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The TESL, TEFL Certificate teacher training course can now be done online, and is a useful qualification required to teach English as a Second or Foreign Language.

Along with a university degree, a teaching qualification such as TESL, TEFL, TESOL, or CELTA can improve your chances of getting one of the better paid English teaching jobs.

TESL, TEFL - what does it stand for?

TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
TESL - Teaching English as a Second Language

TESL is generally a US term. In Britain / Ireland the term TEFL is more common. Often these days, both of these terms are used to mean the same thing - "Teaching English to people whose first language is not English".

Can a TESL, TEFL Certificate course really help?

Not only here at AAC, but many schools recognise the TESL, TEFL Certification. It is your key to a world of exciting career opportunities as an English Teacher in Taiwan, Japan, Korea and in fact, throughout the world. Perfect for those with little or no classroom experience.

TESL, TEFL Courses

There is no independent, international awarding body for the TESL, TEFL Certification. There are many inferior courses out there, and after reviewing many of them, we recommend the following:

If you would like to recommend another ELT Teacher Training Course, please let us know so that we can add further information to this page.

TESL, TEFL certification training courses

Our overall aim when evaluating teacher training courses was for the teacher to gain the confidence and ability to step into any classroom. Upon receiving your teacher training certificate, you will be armed with successful teaching methods. Other factors we considered were:

1. Everything you need to attain the TESL, TEFL Certificate is online.
2. Your final grade will depend on continual assessment throughout your teacher training.
3. Only native or near native English speakers can enrol. This ensures the quality of the TESL, TEFL Certificate you receive.
4. The syllabus consists of structured modules.
5. The lessons learnt from your teacher training course can be used in real life with your very own students.
6. Continually updated and re-evaluated syllabus ensuring the latest teaching methods are learnt.
7. Recognising the needs of your students and understanding the essential concepts of teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language.
8. Assignment of a personal tutor who will guide you through the material and coursework.
9. Tertiary qualified tutors who are currently working in the language industry. All tutors will also hold a teaching qualification.
10. Free access to materials, ESL resources, and a student forum.
11. 100% money-back guarantee.