TEFL Chicago USA: TEFL Institute Chicago - TEFL/TESOL certification 4 weeks in person or 25 International TEFL locations and online

  Cambodia

Phnom Penh

  China

• Shanghai: 
Shanghai

  Costa Rica

• San Jose: 
San Jose

  England

• London: 
London

  Ghana

• Accra: 
Accra

  Greece

Chania

  Hungary

Budapest

  India

Delhi

  Italy

• Florence: 
Florence

  Kenya

Nairobi

  Mexico

• Guadalajara: 
Guadalajara

  Nepal

• Kathmandu: 
Kathmandu

  Peru

• Cusco: 
Cusco

  Portugal

Porto

  Spain

• Madrid: 
Madrid

  Tanzania

Arusha

  Thailand

• Bangkok: 
Bangkok
• All Other Areas in Thailand: 
Pattaya

  Turkey

Istanbul

  United States

Chicago

  Vietnam

• All Other Areas in Vietnam: 
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

Description: TEFL Chicago - TEFL Institute training: 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.

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) 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.
                  
3) TEFL Seminar.   A weekend course offered only at our home office in Chicago, USA.

4) 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:

TEFL Chicago: 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: Chicago: The city that works is the motto. Chicago is the heartland of America, world class architecture of the highest skyscrapers in the world, sport teams with the Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls and Chicago Bears provide year round entertainment for sports enthusiast. The Chicago music scene is world class hosting the largest Blues festival in the world, Chicago Jazz festival, Taste of Chicago all free concerts. Lollapalooza has also made a home in Chicago summer.

Chicago has hundreds of music clubs throughout the city.   The live theater scene makes Chicago the second largest stage presence behind NY City without the Broadway prices. Chicagos Second City Theater is also the training ground for many of the Saturday Night Live cast members. The museums are in a class of their own with the Art Institute of Chicago, Natural History, Science and Industry, Aquariums and dozens more.

Chicagos is located on one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world. Boating and beach life is a large part of the Chicago lifestyle with over 20 miles of city parks stretch the lakefront.

The School: TEFL Institute Chicago TEFL/TESOL certification courses are offered in the near north area of Chicago.   Conveniently located near public transportation of the bus and EL train lines. The lessons take place in large, bright, air-conditioned and well-equipped classrooms. There is a multitude of restaurants, cafe's and pubs in the neighborhood.

TEFL Tuitions covers:

TEFL course fee
Job placement assistance
Pre enrollment and departure advice
Assistance in Chicago class housing

TEFL Tuition does not cover:

Course material (book fee)
Accommodation and meals
Personal expenses
International flights
Visa, if needed
Airport pickup (can arrange)
Medical Insurance (can recommend)

Housing: Several hostels are nearby with prices ranging $ 30-$ 34 USD a night. TEFL Institute can assist you to find an accommodation for you. Short term furnished apartments are readily available throughout the city for a higher costs.

Arriving to Chicago: TEFL Institute Chicago is in the north side of Chicago with easy accessibility from two airports: Chicago OHare Airport in the north and Chicago Midway airport in the south. The Amtrak and Greyhound bus stations are also an option for students to arrive to the central area of Chicago.   Chicago offers excellent public transportation of bus and subway, many Chicago residents rely solely on the public transportation system.

Cost in US$: $ 1,995

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

Participants Travel Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

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