"I plan to teach in different countries in Asia. I believe it is the best way to
get to know the country, its people and culture. I am hoping the course will
provide me with some useful tips and hints on doing that and give me ideas on
how to structure, plan and conduct classes for students of different age groups
and level of English.
Great country, thoroughly involved and hope it will open up new windows of
opportunities for me." Alena Huberova
"I chose to take up this project as I wanted some training in Teaching. I
already have a teacher’s degree from India but was not able to take up a formal
training. Moreover, I will be staying in Thailand for three years. So taking up
this course might help me in getting a teaching job in Thailand.
It was a great experience, especially going to the classrooms and teaching. It
gave us all the experience of real teaching and the issues connected to
teaching. The feedbacks form peers and the lessons helped us a lot to improve
our own style." Shalini Menon
"I enjoy traveling and gaining new experiences. I have many teachers in my
family who love the profession. My uncle taught in Japan and had a wonderful
experience. I currency have a friend teaching near Seoul who encouraged me to
teach in Korea. I have always wanted to teach young children." Lacy Calais
"I decided to do this project because I wanted to not only travel but do
something for someone besides myself. I just graduated so I decided now was the
best time to do this. I am excited to learn to teach. English is such a useful
language, and I’m excited to share it!" Andie Vaughn
"I chose ATI because I wanted to take a 3 weeks TESOL course in another country,
preferably in India and in Kolkata. I research ATI on the internet and only
found positive comments about it. It was also more affordable than some other
courses.
I enjoyed my experience in Kolkata and with ATI. The course was very relevant
and useful. The trainers were good and were available questions" Brain Meehan,
Ireland
Where can I teach with a TEFL
certificate?
English teaching jobs are available around the globe. Its highest demand is in
the non – native English speaking countries around the world. The countries
where the demand of ESL teachers is exceptionally high are China, Thailand,
Japan, Vietnam, France, Spain, Brazil Argentina, Poland and many more. The
schools or institutions hiring teachers are located both in the cities and in
the suburbs.
Is TEFL certificate mandatory for ESL teaching jobs?
Yes, TEFL certificate is almost a mandate for English teaching jobs. In some
countries, TESOL or TEFL certificates may not be mandatory but employers prefer
teachers with TEFL certificates. Your worth as a second language English teacher
will be relatively higher if you possess a TESOL certificate.
What kind of salary can I expect?
Salary of ESL teachers depends on their qualification, experience and the
country or city. All the countries pay their teachers in local currency. In some
Asian countries like South Korea, Japan and Vietnam the English teachers are
paid quite well. Some institutes pay the teachers hourly and some monthly.
Who will I teach?
A TEFL certificate enables you to teach students of any age group. You can teach
students at the pre-school level and also adults at the corporate. There are
some specialization courses of TESOL like, TEFL for Young Learners and TEFL for
Business English teaching. Thus, TESOL gives you exposure to a wide range of
students.
Can I travel during my English teaching job abroad?
Yes, you can travel while teaching in a foreign country. Most schools have
holidays and on weekends most schools are closed. This is a perfect time to see
around a foreign country and imbibe its culture and beauty.
How can I get a job?
There are plenty of ESL jobs for teachers who want to teach English abroad. You
can search in various jobs portals, like for instance www.jobstefl.com. If you
do your TEFL course in the country you wish to teach, it can be an added
benefit. This gives the teachers a chance to explore ESL opportunities during
the three or four weeks of TEFL course.
What kind of other benefits can I get from the schools?
Apart from salary many schools provide accommodation to the teachers free of
cost. Many schools provide medical insurance and accident insurance. If
interested, you can learn the local language in the schools. While teaching in
the schools, you can also take tuitions for extra money.
With the TEFL certificate am I eligible only to work in the schools?
No you work in corporate offices and language schools with the certificate. You
can teach English at every level with this certificate.
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