Situated on campus at California State University (CSU) San Marcos, in San Diego County CA, the Extended Learning department provides English language teacher training Certificate courses to students from the U.S. and around the world.

At CSU - San Marcos Extended Learning, we are pleased to offer to our community a wide array of exciting continuing education and training opportunities. Our ESL teacher training programs are taught on campus by experienced and qualified professionals.

The Certificate programs focus on best practices in methods, materials, and techniques used to teach English as a second / foreign language.

English Language (ESL) Teacher Training Certificate Programs:

Teaching English as a Second / Foreign Language (TESL / TEFL) Certificate:

- 120-hour certificate program for those with minimal or no English language teaching experience

TEFL Certificate for International Teachers of English:

- 120-hour program designed for groups of teachers with previous English language teaching experience

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2. Boston Language Institute

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The Boston Language Institute is located close to the center of Boston, in Kenmore Square, near Boston's elegant Back Bay neighborhood, and next to public transportation.

In 4 weeks, The Boston Language Institute trains both native and non-native English speakers to teach English in the US or abroad, with an international TEFL/TESL Certificate course. Students can avail of full and part-time study options.

We are one of the few TESL/TEFL certification schools in the US that offer monthly intensive English teacher-training certificate programs and frequent part-time (Saturday) programs.

The Institute has been teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) and foreign languages successfully since 1981, always stressing authentic and effective communication.

Full-time & Part-time TEFL Certificate Programs:

- The full-time TEFL intensive program takes 4 weeks and meets Monday through Friday from 10 am to 5 pm for a total of 120 hours of instruction.

- The Part-time program meets Saturdays from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm. The course duration is 12 weeks and 96 hours of classroom time.

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3. International TEFL Training Institute, New York

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Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, New York, the International TEFL Training Institute (ITTI) provides a range of internationally recognized TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification programs.

Teach English around the world with our accredited, state-of-the-art 120-hour TEFL/TESOL (online, on-site, or combined) certification programs.

Online specialization courses are also available in teaching business, young learners and TOEFL preparation.

With training professionals who possess an MA in TESOL and years of extensive teaching experience, you can be certain to acquire the knowledge and skills you need to successfully enter the world of teaching English.

Our graduates are employed by the best schools in over 50 countries promoting the study of English.

Whether you would like to teach business professionals, or young learners, or prepare individuals to pass the TOEFL test, our specialization programs can help you achieve your goals and land the job you desire.

Over the years, we have successfully established a network of recruiters and schools that enables us to effectively support the employment needs of our graduates for life.

Student Testimonial:
"I took the four-week, intensive 120-hour program in New York...It is a demanding course, but it is really worth it."
- Katerina

120-Hour TESOL Certification Courses:

• 120-Hour 100% On-Site Course (four weeks with high-quality teaching practice with actual ESL students)

• 120-Hour 100% Online TESOL Course (from anywhere in the world at your own pace)

• 120-Hour Combined TESOL Course (online at your own pace, then attend one of our training centers to get classroom teaching practice)

50-Hour Online TEFL Specialization Courses:
• Teach Young Learners
• Teach Business English
• Teach TOEFL Test Preparation

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4. TEFL Academy of Arizona, Scottsdale

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The TEFL Academy of Arizona in downtown Scottsdale offers Arizona's only in-class 120 hour Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate course.

This focused and intensive TEFL course is available either as a full-time course during the week (4 weeks) or part-time at weekends (12 weeks). We aim to provide our students with the confidence and know-how to plan a lesson and teach English in ESL classrooms around the world.

All of our instructors are TEFL certified and exceed the highest levels of international TESOL /TEFL /ESL training standards. We also provide a Certificate in Teaching International Business English course and a TEFL certificate course for non-native speakers of English.

Our school is located in Scottsdale's vibrant entertainment district close to art galleries, restaurants, cultural venues, hotels, and lots of outdoor activities under the sunny Arizona sky. Students can enjoy wonderful weather and tourist attractions such as the Grand Canyon.

Teaching English Certificate Courses:

- TEFL Certificate Weekday Course for native speakers of English (4 weeks)
- TEFL Certificate Weekend Course for native speakers of English (12 Saturdays)
- TEFL Certificate Course for non-native speakers of English
- Certificate in Teaching International Business English

Courses include:
- Evaluated practice teaching in a real ESL classroom
- Observation of experienced ESL teachers in the classroom

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5. Oxford Seminars, New York

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Oxford Seminars offers our 100-hour TESOL / TESL / TEFL certification program in New York at two of the campuses of St John's University, in Manhattan and in Queens. Our intensive 100-hour combined in-class / online course is designed for students who are interested in teaching English abroad. The campus in Manhattan is is located in the Financial District, while the Queens Campus is located just off Grand Central Parkway.

