Which school-same ol' same ol' - ESL Teaching

theblahs · Sat 29-Sep-07, 05:38 PM

It seems that there are many schools for TESL but I see only a few listed here.

Has anyone heard of ITTO?
Bridge Linguatec?
Oxford Seminars?

Would receiving a degree in ESL better then a certificate? Such as WGU
online university - WGU - online colleges - online degrees

what about some schools i didnt mention. I am new at this and looking for a school that will actually help in landing a job

gfell · Sat 29-Sep-07, 06:13 PM

See a more comprehensive listing at www.aacircle.com.au/tesl_tefl.htm.

ITTO, Bridge and Oxford have all been around for a while and do have a good name in the industry. So too does ICAL and i-to-i. In the end, it all depends on which one better suits your needs.

Definitely a degree in Education is much better than a TEFL certificate.

theblahs · Sat 29-Sep-07, 06:17 PM

Oops, I should mention, I guess, I have an MA in English Lit, a BS in Journalism
I was wondering would another MA in ESL be better then an ESL certificate or would only having the certificate work?
I would like to live in a foreign country and share my knowledge and culture while learning theirs.
I am worried about the money issue...
Feel free to email me if you wish.

gfell · Sat 29-Sep-07, 07:09 PM

An MA in English would be more than enough. A TEFL / TESL certificate would be like icing on the cake. I wouldn't spend too much on a TEFL certificate though since you hold an MA in English.

EF English First · Mon 01-Oct-07, 09:19 PM

Degree Vs TEFL really depends on what your goals are... if you want to teach in non English speaking countries... get the certificate, see if you like it and then maybe look into the degree/MA after getting a year or 2 under your belt.

certificates are cheaper and less time consuming and are enough for a good job and for you to know what you are doing in the classroom...

to have the widest choice of jobs make sure your certificate has teaching practice with foreign learners...

ICAL_Pete · Wed 03-Oct-07, 10:16 PM

Usually an MA TESOL is a course for experienced TESOL professionals or for people who already have an understanding of the subject but wish to further their knowledge.

Unless your intention is to remain within the ESL industry and build a career for yourself in this field then I would personally opt for a TESL/TEFL Certificate to add to your MA. This will allow you to get a taster of the ELT profession and see if it is really for you before committing your time, effort and finances to get to the next level.

Being certified will make you more marketable and it will also, and perhaps more importantly, give you the basic tools to enter a new profession with confidence, knowing that when you walk in a classroom you will be able to make a difference.

Sat 29-Sep-07, 05:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
theblahs ESL Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Occupation: lackey Location: Posts: 3	Which school-same ol' same ol' It seems that there are many schools for TESL but I see only a few listed here. Has anyone heard of ITTO? Bridge Linguatec? Oxford Seminars? Would receiving a degree in ESL better then a certificate? Such as WGU online university - WGU - online colleges - online degrees what about some schools i didnt mention. I am new at this and looking for a school that will actually help in landing a job Last edited by gfell; Sat 29-Sep-07 at 06:14 PM.

Sat 29-Sep-07, 06:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
gfell Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Nationality: Australian Occupation: Educator Location: Posts: 656	Re: Which school-same ol' same ol' See a more comprehensive listing at www.aacircle.com.au/tesl_tefl.htm. ITTO, Bridge and Oxford have all been around for a while and do have a good name in the industry. So too does ICAL and i-to-i. In the end, it all depends on which one better suits your needs. Definitely a degree in Education is much better than a TEFL certificate. __________________ English Teacher and Student Site Teach English and Study Abroad! Teaching Community at Teacher Forums ESL Teacher and Student Directory!

Sat 29-Sep-07, 06:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
theblahs ESL Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Occupation: lackey Location: Posts: 3	Re: Which school-same ol' same ol' Oops, I should mention, I guess, I have an MA in English Lit, a BS in Journalism I was wondering would another MA in ESL be better then an ESL certificate or would only having the certificate work? I would like to live in a foreign country and share my knowledge and culture while learning theirs. I am worried about the money issue... Feel free to email me if you wish.

Sat 29-Sep-07, 07:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
gfell Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Nationality: Australian Occupation: Educator Location: Posts: 656	Re: Which school-same ol' same ol' An MA in English would be more than enough. A TEFL / TESL certificate would be like icing on the cake. I wouldn't spend too much on a TEFL certificate though since you hold an MA in English. __________________ English Teacher and Student Site Teach English and Study Abroad! Teaching Community at Teacher Forums ESL Teacher and Student Directory!

Mon 01-Oct-07, 09:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
EF English First EF English First Join Date: Jul 2005 Occupation: Teacher Recruitment & Training Location: Posts: 80	Re: Which school-same ol' same ol' Degree Vs TEFL really depends on what your goals are... if you want to teach in non English speaking countries... get the certificate, see if you like it and then maybe look into the degree/MA after getting a year or 2 under your belt. certificates are cheaper and less time consuming and are enough for a good job and for you to know what you are doing in the classroom... to have the widest choice of jobs make sure your certificate has teaching practice with foreign learners... __________________ EF English First Teacher Recruitment & Training -- [url=http://www.englishfirst.com/trt/index.html]Teach English in China, Indonesia or Russia[/url] ---- [url=http://www.efteflscholarships.com/index.html]TEFL Courses Worldwide[/url] --

Wed 03-Oct-07, 10:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
ICAL_Pete ESL Rookie Join Date: Nov 2006 Occupation: Admin Location: Posts: 23	Re: Which school-same ol' same ol' Usually an MA TESOL is a course for experienced TESOL professionals or for people who already have an understanding of the subject but wish to further their knowledge. Unless your intention is to remain within the ESL industry and build a career for yourself in this field then I would personally opt for a TESL/TEFL Certificate to add to your MA. This will allow you to get a taster of the ELT profession and see if it is really for you before committing your time, effort and finances to get to the next level. Being certified will make you more marketable and it will also, and perhaps more importantly, give you the basic tools to enter a new profession with confidence, knowing that when you walk in a classroom you will be able to make a difference.

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