Steps to Follow When Choosing Online TEFL Courses

Author: Ebc International Ebc Internationa

Teaching English abroad is a viable job for those in their gap years, those who are looking for a change in their career paths and lifestyle, those who want to travel while making money, as well as those who want to earn an income during retirement. You need proper training to become a teacher, and an online TEFL course from an accredited organization will give you the tools you'll need to teachEnglish in the country of your choosing.

If you have ever searched for TEFL certification courses online, then you know how overwhelming it can be to figure out which TEFL course to choose. Here are several factors for you to consider in ensuring that you can invest your money and time in a high-quality TEFL online course that provides you with all the qualifications you need to start teaching, plus job search guidance so you can grab a great job overseas.

1. Weed out cheap online courses: They are never any good. Stay away from $100 TEFL packages with no practicum, no instruction from an accredited tutor, and no job placement assistance. Such a course won’t provide you the guidance and skills required to get the job you want.

2. Choose a hybrid TEFL course: The best online TEFL courses include teaching practice as well as job placement assistance. They are ideal if you cannot physically attend full-time classes.

  1. Check how long the course takes to complete: You can earn a TEFL certification in 12 weeks when you study online. You will need to complete 150 hours of online instruction (lasting 10 weeks) and two weeks ofactual teaching.
  2. Look into how immersive the classes are: The best TEFL courses online are done over websites or platforms that provide interactive multimedia tools. You will be given access to interactive lessons, quizzes, tests, essay assignments, sample lessons, and even video footage of actual teachers in action.
  3. Make sure that you can get one-on-one instruction: Private online lessons and feedback are always more effective. The school should only accept a limited number of online students per month—around 10—to ensure the quality.
  4. Consider the fees: Expect to pay somewhere around 600+ Euros (or $700 USD) for the online TEFL instruction, and another 600+ Euros for the teaching practice. Make sure that there are no hidden oradditional fees.
  5. Ask if you will get a TEFL certificate by the end of the course: This is important, as you will need to present such a certification when you apply for teaching jobs in other countries.
  6. Ensure that the school offers a worldwide job placement program: The best TEFL schools assist their students in finding English teaching jobs and relocating abroad.

About The Author:

EBC International TEFL Certificate is a full-service education and training organization. They provide TEFL and TESOL certification courses that help you succeed as an accredited English language teacher. They have different training locations around the world. Their courses include lifetime, worldwide, pro-active job placement to help graduates to get an English language teaching job.