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TESOL - FAQs
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Are the courses accredited?
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Each of our online certification courses is recognized and accredited worldwide.
Please be aware that we are one of the largest providers of teacher training courses in the world. With over 650 course graduates each month and nearly 100,000 course graduates worldwide, we might just be the world's most popular provider of online TESOL certificate courses.
For more information on this issue, please visit: http://www.tefllife.com/accredited-tefl-courses/ .
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Can I take a course if I don't have any teaching experience?
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Yes. Whether you have experience in the classroom or not, our online course study is a great alternative course for those who cannot attend one of our in-class or combined course training centers.
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Can I take the course if I don't have a degree?
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Yes. In fact many countries around the world do not require EFL teachers to hold degrees. This being the case, it wouldn't make sense for us to hold higher standards than potential employers do.
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Can I take the course if I'm not a native English speaker?
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As long as you are a fluent speaker of English, you are eligible to take our courses. While an EFL/ESL exam score is not required to prove your language skills, please be advised that attempting to take our course with anything less than advanced English language skills may result in unsatisfactory marks and therefore you wouldn't get a certificate.
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Are there any age limits for online course enrollment?
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We require course participants to be at least 18 years old.
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How will I benefit from ITTT's assistance finding jobs?
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We provide job placement assistance to all graduates of our courses. Our staff is available to all course graduates and will work to help you get a job in the location of your choice. Jobs are plentiful so our graduates can expect to receive multiple job offers upon completion of the course. Here are some of the services we provide:
- Exclusive leads on unadvertised jobs
- Unique databases of potential employers
- CV and resume review
- Assistance writing cover letters
- Contract consultation
- Help planning mock lessons for interviews
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What is your placement rate?
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Identifying this figure is more difficult than one might think. Some people take our course after already having secured a teaching job; some people aren't looking for work right after the course and believe it or not, some people simply take our course with no intention of using it to find work. However, we can say with confidence that we will do everything we can to help you maximize your chances of finding employment. More importantly, the vast majority of those who use are services are able to find jobs.
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How soon after I finish the course will I find a job?
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Most trainees are able to find a job within a few weeks of completing the course. It is also not unheard of for our trainees to find work before they even finish their course. Once you begin our course, you can start applying for jobs that require a TESOL certificate (almost every TEFL/TESOL job will).
Lifetime Job Support
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What type of payments do you accept?
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Credit/debit card payments via our secure online payment page are by far the quickest and cheapest way to make your course payment. You can even have a friend or family member pay for your course with their card. We also accept payments via Western Union and PayPal. Finally, bank transfers are also accepted but these payments can take up to seven days to process and include transfer fees.
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What is the deadline for making a course payment?
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While we don't have a deadline for course payments, it is best to have a look at our special offers so you can take advantage of course discounts that pop up on a fairly regular basis.
For a look at any special offers we are currently running, please visit: http://www.tefllife.com/free-courses/
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Can I have someone else pay for me?
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Yes. As long as you let us know the name of the person paying for your course, we will be able to keep track of your payment records. Once your friend or family member has made the payment, simply email us with their name and we will take care of the rest.
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How much is the course fee?
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We have specific fees for each course we offer. For relevant course fees, please click on each course you are interested in (they can be found on this same FAQ page) and you will find our prices listed there. Regardless of each course fee, fees quoted on our site are all-inclusive. We also offer an http://www.tefllife.com/tefl-guarantee/ for each online course we offer.
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Will I ever have to pay additional fees?
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No. Our fees are all-inclusive of course related material, assessments, moderation and the issuing of certificates.
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If I have a friend who would like to take the course with me, do you offer any discounts?
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If you have friends and/or colleagues who would like to take an online course with you, simply fill out the application with each course participant mentioned and we will let you know about the relevant discounts.
If you would like to join one of our in-class or combined courses, we may or may not have a special offer for you. For the most up-to-date information, please check the 'Course Fees' page of the course location you are interested in.
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Do you offer group rates?
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We do offer discounted group rates as well as ad-hoc course combinations and/or packages for most of our courses. Please email us at courses@tesol-tefl.com for further information.
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Why are the onsite courses so much more expensive?
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The operating costs to run an onsite course are considerably more expensive than they are to run the online courses. Regardless of the costs, our course fees are all-inclusive and we have no hidden fees.
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Do you offer financial aid?
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Please accept our apologies but we do not offer scholarships or financial assistance at this time.
