ITI TEFL Certificate

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About the ITI TEFL Certificate

What is the ITI TEFL Certificate?

This is an introductory course about Teaching English as a Foreign Language which requires no previous teaching experience. On completion of the course, you will receive a certificate issued by ITI. The course is an excellent preparation for people interested in teaching English as a career or a hobby.

What does it involve?

• Face-to-face input sessions in which you will learn teaching techniques and activities and how these can be applied in the classroom
• Microteaching in which you will get the chance to practise some of the things you learn on the course by teaching your peers
• One hour video observation in which you can see a real lesson being taught by an experienced teacher
• Short practical written tasks in which you will demonstrate what you have learned on the course
• Online tasks in which you will get further input to that already done face-to-face, including some language awareness tasks
• Background reading to help you learn more about teaching

How long does it last?

• 18 hours face-to-face
• 22 hours online

Who is it for?

People who...

• are considering a career change and want ‘a taste’ of what it’s like to teach English
• want a teaching qualification but don’t have the time to follow a recognised qualification like the CELTA
• are planning to take CELTA / ICELT in the future but may need to develop their language awareness and/or language competence (oral and written).

What are the entry requirements?

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old
• Minimum language level B2 or above

What will I be required to do during the course?

• Attend all the input sessions
• Complete the written tasks
• Complete the online component of the course
• Create a portfolio of your work

How much is the course?

200 GBP (payable in full before your course begins).

How can I find out more?

Please contact Amanda Gamble for more information.