• International Career Institute (ICI) is a leading, accredited distance learning school for students in the U.S., UK, Australia & globally that offers an online TESOL (ICI Diploma) qualification course as well as courses in a wide range of other subjects and professions.

• Our online TEFL / TESOL English teacher training course will quickly provide you with the key skills you need to be a successful ESL teacher.

• ICI home study students come from the USA, Canada, Australia, UK, and elsewhere around the world. We have weekly intake dates, and you can enroll whenever you are ready.

• ICI online TESOL courses are recognised & accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC), and the International Accreditation and Recognition Council (IARC).

• ICI is a member of the College of Teachers which is the UK's professional educational institute for teachers.

• ICI Diploma & ICI Advanced Diploma qualifications in a wide range of careers.

ICI DIPLOMA TESOL / TEFL Certification course online:
- Average duration by home study: 24 weeks
- With weekly intake dates

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2. Teaching House - Boston

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Teaching House Boston is located in the city's beautiful historic district at Fanueil Hall. Just a short walk away is the famous Freedom trail, where you can learn all about the start of the American Revolution and explore the many museums, churches, and burial sites along the way.
When you are not in class or planning lessons, enjoy your time off at Fenway Park or the New England Aquarium. You can even grab a craft beer at one of Boston's many cozy pubs. And definitely don't forget to try some New England clam chowder!

CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching for Adults) Course - 4 weeks (full-time) / 10 weeks part-time:

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3. Boston Academy Of English

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The Boston Academy of English (BAE) offers a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Certificate to both native and non-native speakers of English from the US and around the world, through an experiential approach which is both academically rigorous and personally supportive. The program is available as a full-time (4 weeks) or a part-time (12 weeks) course.

Two trainers will teach your workshops and conduct your practice teaching observations. Our trainers have Master's degrees in Education or ESL, and extensive experience teaching English in diverse settings both in the US and abroad.

Our central downtown location enables you to enjoy Boston's old-world charm within steps from our school - the Boston Common and shopping district are just outside our door!

Our ACCET-accredited TEFL Certificate Program is designed to prepare participants for the exciting career of teaching English as a foreign or second language. Graduates go on to teach both in the United States and overseas. We offer Two Study Options - a four-week intensive program and a twelve-week Saturday program.

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4. Berkeley LTC, San Francisco Bay Area

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Based in Berkeley in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA, Berkeley LTC is proud to offer the World Learning SIT Certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages). Our internationally-recognized Certificate course is 130 hours long, and provides participants with professional knowledge and skills as well as tools for their own reflection and growth as teachers.

Our course provides practical training through teaching demonstrations, lesson planning and analysis, and practice teaching and feedback. Participants develop skills in teaching, speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar and culture.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is a fascinating and fulfilling profession for individuals interested in learning about other cultures, languages, and travel. Here and around the world, qualified ESOL instructors are in high demand. There are many places in the Bay Area where you can help people learn English and gain valuable work experience or got those interested in travelling there are also job opportunities countries around the world.

130-hour Internationally-Recognised SIT TESOL Certificate Course:

- The course provides practical training through teaching demonstrations, lesson planning and analysis, and practice teaching and feedback.

- Participants develop skills in teaching, speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar and culture.

- Participants gain skills in analysis through examining their lessons with SIT teacher trainers.

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5. TESOL Trainers Inc.

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TESOL Trainers, located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is an education consulting company that provides training to educational institutions on working with non-native English speakers. TESOL Trainers offers K-23 professional development including the SIT TESOL Certificate Course.

For over 17 years, John Kongsvik and TESOL Trainers have been offering this English teaching certificate to people who would like to teach English in their communities and abroad. Hundreds of people have gone through this experiential course and are teaching their way around the world™.

TESOL is an exciting and dynamic field. Educational institutions all over the world have an unquenching thirst for qualified English language teachers. Whether teaching ESL at a local community college, EFL at a private language institute in Peru, or teaching non-native English speaking students in Japan, the field of TESOL continues to grow exponentially.

If you are considering teaching English overseas, a career change, or are interested in refining your skills as a language teacher, you need to get TESOL Certified in Santa Fe, NM.

SIT TESOL English Teacher Certificate:

Features include:
- Accredited TESOL Certificate
- Outstanding reputation worldwide
- 130 experiential course
- Includes teaching real classes
- Job search skills, tips, process

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6. Washington Academy of Languages

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Washington Academy of Languages (WAL) is located in the vibrant heart of downtown Seattle, and offers an Accredited Graduate Certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) through City University of Seattle.

Our TESOL Certificate Program has an established reputation for combining practical skills with theory enabling graduates to become confident, creative, and effective instructors.

Since 1979, WAL has been offering classes in English as a Second Language (ESL), World Languages and Teacher Education. Credits are awarded by City University of Seattle, which is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. WAL is authorized to issue the Form I-20 which is used to obtain the F-1 student visa.

