THE CELTA COURSE – THE BEST TEFL COURSE IN THE WORLD

Want a job that’s fun and rewarding with unlimited opportunities for travel, learning about different languages and cultures and working with people from all over the world? Well, you’ve come to the right place.

And if you do your research, you’ll notice that among all the certification programs to be an English teacher, the one name that keeps coming up, again and again, is the CELTA. There is a reason for this; the CELTA, run by Cambridge University, is the gold standard of TESOL programs. And employers around the world are looking to recruit teachers who have the CELTA.

Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) course.

Our intensive course runs for 4 weeks from Monday to Friday, from approximately 9:00 am - 6:00 pm depending on location.

During one-half of the day, you will participate in input sessions, which cover issues such as grammar, how to teach vocabulary, methodology, literacy, etc. In the other half, you will be teaching adult students from diverse nationalities and backgrounds, who wish to improve their English skills.

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2. TESOL Training International, San Diego

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TESOL Training International is one of the leading teacher training schools in Southern California, and was established with the goal of training English teachers to be effective in teaching English to learners from around the world. We offer an International TESOL Program which is I-20 approved at our San Diego - Hillcrest location, and a native English speaker course in San Diego, Orange County, San Luis Opisbo, CA, & Washington D.C.

We also offer a distance education TESOL course (either online or by correspondence) where you can study in the convenience of your own home, at your own pace.

Our graduates work around the world, some for years, teaching English and living a life that they barely imagined before. We started TESOL Training International in part from necessity – there are close to 1 billion English language students around the world (200 million in China alone). We match teachers from all walks of life to their dream jobs teaching English abroad, and we can match you with yours.

TESOL English Teacher Training Certification Programs:

Foundation TESOL Course:
- Our Foundation course is a practical yet comprehensive introduction to the exciting world of teaching English.

In-Class TESOL Course:
- Taught by our highly qualified, university trained TESOL instructors they are able to share with you their extensive knowledge of teaching abroad and in the US

Distance Education TESOL Course:
- Study online or by correspondance in the convenience of your own home, at your own pace

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3. Boston University School Of Education

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Located on Commonwealth Avenue in the heart of Boston MA, Boston University School of Education offers a Graduate Certificate in the Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Students who pursue the TESOL certificate may already hold a master's degree and do not wish to pursue another degree at this time. Some are making mid-career changes while others are already volunteering or working in this field.

Boston University's TESOL graduate program produces innovative teachers who are well versed in theoretical and applied teaching principles. Our program prepares you to work in college and adult language programs in the United States or to work for college, adult, primary, or secondary school programs abroad. Admission to our program is competitive, and international students must submit a TOEFL score for admission.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Program:

- Four-course, 16-credit graduate certificate that offers a theoretical base and practical training in methodology.

- Consists of the following courses: Introduction to Language and Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Linguistic Problems in TESOL, Methods of TESOL

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4. StudyCELTA: CELTA Courses Austin, Texas

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StudyCELTA provides University of Cambridge teacher training courses in a wide range of locations worldwide, including CELTA courses in Austin, Texas. Our CELTA courses are available all year round and can be taken full-time Intensive (4-6 weeks) or part-time (7+ weeks), both Online and Face-to-Face.

Highly-regarded worldwide because of its high standards and rigorous assessments, the CELTA qualification is the most widely recognized TESL/TEFL certificate in the world. It is an introduction to the teaching of English as a foreign language and aims to lay a firm foundation on which a teacher can build as s/he gains experience.

It is ideal for those with no experience at all or for those who have experience but want to earn a formal qualification. It is one of the few ESL teacher certificate programs that involves practice teaching.

We're here to help and give you our advice based on personal knowledge of Austin and of English language teaching as a career. Accommodation can be arranged by the teacher training center for trainees from outside Austin.

-Full-time Intensive (4-6 weeks) or part-time (7+ weeks), both Online and Face-to-Face. CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) courses.

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5. 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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6. 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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7. Oxford Seminars

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Earn TEFL certification in Las Vegas with Oxford Seminars - a leading provider of an internationally-recognized TEFL qualification in Nevada and throughout the United States.