Fees and Payments
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When will I be able to book my accommodation?
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You will be able to book your accommodation as soon as your deposit payment has been received and we have emailed you your course information packet.
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What are my accommodation options?
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Options vary depending on location. For more information on accommodation options, please email us at course@tesol-tefl.com.
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How much is accommodation?
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Prices vary depending on location. For more information on accommodation fees, please visit the following page of our website and click the 'expand' button for the location you are interested in attending: http://www.tefllife.com/tefl-combined-courses/
To learn more about your accommodation options, please email us at courses@tesol-tefl.com.
Combined Course Accommodation
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If I choose to take the combined course, will I still be issued a full TEFL certificate?
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Yes, upon successful completion of the combined course, you will receive exactly the same certificate as if you had taken our 4-week, in-class course.
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How will I receive my certification and how long will it take to receive it?
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When you finish the course, you will confirm the address where you would like the certificate to be sent. Once an address has been confirmed, we will send you your certificate via registered post anywhere in the world.
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How can I request express delivery of my certificate?
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We do offer an express DHL delivery option but this will cost extra (US$ 50) and represents the only extra charge you will have to pay on top of our course fees.
If you or your employer is in a hurry to see proof of your certification, we can also email you a scanned soft copy of your certificate in PDF format.
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Is the combined course as good as the 4-week in-class course?
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Yes it is. Because the course content is the same, it is really just a matter of schedules and timing. If you can only attend a course for a week or two, obviously the combined course is a better option. However, if you are looking for more interaction with fellow trainees or simply don't like the idea of distance learning, the in-class course might be a better route towards TESOL certification.
Combined Course Certificates
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What is the procedure for taking the combined course?
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Once you pay your course deposit fee, you will be sent your online materials within one working day (usually within 24 hours). You will then proceed through the online portion of the course as if it were a normal 120-hr Online Certification course with tutor. Once finished with the online component of the course, you will attend one of our combined course locations to complete your teaching practice. When you have passed that, you will have earned your certificate.
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How do I start my course?
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You can start the course by simply paying your course deposit fee. Once you do so, your online course tutor will contact you within one working day and supply you with your first course units.
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Do I have to finish my online studies before attending the in-class portion of the course?
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Yes. We require this portion of the course to be completed before you start your teaching practice.
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How long will I have to complete the entire course?
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You will basically have 10 months in which to complete all your studies. From the time that you submit your first unit's work for the online component of the combined course, you will have four months to finish your online studies. Then, you will have a further six months in which to begin your in-class teaching practice.
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How will I receive my certificate after the course?
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After you successfully complete the entire combined course, we will ask you to confirm your mailing address and we will send your certificate via registered post anywhere in the world.*
* If you take the course in Phuket, you will be presented with your certificate directly after the course.
Combined Course Format
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Where can I take the combined course?
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The combined course can be taken in the following locations: Phuket, Thailand; *London, England; *Paris, France; *New York City, USA; Rome, Italy and Barcelona, Spain.
* Denotes one-week of teaching practice rather than two weeks.
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How can I find out more about each location?
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The best way to learn more about course schedules, observed teaching practice and travel advice is to visit the FAQ page for the site that you are interested in. You can find the FAQ pages by going to the in-class course section and choosing the corresponding course location.
Combined Course Locations
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How will I receive the materials?
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All online course materials are sent via email. Your course material will be sent as PDF file attachments, while your assignments for tutored courses will be attached as .rtf files. Once you attend the in-class portion of the course, you will receive all materials in person.
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Will I receive any books/materials through postal mail?
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The only material you will receive in the post will be a hardcopy of your certificate.
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Can I print the online materials?
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Once you have downloaded the course materials you are free to print them.
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What are the end-of-unit task sheets like for the online portion of the course?
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These task sheets include short-answer and essay questions. You will also be asked to submit a number of various lesson plans. All task sheets are sent via email as .rtf attachments and will be submitted back to the tutor in the same format.
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How many units are in the course?
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You will have 20 units of study.
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What subjects will be covered?
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You will study the following main topics: EFL teaching methodology, teaching theory, language awareness (grammar) and phonetics.
Combined Course Materials
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Is there any classroom study; will I need to meet with anyone face-to-face?
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Once you finish the online portion of the course, you will attend one of our combined course centers for your observed teaching practice.
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Are there assigned times to work online?