Graduates of our Certificate program have found teaching positions in local community colleges, grade schools, and high schools. Others have gone on to teach children and adults in Western and Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa and South America.

Accredited Graduate Certificate in TESOL (in conjunction with City University of Seattle)

- All classes are offered onsite in the evening, during the day in our Summer Intensive program, and online.

- Participants acquire hands-on experience utilizing contemporary instructional methods. Emphasis is placed on the practical aspects of teaching.

- Foundation in second language acquisition theory, linguistics, language teaching methods, and cultural issues.

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7. Oxford Seminars, Orlando area

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Are you searching for a TEFL course in the Orlando area?

A leading provider of English language teacher training, Oxford Seminars provides an internationally-recognized TEFL / TESL / TESOL certification program.

Taught by experienced professionals, classes are held in Winter Park which is convenient for students in Orlando and the surrounding areas.

Teaching English abroad allows you to combine travel to exotic locations with an exciting and challenging job. English teachers are always in demand and our certification program is the first step towards a fulfilling new career.

Our Graduate Placement Service provides Oxford Seminars graduates assistance with finding the most rewarding teaching jobs at ESL schools around the world.

We also provide ESL teacher training in Miami, Jacksonville, and St. Petersburg, FL.

- 100-hour TEFL / TESL / TESOL certification program

This program comprises 60 hours of in-class instruction (six days over 3 weekends) as well as a 40-hour online component.

On completion of this program, you can choose to take up to three Specialization Modules to enhance their teacher training:

- Teaching Business English
- Teaching English To Children
- Teaching TOEFL Preparation

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8. Teaching House - Washington DC

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Hosted at the Waterview Conference Center in the heart of the U.S. capital, Teaching House Washington DCis a training center for English as a Second Language instructors around the world. We offer full-time (4-week) intensive instruction for the Cambridge University accredited CELTA (Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults) course. This is the most internationally recognized TEFL or TESL course in the world, and is very highly regarded by employers in the U.S. and overseas.

With an enrollment of over 3000 trainees, Teaching House has extensive experience in providing our students with the tools, support and encouragement they need on their journey to become an English teacher. When you emerge from Teaching House Washington DC, you'll have the most widely-recognized English language teaching certification in the world.

4-week Intensive CELTA English Language Teacher Training Courses:

- Hands-on practical course that equips students with the necessary skills to teach a range of English lessons to students from around the world.

- Accredited by the University of Cambridge and successful candidates are awarded certification from Cambridge.

- The most recognized ESL teacher training course in the world, highly-regarded by employers in the U.S. & abroad.

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9. Penn State World Campus

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Learn to teach English from the comfort of your own home or office in Houston TX and throughout the U.S.

Penn State World Campus provides quality distance education programs to students from Houston, throughout the U.S. and around the world, including our online Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

The Graduate Certificate in TESOL offered by Penn State features classes written and taught by world-class faculty who are specialists in language methodology, applied linguistics, and English language education.

The online TESOL certificate program provides graduate-level courses designed for candidates seeking entry-level English language teaching credentials.

All courses are delivered entirely online to give you maximum convenience and flexibility around your busy schedule, and the courses are taught by the same faculty who teach in our resident Master of Arts in TESL (MA TESL) program.

Enrolling in the online TESOL certificate program will allow you to earn a Post-baccalaureate Certificate without having to relocate to Penn State.

Not having to physically attend classes means that you can schedule your study around your work or family commitments.

Online TESOL Graduate Certificate Program:
- Can be completed in 9-12 months

Highlights include:
- Flexible 12-credit course schedule
- Interactive online setting
- Access to Penn State's vast academic resources
- Completion of TESOL e-portfolio as support documentation of your skills

Specific Courses include:
- Focus on English: Teaching Form, Meaning and Us
- Focus on Learners: Identity, Community and Language Learning
- Focus on Classrooms: Planning and Supporting Language Learning
- Focus on Instruction: Teaching and Assessing Language Learning

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10. Anaheim University

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Anaheim University was founded in Orange County, California in 1996. The University operates under the approval of the State of California in accordance with the requirements set forth by the Bureau for Private Post-Secondary and Vocational Education. The Anaheim University Graduate School of Education's Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA in TESOL) degree program is the world's premier online TESOL degree program taught in real-time Internet classrooms by three of the most renowned linguists in the world today. Please note that Anaheim University students may enrol once every 10 weeks and courses usually fill two to three weeks in advance.

TESOL Programs:

- MA in TESOL degree program:
Masters in Arts TESOL taught entirely online by three world renowned linguists David Nunan, Rod Ellis and Kathleen Bailey.

- Online TESOL Certificate Program

- Online Certificate in Teaching English to Young Learners

Specific contact pages

Online MA in TESOL