Designed to prepare you to teach English abroad, our 100-hour TEFL course comprises live-instructor led classes complemented by online study. Oxford Seminars provides guaranteed job placement within 6 months of your graduation. Oxford Seminars also offers a TEFL certification program in Reno NV.

We maintain the highest standards for all of our course instructors, employing only the most qualified teachers who have extensive teaching backgrounds with years of overseas ESL teaching experience.

Our course has a limited class size, includes comprehensive teaching materials and concludes with an interactive teaching practicum.

To ensure that our graduates are well-trained and marketable ESL teachers, we cover a comprehensive range of teaching skills. Through case studies, you will explore the fundamentals of language acquisition, learning, and teaching English as a foreign language.

100-hour TESOL / TESL / TEFL Certificate Course:

- 6-day on-site classes and a 40-hour online component

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8. Oxford Seminars, Los Angeles

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Oxford Seminars is the leading provider of TEFL / TESL / TESOL Certification in Los Angeles, California. We also offer our intensive 100-hour combined in-class / online TESOL Certification Course in a wide range of other locations throughout the country. Our internationally-recognized certification course is the first step towards a career as an ESL teacher overseas. Classes are held at weekends on the campus of California State University, in the University Hills district of Los Angeles.

Our course has a limited class size, includes comprehensive teaching materials and concludes with an interactive teaching practicum. We maintain the highest standards for all of our course instructors, employing only the most qualified teachers who have extensive teaching backgrounds with years of overseas ESL teaching experience. We back our certificates with our our Graduate Placement Service.

Intensive 100-hour TESOL / TESL / TEFL Certificate Course:

- Combined in-class / online course. 6-day on-site classes are taught on college campuses, while a 40-hour online component must also be completed.

- The fundamentals of language acquisition, learning, and teaching are explored through case studies.

- Through a critical evaluation of grammar resources and lessons, teachers will hone their understanding of English grammar and how to teach it through stimulating and engaging lessons

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9. i-to-i TEFL Courses

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i-to-i is one of the world’s leading online and short course TEFL providers. We currently offer classroom TEFL courses in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City and San Francisco, USA and worldwide. If there isn’t a course in a city near you, then our online TEFL Courses could be an option. With an online course, all of your studies and coursework are completed online so you can study from anywhere on the planet with an internet connection.

We also offer combined TEFL courses, this allows you to take a classroom TEFL course anywhere in the US and combine it with the full 120-hour Online TEFL Course. Our TEFL certificate is one of the most internationally respected and is accredited by the Open and Distance Learning Quality Council (ODLQC).

Gain the confidence to walk into your first classroom, safe in the knowledge that you really know what you're doing. Teaching English overseas is the perfect opportunity for any English speaker to explore the world and immerse themselves in new cultures. Whether you’re a trained teacher or a complete beginner, a TEFL qualification is your ticket to the journey of your life.

TEFL / TESOL English Teacher Training Courses:

- Classroom / On-site TEFL courses:
The perfect way to get fully TEFL qualified in just two days.

- Online TEFL courses:
With an online course, all of your studies and coursework are completed online so you can study from anywhere on the planet with an internet connection.

- Combined TEFL courses:
This allows you to take a classroom TEFL course anywhere in the US and combine it with the full 120-hour Online TEFL Course.

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10. StudyCELTA: CELTA Courses New York

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Live and learn in the heart of vibrant Manhattan! Located in a state-of-the-art facility on Fifth Avenue, StudyCELTA provides Cambridge CELTA English teacher training to students from the U.S. and around the world.

Our internationally-accredited 4-week CELTA training course is the most frequently sought-after qualification for TEFL jobs worldwide, and features real-life English teaching practice.

Our CELTA course teaches the principles of effective teaching and a range of practical skills for teaching English to adult learners in the United States, and / or abroad.

Our tutors are highly qualified, experienced trainers in well-established teacher education centers. Our CELTA course is recognized as a Level 5 Qualification by the British Curriculum Authority, and follows an authorized syllabus.

Cambridge University CELTA English Teaching Certificate Program:

- Full-time, 4-week program
- Intensive courses taught by industry professionals
- 2-hours of teaching practice per day

CELTA Units of Learning:
- Learners and teachers, and the teaching and learning context
- Language analysis and awareness
- Language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing
- Planning and resources for different contexts
- Developing teaching skills and professionalism