Our highly skilled instructors and our Graduate Placement Department have a wealth of knowledge and experience to assist you in the process of preparing to teach overseas. Our qualified and friendly Graduate Placement Department has compiled a comprehensive list of how to go about finding a teaching job abroad!

Whether you are still in school, have just finished school and are unsure of which career path you should take, or have been in the workforce for a number of years and are looking for a change, the course curriculum is designed to accommodate your needs. Upon completing the course, you will receive an internationally-recognized certificate.

Intensive 100-hour TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification Course.

Online / in-class combined course - concepts include:
- Interactive language teaching
- Principles of second language acquisition
- Multiple intelligence theory
- Classroom management techniques
- Detailed lesson planning
- Long-term unit planning
- Oral communication skills
- Listening and comprehension strategies
- English grammar in a classroom setting...

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6. 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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7. International Language Institute, Washington DC

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• Located in the Dupont Circle area of central Washington DC, International Language Institute provides an accredited 8 week TESOL English teacher training Certificate course to English speaking students from around the world.

• Our 120-hour course is taught by experienced native speakers, and features 48 classroom hours alongside 72 hours of self-study, observation, and practice teaching.

• With a practical focus, our comprehensive teacher training class prepares and equips students to teach English as a Second Language in the United States or abroad.

• The course centers on practice in teaching the four basic language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, and the sub skills of vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar.

TESOL English Teacher Training Certificate:
Duration: 8 weeks / 120 hours

Modules include:
• Teaching and Teachers: Roles and Styles
• Introduction, Texts, Syllabus & Expectations
• Learning and Learners: Roles and Styles
• Classroom Presentation
• Teaching Vocabulary
• Teaching Pronunciation
• Teaching Grammar
• Practice Teaching
• Integrating the Four Skills & Adapting Texts
• Classroom Management & Assessment
• ESL Professional Development

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8. EBC International TEFL Certificate, Madrid

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• EBC would like to invite Americans to consider Madrid and Spain as a quality TEFL course + work destination in Europe. Madrid is a TEFL hotspot year-round with a vibrant nightlife and cultural immersion experience, and EBC Madrid offers an accredited TEFL course with job placement program for our graduates! Contact us today for details of our next course dates.

• EBC Madrid is an accredited centre of Trinity College, and a leading provider of internationally-recognised TEFL courses and job placement opportunities for career-change seekers and global travelers.

• EBC offers a British Council-accepted Trinity CertTESOL certificate course in Madrid, the ability to earn up to 60 university credits, and the key resource of free worldwide, lifetime job placement for our TEFL graduates.

• The Trinity CertTESOL qualification is preferred by many renowned language schools worldwide, and over the last 16 years, EBC has been instrumental in helping more than 8000+ TEFL graduates finance their travels and realise their dreams of living and working outside of their home countries.

• If you are a citizen of the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa, EBC Madrid provides our comprehensive Road2Spain program which offers you a 1 year student visa to work, live and travel throughout Spain and Europe.

• EBC also runs accredited TEFL courses in Crete (Greece), Buenos Aires, (Argentina) and Boracay (Philippines).

Intensive 4-week accredited TEFL / TESOL teacher certificate course:
• Comprises 150 hours including 24 hours of teaching practice.
• Written to UK QCF level 5 standards.

With Study Package options:
• Bronze, Silver, Gold and Road2Spain (Road2Spain is an ideal option, for example, for citizens of the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa who want a seamless stay in Spain with accommodation and study visa included).

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9. International Career Institute, Online TEFL Diploma Course

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

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10. International Career Institute, Online TEFL Diploma Course

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• 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.

Further Professional / Career Development Training Online:

• ICI Diploma & ICI Advanced Diploma qualifications in a wide range of careers:
Hospitality, business management, office admin, PR, marketing, sales, HR, IT / web design, journalism, counselling & psychology, natural health / nutrition, catering, fashion design, beauty therapy, makeup, pet care, & more.

• ICI offers home study courses in 34 foreign languages at various levels including: Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese & more.

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

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