{"id":402,"date":"2020-07-05T10:31:06","date_gmt":"2020-07-05T16:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.londoncollegeofteachers.com\/blog\/?p=402"},"modified":"2020-07-05T10:31:10","modified_gmt":"2020-07-05T16:01:10","slug":"what-to-look-for-in-tefl-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londoncollegeofteachers.com\/blog\/what-to-look-for-in-tefl-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"What to look for in TEFL Certification?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Choosing a TEFL Course<\/a>\u00a0can be tricky if you are not aware of the particular features to look for in a certification course. If being overseas and teaching English to native speakers is on your mind, you better know the nukes and crannies of the criteria you should identify before grabbing your TEFL Certificate<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A number of teacher training institutes<\/a>\u00a0are coming up with various courses that make you capable of landing you a job in countries abroad. You do not even need a traditional college degree to get into this profession. But you do need an acclaimed certificate.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What are the criteria of a good certification in TEFL?\u00a0<\/h2>\n

There not only one or two criteria that must be present in your teacher training courses<\/a>\u00a0but a few more. In the following sections we will tell you about these. Always keep in mind that quality of the certification course will determine how well-placed you will be.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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    Training Duration<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    To be a Master in TEFL<\/a>\u00a0you must complete a course duration of at least 100 hours. That means, your class time will cover this hour duration and inclusive of all the course works within this period. This means the certification course will be spanned over four weeks\u2019 class, each of them comprising of 25 hours in online or offline mode.<\/p>\n

    Anything less than that, 2-week courses or weekend course or any such crash course does not match the international standards of being a professional EFL\/ESL trainer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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      Practice Teaching<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      In teaching, getting hands-on skills is necessary. It is more important in case of teaching English as foreign language. Practice teaching sessions give you the desired level of confidence and comfort when you step into the classroom in another country.<\/p>\n

      Remember when you present your TEFL Diploma<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or TEFL Advanced Diploma<\/a>\u00a0degree to the hirers they will also look for live teaching sessions of at least 6 to 20 hours. Your chosen course must provide you with the same.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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        Highly Qualified Trainers<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        To be a professional you need the guidance of a professional, right? Before enrolling into a course, check who gives of the training.<\/p>\n

        Are they university level professors? Or are they simply being referred to as tutors? What qualifications are these tutors in possession of?<\/p>\n

        Do they have at least Master\u2019s Degree in TESOL or TEFOL or any such related field? Experience and expertise of the trainers will determine you come out as a professional with that level of expertise which would increase your employability.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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          Accreditation from Recognised Institution<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          When you present your TEFL PG<\/a>\u00a0degree to the authorities who would hire you, they would also look for your institute\u2019s accreditation. Does the institute you choose have accreditation from a recognised university or any other independent body of this field?<\/p>\n

          The accreditation will ensure that your TEFL<\/a> curriculums are as per international standards, hours of teaching or practice teaching qualifies the standard the criteria etc. No accreditation will make your certificate and degree meaningless.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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            Assistance in Placement<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            This is one of the most crucial criteria you must check for before indulging into a certification course. A TEFL training programme which is also involved in recruiting, interviewing and proper navigating of the worldwide job market is the one you should definitely go for.<\/p>\n

            The assistance will help you land a job and fulfil your dream of teaching English abroad. You will not have to take extra burden of finding connections, contacts of schools or other recruiters. Proper job assistance takes care of visa and other relevant things also.\u00a0<\/p>\n

            In a nutshell, these are the main criteria of TEFL certification courses you should look out for. The ones that tick all boxes should be chosen. Grab your international teaching diploma<\/a>\u00a0today and set forth for your career abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n