and a variety of opportunities are designed to offer you a custom experience!

                  
Are you ready to start your global teaching career?
Get in touch with us by sending us an email via the link at the bottom of the page. Begin the adventure of your life now, with TEFL Institute!

Qualifications:
* No previous teaching experience required - our courses prepare you fully for teaching English abroad!
* You must be 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma
* You must be a fluent/native English speaker

Cost in US$: $1350 USD for the Online course; $1699 to $2499 USD for the International course - email us for price specials and other course rates - be sure to mention you saw us on GoAbroad!

* 100 hours of online coursework, with no livetime - finish assignments at your own pace within the overall course structure
* Upon completion of the online module, an additional 20 hours of student teaching at local ESL (English as a Second Language) classroom in your town to fully prepare you to lead a classroom in another country
* Each class has its own university professor, for instruction and to provide daily feedback on assignments and progress
* You'll learn in an interactive online classroom environment, via Blackboard site, with 20 other students; you'll get a chance to provide peer review and commentary via email and discussion boards
                           
The TEFL Institute International course includes:

* 4 weeks of in-person coursework, offered in TEFL Institute classrooms around the world
* Classes are typically held Monday to Friday from 9-5, with assignments, role-playing, and live student teaching with local students to fully prepare you to lead your own classroom
* Homework is on your own, but you'll typically have time to sightsee on the weekends if you get your assignments done during the week
* Social events and outings are also typically scheduled; visit our website or contact us for details by country
* Airport pick-up and housing may be available, depending on country
* The program director and course director are available to help with details, both in advance and once you're there
                     
Both the Online Professional and International courses cover:

* 11 different foreign language teaching methodologies
* Daily lesson planning (reading, writing, speaking, listening)
* Curriculum development, syllabus design, and testing development
* Classroom management and teaching strategies
* Student personality and learning styles
* and much more!

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to - Multi-Country Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

TEFL Institute - Chicago's Mission Statement: To provide students the highest quality TEFL instruction via distance learning and in person training. To provide accurate and truthful information about working, living and teaching overseas. To provide the excellent service from the course instruction to lifetime job assistance.

Year Founded: 2003