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chris-tee · Wed 04-Jan-06, 12:08 PM

Thanks for the replies so far guys.

I have narrowed my course options to these two, but still unsure which to go for...

1. i-to-i TEFL "Diploma" (through teflint.com). Runs for 60 hours online, with an option to do a weekend course which would give me valuable face-to-face exposure.
Cost = $530(AU)

2. Global TESOL "Professional Diploma" (through seeklearning.com.au). Runs for 600 hours, purely online with no actual class participation. However, the course is much more indepth with 9 specialisation courses (such as teaching grammar, teaching children/adults, business and medical etc)
Cost = $3000(AU)

I'm leaning more towards option 2, as I feel without a degree a longer diploma such as that would show my commitment to teaching (it would take the better part of a year to complete). Also the course doesn't feel as "general" as i-to-i TEFL Dip...

Which one would you all recommend? Any personal experiences with either/both? Which would you say is more widely asked for/recognised by employers?

Wed 04-Jan-06, 12:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
chris-tee Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 6	Help me choose! Thanks for the replies so far guys. I have narrowed my course options to these two, but still unsure which to go for... 1. i-to-i TEFL "Diploma" (through teflint.com). Runs for 60 hours online, with an option to do a weekend course which would give me valuable face-to-face exposure. Cost = $530(AU) 2. Global TESOL "Professional Diploma" (through seeklearning.com.au). Runs for 600 hours, purely online with no actual class participation. However, the course is much more indepth with 9 specialisation courses (such as teaching grammar, teaching children/adults, business and medical etc) Cost = $3000(AU) I'm leaning more towards option 2, as I feel without a degree a longer diploma such as that would show my commitment to teaching (it would take the better part of a year to complete). Also the course doesn't feel as "general" as i-to-i TEFL Dip... Which one would you all recommend? Any personal experiences with either/both? Which would you say is more widely asked for/recognised by employers?