If you want to teach English abroad then the two basic qualifications you need are a degree* and a TEFL certificate. Twenty years ago if you wanted a TEFL certificate this meant spending several weeks at bricks-and-mortar school, attending class in the traditional...
Expat English Teachers
There are many reasons why people move abroad, but it often happens that someone abroad is looking for work and stumbles over the idea of teaching English. This article is a quick guide for expats thinking about teaching English as a part-time or full-time job while...
TEFL Certificates to Teach English
A TEFL Certificate is the basic qualification you need to teach English as a foreign language or teach English as a second language. This means, if you want to teach English abroad, you'll need a TEFL certificate. In addition, many jobs also require a degree...
TEFL vs TESOL vs TESL vs CELTA vs…
The world of teaching English is full of acronyms. One question which pops up all the time is: what is the difference between TEFL and TESOL and TESL and CELTA and... and also: should I get a TEFL certificate or a TESOL certificate? This article explains what these...
Qualify to Teach English in Greece
{seog:disable}Teach English in Greecewith the ICAL TEFL Certificate Course To teach in Greece you need: to have a degree (a BA/BSc in almost any subject is fine) to have a TEFL Certificate like the ICAL TEFL Certificate The ICAL TEFL Certificate Course will give you a...
Trinity CertTESOL
The CertTESOL or (to give it its full name) the Trinity Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages is a TEFL certificate. It is roughly equivalent to the CELTA and is probably best suited for teachers with a couple of years experience under their...
ICAL TEFL Course 120hr – Syllabus
This page has the full syllabus for the ICAL TEFL Course 120hr. Course Syllabus Module 1 In this first module, we introduce the subject of English Language Teaching. The module begins right at the beginning by talking about what it means to be an English teacher. It...
TEFL/TESOL Diplomas
The usual qualifications for newcomers to TEFL are a degree and a TEFL certificate such as the ICAL TEFL Course. These are usually enough to secure a decent job in teaching English as a foreign language. However, after a few years experience, some teachers will...
ACTDEC
ACTDEC stands for the Accreditation Council for TESOL Distance Education Courses. It is a limited company which accredits TEFL certificate courses. As of July 2012 they accredit 7 schools with a further 3 schools holding applicant status. Status On its website, ACTDEC...
Masters Degrees for Teachers of English
The usual qualifications for newcomers to TEFL are a BA degree and a TEFL certificate such as the ICAL TEFL Certificate. However, after a few years experience, some teachers will want to go for further study. The two main options here are a TEFL Diploma or a...
Fake TEFL Certificates
Fake TEFL or TESOL Certificates are a fact of life. This article explores why they exist, where they come from, ways in which they are being used and methods by which legitimate companies are combating their use. (PS click here if you need to get a genuine TEFL...
Taking a Teacher Training Course
Taking a TEFL or TESOL Teacher Training Course is part and parcel of training to teach English. Thousands of potential teachers take a short TEFL Course and this article offers some basic advice on how to approach the course and how to get the most out of it....
DELTA
The DELTA (Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults) is an advanced qualification run by Cambridge Assessment (formerly UCLES) for teachers. It was formerly known as the DTEFLA or the RSA Diploma. The DELTA is for teachers with several years experience...
Accreditation & TEFL Courses
There is currently NO independent, international board of accreditation or assessment for TEFL certificate providers. This means that each institute, school, or organization recognizes their own certificate and accreditation comes from good practice, professional...
PGCE or TEFL for Teaching English Abroad
One frequently asked question is this: should I take a PGCE and/or a TEFL Certificate to teach English abroad? This article answers that question and offers the best advice on what you should do when you're given that choice. It looks at what the PGCE is, how they are...
Which Degree to Teach English Abroad?
The basic usual teaching qualifications for the majority of TEFL jobs are a degree and a 120hr TEFL Certificate. Although sometimes you can find work without a degree in some countries, this article looks at the type of degree which is best to have to teach English...
How to Choose a Good TEFL Course
The basic and most commonly requested qualification to teach English abroad are a degree and a TEFL or TESOL Certificate. This article explains what they are and how to choose a good Course and Certificate. The TEFL Certificate is a short course which teaches the...
Job Interviews for TEFL Teachers
TEFL Job Interviews are part and parcel of getting a job as a teacher. This article looks at ways in which you can prepare yourself for them. Although there are no hard and fast rules on how the interview will happen and the structure, there are some good general...
CELTA
The Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults or CELTA is a teaching qualification issued by Cambridge Assessment. It used to be known as the RSA. The CELTA is a high-end TEFL Certificate and although there is no recognised standard qualification for...
Can You Teach English Abroad Without a Degree?
The idea of teaching English abroad without a degree comes up often. This article looks at different aspects of this and ways in which teachers without a degree can find work. For most countries the basic qualifications to teach English are a degree and a TEFL...
Essential Qualifications to Teach English
Are you looking for the right kinds of Qualifications to teach English as a Second or Foreign language? If so, this article is for you. It is the essential guide to TEFL teaching qualifications so you can land a job. What Do I Need? That's the key question. The answer...