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No. The way our online courses have been designed allows you to study at your own pace and set your own hours. Once you attend the in-class portion of the course, you will have a set schedule.
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Can I take the online course now and then do onsite training at a later date?
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Yes, you can. You can complete an online course and then enroll on the observed teaching practice of the combined course at our training center in Phuket, Rome or Barcelona, but you must do so within six months of completing the online course. This will result in the combined course certification. In order to do this the difference in course fees need to be met.
Distance Learning
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Can I work from anywhere?
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Yes. You can complete the course from anywhere that you have access to a computer with an internet connection, although you only actually need to go online intermittently to download course materials, check online resources and email your tutor.
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What kind of computers and programs do I need to have?
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Our materials are suitable for both PCs and Macs. You will need a document reader such as a fairly recent version of Microsoft Word or WordPad, as well as the latest version of Adobe Reader. Speakers and a sound card are also required for viewing the course video file. Please bear in mind all of these specifications come standard on almost every desktop and laptop sold within the past 20 years.
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Who accredits the online course certificates?
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They are externally validated and moderated by OTTSA (The Online TEFL and TESOL Standards Agency). The chief moderator, Trevor Brindley, routinely visits our offices, inspecting all aspects of the course and interviewing the course director and all the tutors, making sure that our high standards are maintained.
For more information on this issue, please visit: http://www.tefllife.com/accredited-tefl-courses/ .
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If I choose to take an online course, will I still be issued a full TESOL certificate?
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After successful completion of the 120 and 140-hr certification courses, you will receive a fully recognized online TESOL certificate and therefore qualify for thousands of jobs around the world.
If you take a course with fewer hours of study, these will not result in full certification as the worldwide industry standard for such certification dictates trainees undergo at least 100 hours of study.
The advanced certificates earned after completing our CTEYL, CTBE or Dip. TESOL courses are also recognized worldwide.
To watch a video covering these points, please visit: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150276083317778
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Are your online courses internationally recognized?
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Yes. Not only are our certificates well recognized, we are actually one of the largest providers of teacher training courses in the world. With over 650 course graduates each month and nearly 100,000 course graduates worldwide, we might just be the world's most popular provider of online TESOL certificate courses.
For more information on our accreditation, please visit: http://www.tefllife.com/accredited-tefl-courses/ .
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What's the difference in the amount of hours I take?
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While the course material is identical for the 100 and 120-hr courses, the 50 and 60-hr courses lack the language awareness units that the other courses include. The extra hours for the 60-hr course (versus the 50-hr course) and the 120-hr course (versus the 100-hr course) account for the amount of time you might take to interact with your tutor. The extra 40 hours on the 140-hr course are related to interactions with your tutor, watching the DVD's and completing the extra end-of-course assignment involved in this course.
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How will I receive my certification and how long will it take to receive it?
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Upon successful completion of our course, we will send you an internationally recognized and accredited TESOL or TEFL certificate via registered post. We will post it to you anywhere in the world and you will verify your address upon completion of the course. Each certificate contains an identification number which employers can use to check the authenticity of your qualification. Each certificate comes with a covering letter and will be posted within five working days of the final exam.
Believe it or not, many other online courses only provide a PDF file of your certificate.
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How can I request express delivery of my certificate?
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We do offer an express DHL delivery option but this will cost extra (US$ 50) and represents the only extra charge you will have to pay on top of our course fees.
If you or your employer is in a hurry to see proof of your certification, we can also email you a scanned soft copy of your certificate in PDF format.
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Is the online course as good as the onsite course?
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When making a choice between our online and in-class courses, please consider that the topic of study in both the online and onsite courses are nearly identical. The obvious difference is that the in-class and combined courses feature observed teaching practice (teaching practicum). This practicum means the courses are therefore regarded slightly more highly by employers and in that way are certainly more prestigious. The downside is that they cost considerably more. If you have the time and money, we definitely recommend the in-class and combined courses but if not, the online courses are excellent alternatives.
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Do your certificates say 'online' on them?
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No, the online course certificates do not say 'online' anywhere on the certificate. Each course results in specific certification and each certificate indicates the number of hours involved in the course.
Online Course Topics
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How will I receive the materials?
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All online course materials are sent via email. Your course material will be sent as PDF file attachments, while your assignments for tutored courses will be attached as .rtf files. The final test for non-tutored courses will be taken online. During some courses, you will watch one short video and this small file can be downloaded easily or sent on a CD-Rom via post (free of charge) to any address in the world.
