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Have you ever wanted to get paid to live and work in a foreign country?
Would you like to spend a year or two in Tokyo, Shanghai or Buenos Aires?
Do you dream of a life where you walk to work every day along the cobblestone streets of Prague or
Florence, or through the colorful street markets of Bangkok or Saigon?
Do you want the satisfaction of performing a valuable public service and assisting others in achieving
their own life goals, all while traveling the world and experiencing the adventure of a lifetime?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes and you are a fluent English speaker, then teaching
English abroad could be for you!
As English takes hold as the international tongue of commerce and culture, hundreds of millions across the
globe are engaging in English language classes each year, creating an unprecedented demand for trained
instructors from Seoul and Shanghai to Milan and Santiago. While young people and other workers in the U.S. and
elsewhere confront the most challenging job market in generations, teaching English as a foreign language
(TEFL) provides not only viable and accessible job opportunities, but also once-in-a-lifetime possibilities to
see the world and gain invaluable international work experience.
In addition, we provide personal pre-enrollment advice to every student to assist them in achieving their
certification and all of our students and graduates also receive free lifetime job search guidance. Our highly trained
and experienced staff, all of whom have lived, traveled and worked abroad extensively. Each one
of us are dedicated to providing you with the expertise and guidance you need to live your dream of going abroad to
teach, travel and explore.
International TEFL Academy proudly uses curriculum our ITA professors have published and our courses all
meet the requirements set by the British Council (the worlds largest employer of English teachers) for
classwork, student teaching and external accreditation.
Our online course, ITA run onsite courses and those operated in cooperation with our international affiliates and partners,
are all internationally accredited by a variety of leading academic bodies, including the TQUK, College of Teachers,
IATQuO, ACCET, SIT, CELTA and others. As a U.S.-based training school, we are also held to U.S. educational, ethical
and professional standards.
WHAT IS TEFL?
Most standard contracts throughout the world are 12 months; however six -month contracts can be found in
numerous countries and for those looking for even shorter endeavors, summer camps and schools offer a bo unty
of opportunities. Teaching English is also a profession you can undertake on a part -time basis and private
tutoring offers great opportunities to earn additional income, create your own flexible schedule and to work with
students on a personal basis.
Index
About us: P. 3 Classes Adult students: P. 13 Job search guidance: P. 21
How big is the job market? P. 6 Schools to teach at: P. 15 Finding jobs & Interviewing: P. 23
Why are there so many jobs? P. 7 Making money teaching: P. 16 TEFL training overview: P. 25
Europe teaching jobs: P. 10 Why choose us for training? P. 19 Onsite locations worldwide: P. 29
Central & S. America jobs: P. 11 Profile of our TEFL student: P. 20 Startup costs: P. 30
YES! While many schools will only hire certified Experience new foods, music and other
teachers from native English-speaking countries, if you cultural interests.
are fluent in both written and conversational English,
demand for English teachers is so high that you too can
find opportunities around the globe, particularly if you
are an E.U. citizen looking to teach in Europe, or if you
wish to teach in your home country.
Take some time to consider
More than 500 million (some estimates approach 1 your motivations for teaching
billion) non-native English speakers take some form of
English class each year, including more than 100 million in Research a variety of destinations
China alone. & weigh the pros and cons.
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Why are there so many job openings and how do I
know I can get a teaching position?
Well over 100,000 English teaching positions
open worldwide each year!
The key to getting an English teaching job is turnover and
knowing the hiring seasons.
Off season Hiring: Jobs do open during the off season as not all schools fill every job and employees do
not always stay for their full term. However, the number of jobs available is substantially less, and you
may find yourself having to work part time at 2 different schools until the star t of a new hiring seasons.
Follow our professional advice regarding hiring seasons and the interview process and you will
find opportunities. Examples: If you search for jobs in Europe during August, you will find empty towns
and closed schools as the entire continent is on a month long holiday. Go in September when language
schools need to replace 50% of their staff and you will find opportunities . Also, dont think you will find a
job during the last weeks of December in South America, as 99% of the population is Christian and on
break. Show up two months later and you will find a vibrant job market .
