Transworld Schools in San Francisco, California, is an accredited school offering internationally recognized teacher training (CTESOL - Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and English language (ESL) programs to both native and non-native speakers.

Transworld Schools is approved by the State of California and accredited by ACCET, where we are required to meet the highest industry standards.

In addition to our quality programs, we are able to provide activities and university placement assistance. We are authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant foreign students and issue the I-20 form for student visa application.

English Teacher Training (TESOL) Programs:

- Full-time CTESOL course (3 weeks / 105 hours)
- Comprehensive CTESOL (4 weeks/130 hours)
- Advanced CTESOL
- Intensive CTESOL
- Online / Distance Learning CTESOL

We also provide ESL courses at beginner to advanced levels

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2. 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.

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

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3. International TEFL Institute - ITEFLI

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• The International TEFL Institute (ITEFLI) provides internationally-accredited and globally-recognized certificate and master diploma programs in Teaching English Language as a Foreign Language (TEFL).

• Taught via online learning, our TEFL (TESOL) programs are available to students in the U.S., Canada and worldwide.

• We equip you with the teaching skills and certification required to get a professional well-paid job teaching English anywhere in the world.

• A TEFL qualification from ITEFLI will help you find TEFL jobs throughout the world. Our online TEFL certification programs are provided through up-to-date, technologically-advanced interactive training media which enhance and promote the learning experience.

• The main advantages of completing an online TEFL course are convenience and flexibility. You can study from any location you choose and you can start the program whenever you want.

• Learn at your own pace with up to 6 months to complete a course. You don't have to take any exams - qualification is earned through assignments you submit.

• ITEFLI is accredited by the International TEFL Accreditation Council (ITEFLAC) - an independent body that specialises in the accreditation of TEFL/TESOL course providers and institutions.

Student Review:
"The course itself is professionally produced and contains great information...thank you very much for the wonderful time I had. I'm equally impressed with the professional materials. I highly recommend this course to anyone."
- Francis

Online TEFL Certificate & Diploma Programs:

• TEFL Certificate - 120 hrs: An initial TEFL qualification.

• Master TEFL Diploma - 250 hrs: Increase your understanding of the principles & practice of English teaching.

• Short Certificate Course: Teaching Practice Certificate - 20 hours of in-class teaching experience

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4. StudyCELTA: CELTA Courses San Diego, USA

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Situated in San Diego, California, StudyCELTA offers Cambridge University teacher training courses including the world-renowned CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) course.

Our CELTA programs are available all year round and can be taken full-time (4 weeks). San Diego is the ideal place to take the CELTA course while having a fun and memorable experience.

CELTA is an initial English teaching qualification for people with little or no previous teaching experience. StudyCELTA is a young and dynamic team of professionals working in the field of English language teaching since 1999. Our experience ranges from working as language teachers to management roles in language schools all around the world.

We're here to help and give you our advice based on personal knowledge of San Diego and of English language teaching as a career.

Accommodation can be arranged by the teacher training center for trainees from outside San Diego.

CELTA English Teacher Training Certificate:
Full-time, 4-week, intensive TEFL course

Modules include:
- Learners & teachers / the teaching & learning context

- Language analysis and awareness

- Language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing

- Planning and resources for different contexts

- Developing teaching skills and professionalism

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5. 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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6. 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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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. International Career Institute, Online TEFL Diploma Course

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• International Career Institute (ICI) is a leading, accredited online school for students living in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Illinois, New York, California and throughout the U.S., Canada, UK, Australia & around the world. We offer a convenient home study TESOL (ICI Diploma) certification program as well as distance learning 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 online study programs:

As well as a wide range of ICI Diploma & ICI Advanced Diploma certifications in numerous careers fields, ICI offers home study courses in 34 foreign languages at various levels including: Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, 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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9. International Language Institute

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• International Language Institute (ILI) offers an 8-week TESOL / TEFL certificate program at our school in Washington DC.

• This comprehensive ESL teacher training course has a practical focus and will equip you with the skills you will need to teach English as a Second Language in the United States or abroad.

• The course is offered every 8 weeks, year round. In addition to our TEFL / TESOL certification course, we offer a range of English courses to students from around the world.

• Our 120-hour TESOL / TEFL certification course centers on practice in teaching the four basic language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, as well as the sub-skills of pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar.

• Course components include lesson planning, observation of peers and practicing teachers, practice teaching in individual and group settings, maintaining teaching records, critical self-observation and compiling of a portfolio of teaching materials, and career planning and management.

8-week TESOL / TEFL Certificate Program (120 hours)

The course consists of:
• 48 classroom hours (every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 - 9 pm)

• 72 hours of self-study, observations and practice teaching.

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

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10. English for Life Academy

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Do you dream of exploring the world? Your next job could be challenging, fun, inspirational - and your greatest adventure yet.

Join us for our 130-hour TESOL/TEFL Certificate course in Greenville or Charleston, SC. In less than one semester, you'll have the tools, skills, and connections, to teach English and be confident in the classroom - on any continent. Teaching abroad can change your life. And the whole world is waiting for you.

In partnership with Greenville Technical College and The College of Charleston, graduates receive their 130-hr TESOL/TEFL Certificate, plus 32 CEUs or 6 graduate credits. Our Blended Format means low-residency for on-site classes, interactive online lessons, and a 30-hr teaching practicum with our partner organizations.

Also includes:
-- an introductory module to get you focused and organized in your job search
-- a bonus resume writing workshop and coaching session with a professional resume writer
-- 6 professional development Graduate Credits through our partner agreement with the College of Charleston (if eligible)
-- lifetime access to course updates and discounts on other EFL courses
-- a facebook group of EFL graduates to connect, support, and inspire

TESOL / TEFL Teacher Training Certificate
100 hours + 30 hour practicum

In less than one semester, you'll have the tools, skills, and connections, to teach English and be confident in the classroom on any continent.

Courses include:
- Individual career & resume coaching
- Interactive online class sessions (18 hrs)
- on-site class sessions (32 hours)
- supervised teaching practicum (30 hours)

Courses available:

Weekend intensive: online + 2 on-site weekends
Week intensive: online + 1 week on-site
Semester course: online + 2 evenings/wk for 4 wks on-site