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Will I receive any books/materials through postal mail?
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Aside from the DVD's you will receive if taking the 140-hr DVD TESOL Certificate course, the only material you will receive in the post will be a hardcopy of your certificate.
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Can I print the materials or just access them online?
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Once you have downloaded the course materials you are free to print them.
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What are the worksheets like?
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For more information on this, please visit the 'Exams (tutored courses)' section of this FAQ page.
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How many units are in the course?
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The number of units in each course is as follows:
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You will study the following main topics: ESL/EFL teaching methodology, teaching theory, language awareness (grammar) and phonetics. If you take a 50 or 60-hr course, you won't receive the language awareness units.
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Is there any classroom study; will I need to meet with anyone face-to-face?
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No, all course correspondence is done via email.
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Are there assigned times to work online?
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No. The way our online courses have been designed allows you to study at your own pace and set your own hours.
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Can I take the online course now and then do onsite training at a later date?
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Yes. You can complete an online course and then enroll on the observed teaching practice of the combined course at our training center in Phuket, Rome or Barcelona, but you must do so within six months of completing the online course. This will result in the combined course certification. In order to do this the difference in course fees need to be met.
Distance Learning
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Can I work from anywhere?
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Yes. You can complete the course from anywhere that you have access to a computer with an internet connection, although you only actually need to go online intermittently to download course materials, check online resources and email your tutor.
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What kind of computers and programs do I need to have?
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Our materials are suitable for both PCs and Macs. You will need a document reader such as a fairly recent version of Microsoft Word or WordPad, as well as the latest version of Adobe Reader. Speakers and a sound card are also required for viewing the course video file. Please bear in mind all of these specifications come standard on almost every desktop and laptop sold within the past 20 years.
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What percentage of people requests their money back after seeing the materials?
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Our track record with customer satisfaction is excellent and less than 1% of all those who have paid for an online course have requested their money back.
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How long do I have to request my money back?
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You have 72 hours from the time of your payment in which to request your refund.
For more information on our money back guarantee, please visit: http://www.tefllife.com/tefl-guarantee/
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Can I request my money back for any reason?
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Yes you can, as long as your request is submitted within 72 hours of paying your course fees.
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How do the tutored courses work?
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Within one working day of having received your course payment, we will send you an introductory email as well as your first course units. Once you are ready, you can begin your study and submit the assignment for Unit 1. Once you submit your first assignment, you will have four months in which to complete the course.
If you have any questions about the lessons, you are able to ask your tutor before submitting your work. Your tutor will then have 24 hours (Mon-Fri) to get back to you. When you are happy with your work, you will submit it to your tutor for his or her review.
Tutors will then assess your work and return it to you within 24 hours (Mon-Fri). If your work is of excellent quality, we will simply tell you so. If your work is satisfactory but demonstrates minor levels of misunderstanding, we will let you know where you could have improved. If your work does not demonstrate a satisfactory level of understanding, you will be asked to resubmit your work. Each unit is allowed three submissions before being forwarded on to the course director for his review.
Once you have passed each unit of the course, you will receive our internationally recognized and accredited TESOL certification.
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Who are the tutors?
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All of our tutors are experienced teachers and teacher trainers, as well as A-grade graduates of our 4-week In-class and Dip. TESOL courses. Between them they hold a variety of qualifications including MA TESOL, PGCE, Bachelors in Education and Dip. TESOL.
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Will my tutor be available 24 hours a day?
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Tutors work various hours depending upon where they are located but our company policy dictates that they must reply to all trainee emails within 24 hours (Mon-Fri). Tutors do not work on Saturday and Sunday.
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Will I have the same tutor throughout the course?
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Yes. If for some reason you would like to request a different tutor, simply request a change and we will assign you a new tutor.
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Will I get my course materials all at once?
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No, but you will always have two course units to work on at one time. If you would like to request more materials for a long weekend or any other reason, reasonable requests will be granted within 24 hours (Mon-Fri).
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Will there be a final exam?
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No, our tutored courses do not include a final exam.
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How will I be assessed?
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At the end of each unit, you will be required to submit an end-of-unit task sheet. You will complete the tasks in an .rtf file and submit it via email to your tutor. Your tutor will then assess your work and let you know if you have passed or need to resubmit the assignment. Tutors are obviously there to answer your questions before you submit your task sheet.
