A basic question about TEFL/TESL

[Kruniac]

I've been considering the I-To-I course, but I'm a little confused (Perhaps it just seems too good).

I can take this course, pass it, and then I could get a job teaching English overseas to adults and children?

No B.Ed or anything?

[gfell]

It will depend on the country you apply to and your background.

There are still things you need apart from just a TEFL certificate. Such as:

• Native English speaker
• A warm personality
• Caring and good with people
• Good English skills

Just by having a TEFL certificate isn't going to be the "be all" of what you need to get a job.

[ICAL_Pete]

In some countries you will also need to hold a degree. So, as gfell says it really depends. Where are you planning to go?

If you already know where you are heading it might be worth starting researching the employment criteria of that area and also contact a few schools on spec to find out their basic requirements.

[eeman]

Hello,

I am a teacher for English here in my country but I have no TESL/TEFL which is one requirement to teach abroad how can I get a certificate for this ? thank you so much

Eeman

[ICAL_Pete]

HI Eeman, you basically have two options to become TESL/TEFL certified.

You can either take a training course online or register in a traditional in house course.

Online courses are a great option particularly if you have a limited budget to further your studies or if you have other work and/or family commitments that restrict the amount of time you have available to study.

There is an interesting article on this in the ICAL Wiki at Qualifications for Teachers - ICALwiki

Hope this helps

[Baccusboy]

As for South Korea, you need a 4-year degree only. No TESL/TEFL certificate needed. If you have a 2-year degree, a new program called TALK will consider you. Unfortunately, TALK pays a lot less, and you have to do homestay (not your own place).


As for TEFL/TESL certificates that are approved in Korea, they need to be over 100 hours, and have it stated on the certificate.

My site:
The Midnight Runner Podcast from Seoul, South Korea

[Teaching Supply]

It is always best to get a degree first before coming overseas to work as a teacher. Many teachers who only have a TEFL are forced to take lower paying jobs.

The way i-i works is that you have to first complete a diploma at least then they will let you do the B.Ed

Hope that helps

Sam Chapman
Teacher Recruitment Manager
Teaching Supply
sam.chapman@teachingsupply.co.uk

[rutwpoeut]

I think the Online courses is a good option for those who want to get a certificate.