TEFL/TESOL certification - ESL Teaching

Melissia · Sun 15-Jan-06, 09:12 PM

I am currently living and teaching in Korea, and would like to get into the public schools here. One of the things they are wanting so that I don't have to take a huge pay cut is a TEFL/TESOL certicfication. I was looking online tonight at various programs that range from 40-60 hours, can anyone give me any suggestions on good programs or things to look for when I look at programs? Thank you in advance for any help that you can offer.

Thank you,
Melissia

Hypiereon · Sun 15-Jan-06, 09:32 PM

You can get the EFL Certification online through various agencies - one of the more reputable ones people seem to be going with is i-to-i but there are others as well.

As for the hours, not sure about Korea really, but here in China a 60 hour course doesn't get you anything more than a 40 hour course could. If you decide to take the 60 hour course it will cost you more, but you might get something more out of it for yourself as well. Totally up to you.

Hope this helps. Also, check around at some of the other forum postings on this site as your question is a fairly common question/concern and has been answered various ways by others in some of the other forums.

gfell · Sun 15-Jan-06, 09:43 PM

i-to-i and ICAL are the most popular. Checkout the modules each agency offers and choose the one that tickles your fancies the most.

There are others out there like La Lingua, Gobal TESOL etc. Checkout the links at www.aacircle.com.au/tesl_tefl.htm for a more comprehensive list.

Melissia · Mon 16-Jan-06, 11:12 AM

As I am looking at these websites, they all seem very do able. Do schools have a preference between TESOL and TEFL. They both seem to be certifciation programs for teachers teaching internationally.

Hypiereon · Mon 16-Jan-06, 11:42 AM

Teaching English as a Foreign Language or a Second Language makes no difference to you, the course, or the school that may hire you. They are essentially one in the same with different names.

felicity booth · Mon 16-Jan-06, 11:51 AM

To me TESOL sounds slightly better because many university courses do use the term TESOL as opposed to TESL or TEFL.

The renowned Cambridge course also offers the TESOL certificate.

But like Hypiereon said, it really makes no difference.

son of coco · Wed 22-Aug-07, 08:17 PM

I would suggest checking first to make sure an online course is sufficient.

My understanding is a lot of schools are looking for a 120 hour CELTA certificate (or equivalent) that requires at least 6 hours of practical experience.

I'm not sure exactly what is required in Korea however.

ICAL_Pete · Sun 09-Sep-07, 12:48 AM

It really depends on where you want to teach and at what level. In most places the basic requirements for entry level teaching positions are a degree plus a TESL/TEFL certificate - not necessarily a CELTA.

Of course, if you are concerned about the validity of the certificate, then the only sure way to find out is to talk to the school(s) where you'd like to work. They will have their own preferences.

Sun 15-Jan-06, 09:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Melissia ESL Rookie Join Date: Jun 2005 Nationality: USA Occupation: High School Teacher Location: Posts: 19	TEFL/TESOL certification I am currently living and teaching in Korea, and would like to get into the public schools here. One of the things they are wanting so that I don't have to take a huge pay cut is a TEFL/TESOL certicfication. I was looking online tonight at various programs that range from 40-60 hours, can anyone give me any suggestions on good programs or things to look for when I look at programs? Thank you in advance for any help that you can offer. Thank you, Melissia

Sun 15-Jan-06, 09:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hypiereon ESL Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Nationality: American Occupation: General Manager www.MilestoneGC.com Location: Posts: 140	Tefl Cert. You can get the EFL Certification online through various agencies - one of the more reputable ones people seem to be going with is i-to-i but there are others as well. As for the hours, not sure about Korea really, but here in China a 60 hour course doesn't get you anything more than a 40 hour course could. If you decide to take the 60 hour course it will cost you more, but you might get something more out of it for yourself as well. Totally up to you. Hope this helps. Also, check around at some of the other forum postings on this site as your question is a fairly common question/concern and has been answered various ways by others in some of the other forums. __________________ Hypiereon's Maxim: "The best teacher cannot help a student who absolutely refuses to learn; the worst teacher cannot refuse the one who will not be denied."

Sun 15-Jan-06, 09:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
gfell Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Nationality: American Occupation: Teacher Location: Posts: 654	i-to-i and ICAL are the most popular. Checkout the modules each agency offers and choose the one that tickles your fancies the most. There are others out there like La Lingua, Gobal TESOL etc. Checkout the links at www.aacircle.com.au/tesl_tefl.htm for a more comprehensive list. __________________ English Teacher and Student Site Teach English and Study Abroad! Teaching Community at Teacher Forums ESL Teacher and Student Directory! Last edited by gfell; Thu 07-Sep-06 at 02:45 PM.

Mon 16-Jan-06, 11:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
Melissia ESL Rookie Join Date: Jun 2005 Nationality: USA Occupation: High School Teacher Location: Posts: 19	Which is preferred TESOL/TEFL As I am looking at these websites, they all seem very do able. Do schools have a preference between TESOL and TEFL. They both seem to be certifciation programs for teachers teaching internationally.

Mon 16-Jan-06, 11:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
Hypiereon ESL Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Nationality: American Occupation: General Manager www.MilestoneGC.com Location: Posts: 140	ESL or EFL no different Teaching English as a Foreign Language or a Second Language makes no difference to you, the course, or the school that may hire you. They are essentially one in the same with different names. __________________ Hypiereon's Maxim: "The best teacher cannot help a student who absolutely refuses to learn; the worst teacher cannot refuse the one who will not be denied."

Mon 16-Jan-06, 11:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
felicity booth Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Nationality: Australian Occupation: Teaching Location: Posts: 11	TESOL or TESL / TEFL To me TESOL sounds slightly better because many university courses do use the term TESOL as opposed to TESL or TEFL. The renowned Cambridge course also offers the TESOL certificate. But like Hypiereon said, it really makes no difference.

Wed 22-Aug-07, 08:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
son of coco Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Occupation: Prospective TESOL Teacher Location: Posts: 10	Re: TEFL/TESOL certification I would suggest checking first to make sure an online course is sufficient. My understanding is a lot of schools are looking for a 120 hour CELTA certificate (or equivalent) that requires at least 6 hours of practical experience. I'm not sure exactly what is required in Korea however.

Sun 09-Sep-07, 12:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
ICAL_Pete ESL Rookie Join Date: Nov 2006 Occupation: Admin Location: Posts: 25	Re: TEFL/TESOL certification It really depends on where you want to teach and at what level. In most places the basic requirements for entry level teaching positions are a degree plus a TESL/TEFL certificate - not necessarily a CELTA. Of course, if you are concerned about the validity of the certificate, then the only sure way to find out is to talk to the school(s) where you'd like to work. They will have their own preferences.

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