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How many end-of-unit task sheets will there be?
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There will be one task sheet for each unit of the course. The number of course units is as follows:
60-hr Intro to TESOL 10 120-hr TESOL Certificate Course 20 140-hr TESOL DVD Certificate Course 21 50-hr Certificate in Teaching English to Young Learners 6 50-hr Certificate in Teaching Business English 6 Diploma in TESOL 12 -
What is the format of the end-of-unit task sheets?
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These task sheets include short-answer and essay questions. You will also be asked to submit a number of various lesson plans. All task sheets are sent via email as .rtf attachments and will be submitted back to the tutor in the same format.
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Do I have to pass each unit's task sheet?
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Yes, absolutely. If your tutor decides that your work has not demonstrated a satisfactory level of understanding, he or she will highlight the problem areas, add helpful comments and ask that you resubmit your work. You will have up to three chances to pass each unit.
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What happens if I don't pass a unit?
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In the event an assignment is judged at the unsatisfactory grade level, your tutor will give you feedback on your areas of weakness which you can focus on when resubmitting your work. Most trainees therefore pass the task sheet on the second attempt. Even then, students are allowed three submissions for each unit.
Tutored TESOL Certificate Courses
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How do these non-tutored courses work?
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Within one working day of having received your course payment, we will send you your course materials. You will then be able to read, understand and learn from the course lessons. When you are ready, you can request your online exam. Once the exam is downloaded, you have 24 hours in which to submit your work. We will then have ten days in which to mark the exam and provide you with the result. After successful completion of the course, we will send you your TEFL/TESOL certificate.
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If I have questions, who do I ask?
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If it is a question about our course procedures, technical difficulties or anything not related to the course lessons, you are free to contact us for answers. However, questions related to the course content itself will not be answered as these types of questions are reserved for tutors only.
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Will I get my materials all at once?
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All course materials will be sent within one day of the receipt of your course payments.
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How many hours will it take to complete the course study?
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This really depends on individual factors such as study style and schedules. However, on average most people are able to complete the course within six to eight weeks.
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How soon can I request the online test?
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Course participants are discouraged from requesting the access code within one week of receiving their course materials; however, students can take the test within this time period if they insist upon doing so. This is done to ensure that you have had time to truly absorb and understand all the course material.
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Are there any exams?
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While our tutored courses don't include an exam, our non-tutored courses do require participants to pass a final exam. You will need to achieve a score of 75% in order to pass and receive our certifications.
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How difficult is the exam?
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The exam is open-book and we usually find that trainees who are prepared to do the necessary studying have no problems in passing the exam.
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How long will the exam take?
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Although this depends on personal circumstances, we have found that most people are able to submit the exam within six to ten hours of beginning it. Please note that if taken continuously and without any breaks, this exam should require no more than three to four hours to complete.
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How long do I have to take my exam once I start it?
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From the time you download the exam, you will have 24 hours in which to submit it.
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What percentage of students passes the exam?
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To date, a large majority of those who take our final exam pass the exam and receive our certification.
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What happens if I fail the exam?
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It is rare but when people do fail the test, they are asked to retake the course with the help of a tutor. In such cases, the course participant is asked to pay the difference in price between the non-tutored and equivalent tutored course option.
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What is the format of the exam?
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The exam consists of short-answer questions and you will also be asked to create basic lesson plans for some sections. The exam will be taken online and you will be able to download it after having requested an access code in an email.
If you would like to take the test over the weekend, be sure to request the access code by the previous Thursday evening to ensure that we are able to send it to you before the weekend begins.
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How many questions are on the exam?
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The number of questions can vary for each type of exam but the maximum points available on exams are as follows:
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Access codes for the exam are provided after course participants request them in an email. These codes are sent out within one working day, Monday through Friday. Course participants are discouraged from requesting the access code within one week of receiving their course materials but students can take the test within this time period if they insist.
If you would like to take the test over the weekend, be sure to request the access code by the previous Thursday evening to ensure that we are able to send it to you before the weekend begins.
Non-Tutored TESOL Certificate Courses
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Will these courses lead to full TESOL certification?
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As these courses are simply 'Introduction to TESOL' courses and do not consist of at least 100 hours of course study, many employers and governmental agencies do not accept these certificates. However, if you are planning to volunteer teach or simply explore your options for teaching ESL, these courses are a great choice as they do provide significant insight into the teaching profession. Even these shorter courses will help you to deliver lessons in the classroom.