Private tutoring opportunities abound & provide a great way to earn extra
money & make local friends.
English students around the globe hail from all backgrounds, ages
and walks of life. Depending on where you teach and which school you work for, you may teach corporate
executives from Fortune 500 corporations, clerks from the local hotel, or university students. Or, you may find yourself
tutoring local housewives or possibly teaching children in public schools. Bear in mind that your International TEFL
Academy certification course will provide you with the skills necessary to teach a broad variety of students.
Adult Students
Adult learners represent the largest
segment of students that most English
teachers work with when they go abroad
to teach English. This is particularly the case in
Europe and Latin America where foreigners do not
typically teach in public schools, where most young
learners conduct their English studies.
Adult students:
In Latin America and Europe where foreigners do not typically teach in public schools where most young learners
conduct their English studies, there are fewer opportunities, however it certainly is possible to work with younger learners.
Many parents will seek private lessons for their children to get a head-start on their English proficiency or to
assist them in passing a college entrance exam in English known as the TOEFL exam. English language summer camps
are another popular venue where language training is provided to younger learners in Europe, Latin America and Asia as
well.
Public Schools: In many Asian countries, public school systems hire native
English speakers to work in grade schools and junior high schools. Classes
typically run from Monday through Friday, averaging 25 to 30 hours a week of
classroom time, and 12 to 15 hours a week of lesson planning. Expect an
average workday to begin at 8 a.m. and last until 4 p.m.
Summer Jobs: Summer camps in Europe and Asia offer four to six week summer teaching jobs in language camps
for school aged children and adolescents. These opportunities are great for those looking for shorter stints overseas as
well as those who enjoy working outdoors with children and teenagers.
Extra Benefits:
YES! While your abilities to converse in English as a native speaker are critical to your ability to get hired as an English
teacher, earning your certification is more important than ever, not only to gain a certification that many schools require as
a matter of course, but also to succeed in providing your students with a quality educational
experience that will enable them to reach their own goals and aspirations. Consider the following points:
Examine the job description and Reputable schools, both public and private,
ask yourself the following without throughout the world will not even consider
proper training will I have the skills to teach you as a teaching candidate if you have not earned an
English to beginning, intermediate and internationally accredited TEFL/TESOL Certification.
advanced students?
While interviewing for positions, you will be
Will I know how to design lesson asked to display a strong grasp of basic
plans, exams and classroom exercises that teaching skills like lesson planning, curriculum
will actually enable my students achieve their development, and teaching methodology, that can only
goal of learning the English language? be gained through taking a quality TEFL/TESOL
Certification course.
Will I be able to manage a class of
10 30 students? In this age of tightening job markets, you
must give yourself every advantage and
Will I be able to explain the ins and without your TEFL/TESOL certification, you will certainly
outs of English grammar, or even have put yourself at a distinct disadvantage in terms of jobs
the ability to diagram a sentence to help my that will be available to you, your level of pay and
students understand English syntax? benefits, and even your ability to get your visa
processed.
Job search guidance and personal customer service for all students and graduates -
Lifetime job search guidance, provided by experienced advisors who have lived and/or taught abroad. We are one
of the largest TEFL schools in the world with over 3,500 new graduates each year, we know the English teaching
job market and so will you.
Internationally accredited and recognized certification courses Our training courses, both
online and onsite meet and exceed the rigorous standards set by the most prestigious accrediting bodies in the
field of TEFL and TESOL and will qualify you to teach in thousands of schools and language institutes around the
world. Your TEFL / TESOL course must encompass at least 100 hours of academic work and have a
minimum of 6 hours of practicum (live practice teaching).
