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TEFL Certificate Program at the English Language School in Boston
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The TEFL Certificate Program at the English Language School in Boston provides you with an in-depth analysis into teaching both ESL (English as a Second Language) and EFL (English as a Foreign Language).
Our TEFL trainers are highly qualified, with Master's degrees and several years of ESL teaching experience, including working overseas. They are dedicated trainers and implement innovative teaching strategies in their classroom.
In addition to learning how to prepare lessons for all English proficiencies, the TEFL Program content includes the following topics:
- conducting a needs analysis
- establishing learning objectives
- planning individual lessons
- language-learning theories
- presentation, practice, and use of language
- learner/teacher roles
- learner styles/group dynamics
- classroom management/mixed levels
- error correction
- culture and living overseas
- textbooks/resources/testing/media & equipment
- getting a job/résumé building
- teaching business English/and E.S.P. (English for Specific Purposes)
- adapting/using appropriate lesson materials
- language-learning strategies, including role-play, group, pair, and individual work
- assessment of learners' language-learning achievements
- alternative methods of assessment
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Who is Eligible for the Program?
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In order to participate in the TEFL Certification Program, a Bachelor's degree is preferred, as most employers now require this in addition to the TEFL Teaching Certificate. We do consider applicants who have not earned a Bachelor's degree on a case-by-case basis, and applicants who have a significant teaching background are strong candidates for admission to the program. All applicants are asked to submit a resume and/or academic transcripts with the application, as well as a 300 word essay describing the reasons for a desire to pursue English language teaching as a career path.
Our program integrates non-native English speakers with native speakers, making the program a rich and insightful experience for all participants. We prefer our non-native participants to have scored at least 250 on the CBT (Computer Based TOEFL Test) or 100 on the IBT (Internet based TOEFL Test). A brief telephone interview will also be required, to ensure that language proficiency will not impede the learning of English Language concepts and methodologies throughout the course.
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Job Search Assistance
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After you have completed your course and become a certified Teacher of English as a Second/Foreign Language, you will have a world opportunity open to you. As part of your program, the school will guide you through the many employment options that you will have, and help you consider what is the best next step for you.
One component of the TEFL Program is focused on career development, and will address resume writing, job search strategies, and interview techniques. Our trainers, teachers and staff all have several years experience teaching ESL both in the United States and abroad, and are valuable resources for you. You will also be able to contact many of our TEFL alumni who may be working in countries or local communities where you might like to teach.
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Full-time TEFL certification course
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The full-time TEFL course meets for a total of 120 hours over 4 weeks, from 10:00am-5:00pm (one-hour lunch break), Monday-Friday.
The course includes a minimum of 6 supervised teaching hours, with total 30 lessons per week.
This course is more rigorous than the part-time course and is designed for those who want to complete the certificate program in one month. For more information, please review TEFL certification course details.
The full-time course offers an intensive, yet fulfilling opportunity to begin your exploration into ESL instruction.
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Part-time TEFL certification course
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The part-time TEFL course at the Boston Academy of English meets for 12 Saturdays, from 9:00am-6:00pm (one-hour lunch break), for a total of 96 hours.
The course includes a minimum of 6 supervised teaching hours.
The part-time TEFL program is designed for those who cannot complete the course during the working week.
Summary of part-time program:
- 8 hours on Saturdays for 12 weeks - 96 total hours
- Minimum of 6 hours of of supervised teaching practice
- Highly-qualified trainers
- ACCET-accredited
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