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Is this the right course for me?
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Our Introduction to TESOL course is a great choice for anyone who is looking to volunteer teach or teach while earning a small stipend, as well as for those who simply wish to begin preliminary exploration into the wide world of teaching EFL/ESL.
* Please note these courses are not widely recognized as full TESOL certification and may not qualify you for many jobs around the world.
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How quickly can I finish the course?
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Because of the significantly shortened format, you could finish these courses within five working days. Most people are able to finish the course within one month but you will have up to four months in which to complete the course.
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What is the course content?
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The main topics for these courses are teaching methodology and EFL/ESL theory. You will also learn about lesson planning and evaluating students' language abilities.
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How will I receive my materials?
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All course materials are sent as basic files in attachments to emails. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a hardcopy of your Introduction to TESOL certification.
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Is there a final test?
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For the 50-hr course there is a final test, but there is no final test for the 60-hour course as it is tutored. For more information on the difference between tutored and final test courses, please read over the relevant FAQ sections.
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Where can I find more information about these courses?
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For more information on the 50-hr Intro to TESOL course, please visit: http://www.tefllife.com/tefl-online-course-without-tutor/
For more information on the 60-hr Intro to TESOL course, please visit: http://www.tefllife.com/tefl-online-course-with-tutor/
If you have further questions about these courses, please email us at course@tesol-tefl.com.
Introduction to TESOL Courses
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Will these courses lead to full TESOL certification?
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Yes they will, although the 120-hour certification is generally preferred by employers. The industry standards for TEFL/TESOL training courses dictate that course study should include 100 to 120 hours or more. The certificates earned are also internationally recognized and accredited. Although, onsite courses that include observed teaching practice are the best options available, these certificates are a great alternative.
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Is this the right course for me?
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If you are looking to gain internationally recognized and accredited certification to teach EFL/ESL, this might be the course for you. If you lack classroom-based teaching experience, we do recommend a course that includes observed teaching practice (In-class or Combined); however, if you cannot afford the financial and/or time commitments involved, online course training is widely recognized and therefore a great alternative to the our onsite courses.
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How quickly can I finish the course?
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You can finish these courses in as few as ten working days but most people are able to finish the course in six to eight weeks. If you need more time, we will allow up to four months in which to complete a course.
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What is the course content?
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The main topics for these courses are identical and include teaching methodology, EFL/ESL theory, language awareness and phonology. You will also learn about lesson planning and evaluating students' language abilities.
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How will I receive my materials?
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All course materials are sent as basic files in attachments to emails and the short video that accompanies these courses can be downloaded. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a hardcopy of your TESOL certification.
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Is there a final test?
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For the 100-hr course there is a final test, but there is no final test for the 120-hour course as it is tutored. For more information on the difference between tutored and final test courses, please go to the relevant FAQ sections.
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Where can I find more information about these courses?
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For more information on the 100-hr TESOL Certification course, please visit: http://www.tefllife.com/tefl-online-course-without-tutor/
For more information on the 120-hr TESOL Certification course, please visit: http://www.tefllife.com//tefl-online-course-with-tutor/
If you have further questions about these courses, please email us at course@tesol-tefl.com.
TESOL Certificate Courses
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Will this course lead to full TESOL certification?
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Yes, as a course with 140 hours of study, plus its comprehensive approach to covering all course topics, this certificate will open more doors than other certificates with fewer hours of study. The certificate earned is recognized and accredited worldwide.
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Is this the right course for me?
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This course is the most comprehensive online TESOL certification course we offer. If you are a visual and/or audio type of learner, the DVD lessons will help you to better understand the course materials. If you are concerned about your ability to stay on task with independent study, the videos will help to motivate you and provide a bit more interaction with your trainer. Finally, this course option also includes additional ideas for teaching activities you can use in your own classroom.
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How quickly can I finish the course?
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This course will take a bit longer to finish as you will need to watch the DVD lessons and complete the associated materials. You will have up to four months in which to complete the course but people typically finish this course in 4-12 weeks. If you are in a hurry, you could theoretically finish the course in three weeks if you have to.
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What is the course content?
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The main topics for this course are identical to the 100/120-hour courses and include teaching methodology, EFL/ESL theory, language awareness and phonology. You will also learn about lesson planning and evaluating students' language abilities.