Modern and Practical Curriculum - Designed by the professors of International TEFL Academy, ITAs
certification courses will provide the comprehensive skill sets required to succeed as a professional English
teacher and incorporate a live practicum with ESL students to provide all students with hands-on
experience in a live teaching environment.
Highly Qualified and Experienced Instructors - All International TEFL Academy instructors, for
both online and onsite courses, are highly qualified and experienced and very often hold a Masters or a PhD in
TESOL or a related field.
Alumni Networking: Connect with over 10,000 ITA grads around the world to
make friends, ask questions of their experiences, get country tips and learn of their job referrals.
Gender: 50/50
male to female ratio
Overseas experience:
50 % of our students have never
traveled abroad prior to going
overseas to teach English. This is
their first world adventure.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not guarantee jobs as you must qualify and interview for positions yourself; however if you follow
our guidance and use the extensive resources that we provide you, there is no reason why you should not be able to find
opportunities that meet your goals and qualifications. We are committed to our graduates success and you can always
count on our assistance and guidance.
Based on your own goals and qualification, you decide where you want to teach! Some TEFL /
TESOL graduates have their hearts set on living and teaching in Madrid, Buenos Aires or Shanghai; others are willing just
to experience any destination that is new and different.
You may teach for one year in Spain and then one year in Italy, or one year in China and then one year in Thailand. Many
newly certified teachers spend a year teaching in Asia saving money and then move on to Europe or Latin America the
next year. The opportunities are endless its just up to you to make the effort, follow our guidance and pursue your
dreams.
Our professional admission staff will help guide you in the direction of the best options
based on your background, wants and needs.
Networking and Word of Mouth Contacting other English teachers can be a great way to learn
about schools and job opportunities, particularly if you are on the ground in the city or region where you
want to teach.
- Western Europe
- Some schools in Eastern Europe
- Most schools in Latin American countries
- Many schools in Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia.
Again, the country chart that you find on our company website will answer all your questions and act as a
blueprint in your selection process.
PLEASE NOTE: International TEFL Academy does not assign placements and you will interview for
positions yourself. This means that you are in full control of who you speak with and which job offer you
accept. While it may make you feel nervous not to have a job set up, it is best to have control of what
job, school, location and environment that suits your needs.
You do not need to complete your TEFL course to begin your job search and interview process. Students can start
contacting and interviewing with schools immediately after registering for an International TEFL Academy course with the
assistance of expert job search advisors in our Student Services Department. If you are looking to work in Europe or Latin
America, timing your applications and interviews is critical. Schools in these regions will typically interview over the phone
two to three months prior to the hiring period.
Those who take our online course may begin the interview process during the class. Those enrolled in an international
TEFL / TESOL course may participate in advance interviews with schools, or contact schools during or immediately after
the course.
Pre-Departure Support
International TEFL Academy provides free pre-enrollment advice, as well as pre-
departure support. You will be provided with detailed information on moving, health
insurance, safety, packing and traveling ideas and suggestions for long-term
employment. We offer advice and resources to assist you with obtaining the necessary
documentation to move and live overseas. Your new employer in your chosen country
will also be an essential resource.
1. Is the certification course at least 106 hours? 100 hours (100 hours coursework / 6 hours practicum)
is the international minimum standard and thousands of language schools (including most of the most reputable
ones with the highest standard, which tend to the best places to work) will not recognize any lesser
certification. These standards are recognized by the British Council, Cambridge, Trinity and all major TEFL
TESOL accrediting organizations.
All International TEFL Academy courses meet these international standards. Many of the courses incorporate up
to 20 hours of practicum, and our 170 hour online course exceeds this academic standard by 50 hours.
***TEFL / TESOL training courses with fewer than 100 hours or no practicum will not provide you with an
internationally recognized certification.
5. Will you receive free job search guidance, including personal attention and service, from
experienced career advisors with years of experience in the TEFL field around the world,
who will provide you with insight and knowledge regarding every matter related to finding a suitable job from contract
and visa issues to writing an international resume and cover letter?