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How will I receive my materials?
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Your tutor will send you the course materials and assignments via email. The DVD's will arrive via DHL and we can send these DVD's to any address in the world within two working days of your payment. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a hardcopy of your 140-hour TESOL certification.
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Is there a final test?
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No. As with all tutored courses, you will have a series of short exams that you must pass rather than taking a final test. Your tutor will be there to guide you along the way and to answer any questions you may have about the course, our procedures and finding jobs.
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Where can I find more information about this course?
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For more information on the 140-hr DVD TESOL Certification course with a tutor, please visit: http://www.tefllife.com/tefl-online/tefl-dvd-courses/
If you have further questions about this course, please email us at course@tesol-tefl.com.
TESOL Certificate Course with DVD
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Can I take the Dip. TESOL without prior TESOL certification?
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Unless you are an EFL/ESL teacher with extensive experience in the classroom, prior TESOL certification is a requirement for enrollment on the Dip. TESOL course.
However, we are offering anyone without prior certification the chance to earn theirs for free!
If you apply for the Dip. TESOL course without tutor support (US$500) you will receive the free 100-hour certificate course without tutor support.
If you apply for the Dip. TESOL course with tutor support (US$990) you will receive the free 120-hour certificate course with tutor support.
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Is this the right course for me?
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If you are an experienced teacher who holds prior TESOL certification, you are eligible to take our Dip. TESOL course. If you are looking for professional development, with the aim of increasing your income as a result of working in a position of responsibility, the Dip. TESOL will help you to achieve these goals and help you to become a better educator.
The tutored course option is perfect for anyone who has never taken a distance learning course, needs appropriate levels of motivation or anticipates any sort of difficulty related to studying teaching theory and other academic subjects.
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How quickly can I finish the course?
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You will have up to a year to finish the course but theoretically, you can finish it in as little as one month. On average, successful course participants are able to finish the course in eight to ten months.
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Who are the tutors?
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All of our Dip. TESOL tutors are experienced teacher trainers. Between them they hold a variety of qualifications including a bachelor's degree in Education, a master's degree in TESOL, a PGCE and of course a Dip. TESOL.
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What is the course content?
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For a breakdown of course content, please visit: http://www.tefllife.com/tefl-online/online-tefl-diploma/
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How will I receive my materials?
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All course materials are sent as basic files in attachments to emails. This is a research-driven course so you should anticipate quite a lot of time spent doing independent research on the internet. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a hardcopy of your Diploma certification.
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Is there a final test?
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No, our tutored courses do not include final tests. For each of the first eleven units, you will complete the unit research; next you will complete the unit task sheet and send it to your tutor. Your tutor will then annotate this work suggesting any changes to help improve or correct your answers. The final module is a negotiated research project which will give you the opportunity to put all your new knowledge into practice.
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Will I be able to ask anyone questions?
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Yes, every step of the way. When you have a question, simply pose it to your tutor and he or she will reply to your inquiry within 24 hours Mon-Fri. Your tutor will often supply you with helpful hints for finding information or let you know how your understanding can be improved.
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Where can I find more information about this course?
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For more information on the 250-hr Dip. TESOL course with a tutor, please visit: http://www.tefllife.com/tefl-online/online-tefl-diploma/
If you have further questions about this course, please email us at course@tesol-tefl.com.
Diploma in TESOL (with tutor)
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Can I take the Dip. TESOL without prior TESOL certification?
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Unless you are an EFL/ESL teacher with extensive experience in the classroom, prior TESOL certification is a requirement for enrollment on the Dip. TESOL course.
However, we are offering anyone without prior certification the chance to earn theirs for free!
If you apply for the Dip. TESOL course without tutor support (US$500) you will receive the free 100-hour certificate course without tutor support.
If you apply for the Dip. TESOL course with tutor support (US$990) you will receive the free 120-hour certificate course with tutor support.
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Is this the right course for me?
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If you are an experienced teacher who holds prior TESOL certification, you are eligible to take our Dip. TESOL course. If you are looking for professional development, with the aim of increasing your income as a result of working in a position of responsibility, the Dip. TESOL will help you to achieve these goals and help you to become a better educator.
Please bear in mind that without the help of a tutor, high levels of independent motivation and academic aptitude are strongly suggested. You will need to be able to draw from your past experience in the classroom and use these experiences in conjunction with the research conducted during your course study.