6. Does the job search guidance expire? International TEFL Academy job search guidance is a lifetime
service. This means that if you decide to go abroad later in the future, you will be able to access our expertise and
resources to assist you with the process of locating opportunities wherever it is that you decide to go.
10. When looking at different TEFL courses, ask yourself, does this price/offer sound too good
to be true? Can I really learn the skills I need to teaching English at a professional level, by taking a self-paced,
solo online course or a two-day weekend course in a hotel room? If I get certified, will I also be provided with the
guidance, knowledge and personal assistance that I will require to navigate job markets around the world?
1) Teaching Methodology:
These are the skills that are essential to each teacher, and they include:
Classroom management
Personality and language
assessments
Curriculum development
Lesson planning.
2) Language Acquisition
The five components of language learning
will be covered:
Reading
Writing
Speaking
Listening
Grammar
Phonetics and linguistic analogy
are also thoroughly covered in the
course.
Class Content
The following is the content found within the International TEFL Academy online course:
Grammar pre-module
Basic principles of teaching
Grammar
Resources
Reading
Listening
Writing
Speaking
Classroom management
Lesson planning
Error correction
Visual aids
Students will also be given an option of an additional free 30-hour course add-on that caters
to the teaching of Business Professionals and Young Learners.
Features of International TEFL Academys 170 hour online TEFL/TESOL Certification Course
The 150 hours of coursework averages to 10-12 hours per week over an 11-week period.
Course materials are accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week and the class is not taught in real
time so that students may complete their coursework according to their own schedule and convenience.
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.
An International TEFL Academy onsite course not only provides a fantastic North America
opportunity to earn your TEFL/TESOL certification in a great foreign Boston, Chicago,
location, but also typically provides an excellent inside track on the local job Honolulu, New
market where the York, Seattle
course is taken.
Latin America:
Argentina, Chile,
A typical four- Costa Rica,
week onsite Mexico, Nicaragua,
course features a Peru
combination of
academic Europe:
Czech Republic,
instruction, role Greece, France, Hungary, Italy, Russia,
playing and Spain
hands-on teaching
with local
students.
Class dates, fees and housing costs are located on our website at:
www.InternationalTEFLAcademy.com
You can register online with a credit card, call an ITA advisor, send a bank wire, cashiers check or money order, or
use Pay-Pal. International courses require either a deposit or full payment at least 90 days in advance to hold a
class spot and avoid late fees. Class enrollment is offered on a first -come, first-serve basis. Advance registration is
highly recommended to ensure the class date of your choice.
What happens after I register for a For students registering in our For students enrolling in an
course? online course: international course:
Your Admissions Advisor will send you On the day the course begins, After registration, you will be
an email confirming your enrollment. you will get your user name provided with the information
Our Student Support staff will begin and password emailed to you. of the course director in that
coordinating with you on the specifics You will receive the contact location. You will discuss the
of your course and your Job Search information of the instructor arrival details and housing
Guidance. assigned to your course. The options with that director.
contact information for tech
support personnel will also be
included in the event of any
login or technical issues.
All online and international location students receive the following from our student services department:
Job Search Manual with information on resume writing, job interviewing, country information and popular ESL job
board websites to prepare for your job search
Contact person at International TEFL Academy for job guidance assistance, resources and advice
Travel Manual
Give us a call! Before you ever sign up for a course or apply for a job, we
highly recommend speaking with an International TEFL Academy
advisor. Our advisors have years of experience working with aspiring
English teachers of all academic and professional backgrounds and they
can assist you in choosing the best certification option and strategy for
finding teaching opportunities wherever it is in the world that you want to
teach.
2. Enroll in an International TEFL Academy internationally accredited TEFL/TESOL certification course and earn
your certification. NOTE: Particularly if you earn your certification
course online, you DO NOT need to make a final determination where
you want to teach prior to beginning your course.
Stage one: Application Items - to register for International TEFL / TESOL / TESOL Academy Classes
or