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How quickly can I finish the course?
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You will have up to a year to finish the course but theoretically, you can finish it in as little as one month. On average, successful course participants are able to finish the course in six to ten months.
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What is the course content?
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For a breakdown of the course content, please visit: http://www.tefllife.com/tefl-online/online-tefl-diploma-without-tutor/
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How will I receive my materials?
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All course materials are sent as basic files in attachments to emails. This is a research-driven course so you should anticipate quite a lot of time spent doing independent research on the internet. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a hardcopy of your Diploma certification.
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Is there a final test?
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Yes. This option employs nearly the same format as the course with tutor with the following exception: You will still receive the task sheet with each module, but will not submit them to a tutor. Rather, you can use them to monitor your own progress. The course will be divided into two sections, once you have completed the sixth module, you can download the test for that section. After successfully taking the test, you repeat the process for modules 7 - 11 and again take a test for the second section. A research thesis is still required, just as in the tutored Dip. TESOL option.
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Will I be able to ask anyone questions?
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If you have a question about course procedure, are having technical difficulties or need any assistance that isn't directly related to the course materials, you may ask us your questions and we will reply to you within 24 hours Mon-Fri. However, questions related directly to the content of the course cannot be answered without the help of a course tutor.
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Where can I find more information about this course?
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For more information on the 250-hr Dip. TESOL course without a tutor, please visit:
http://www.tefllife.com/tefl-online/online-tefl-diploma-without-tutor/
If you have further questions about this course, please email us at course@tesol-tefl.com.
Diploma in TESOL (no-tutor)
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Can I take CTBE course without prior TESOL certification?
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Unless you are an EFL/ESL teacher with extensive experience in the classroom, prior TESOL certification is a requirement for enrollment in the CTBE course.
However, we are offering anyone without prior certification the chance to earn the CTBE course for free!
If you enroll in the 120 or 140-hr TESOL Certification course, you will receive the CTBE course for free.
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Is this the right course for me?
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If you are already a certified TESOL teacher and plan to teach business English, or general English to business professionals, this course can help open new doors in terms of employment and help you to become a better, more specialized educator.
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What is the course content?
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For a course breakdown, please visit the following link:
http://www.tefllife.com/specialized-tefl-courses/teach-business-english/
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How will I receive my materials?
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All course materials are sent as basic files in attachments to emails. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a hardcopy of your CTBE certification.
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Is there a final test?
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Yes. Once you are ready, you can request access to our online exam. You then have 24 hours in which to submit your exam, your time will begin once the exam has been downloaded.
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How quickly can I finish the course?
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You will have up to four months to finish this course but most participants are able to finish it in three to five weeks. If pressed for time, you can theoretically complete the course in about one week.
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Where can I find more information about this course?
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For more information on the course, please visit:
http://www.tefllife.com/specialized-tefl-courses/teach-business-english/
If you have further questions about this course, please email us at course@tesol-tefl.com.
Advanced Business English Course
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Can I take CTEYL course without prior TESOL certification?
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Unless you are an EFL/ESL teacher with extensive experience in the classroom, prior TESOL certification is a requirement for enrollment in the CTEYL course.
However, we are offering anyone without prior certification the chance to earn the CTEYL for free!
If you enroll in the 120 or 140-hr TESOL Certification course, you will receive the CTEYL course for free.
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Is this the right course for me?
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If you are already a certified TESOL teacher and plan to teach EFL/ESL to younger students, this course can help open new doors in terms of employment and help you to become a better, more specialized educator.
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How will I receive my materials?
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All course materials are sent as basic files in attachments to emails. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a hardcopy of your CTEYL certification.
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What is the course content?
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For a course breakdown, please visit:
http://www.tefllife.com/tefl-online/specialized-tefl-courses/teach-english-young-learners/
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Is there a final exam?
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Yes. Once you are ready, you can request access to our online exam. You then have 24 hours in which to submit your exam, your time will begin once the exam has been downloaded.
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How quickly can I finish the course?
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You will have up to four months to finish this course but most participants are able to finish it in three to five weeks. If pressed for time, you can theoretically complete the course in about one week.
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Where can I find more information about this course?
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For more information on the CTEYL course, please visit:
http://www.tefllife.com/tefl-online/specialized-tefl-courses/teach-english-young-learners/
If you have further questions about this course, please email us at course@tesol-tefl.com.
Advanced Young Learners Course
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