Considering further or Postgraduate study
TEFL
General Information
Many people finance their travel abroad by teaching English as a foreign language. English is still the language of international communications and there is a worldwide demand for teachers. You may want to consider taking a formal TEFL qualification that is accepted worldwide, as it may be easier to obtain work (the pay and working conditions are generally better for qualified teachers).
TEFL Training
The most widely recognised and available qualification is the Certificate in the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language to Adults (CELTA).
A similar qualification, The Certificate in Teaching to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
Both courses combine theory and practice and take around four weeks full time (part time options are also available). Courses can cost between £700 - £1000. There are several local options available in Bath, Bristol and on campus at Newton Park during the summer vacation.
Sources of Information
- Cambridge English Language Teaching Qualifications
- University of Cambridge
- ESOL Examinations
- 1 Hills Road
- Cambridge. CB1 2EU
- Tel: 01223 553355
- British Council
- British Council Teaching Recruitment Centre
- Educational Enterpises
- 10 Spring Gardens
- London SW1A 2BN
- Tel: 020 7930 8466
- National Association for Teaching English (NATE)
- 50 Broadfield Road,
- Sheffield,
- South Yorkshire
- S8 OXJ
- Tel 0114 255 5419
- Council for International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
- (Teach Japan, China, Thailand)
- 52 Poland Street
- London W1V 4JQ
- Tel: 020 7734 7722
- International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language
- Darwin College
- University of Kent
- Canterbury
- Kent
- CT2 7NY
- Tel: 01227 824430
Books and Directories at Newton Park Careers
- EFL Directory
- Teaching English Abroad
- Working in English Language Teaching
- Guide to Careers in English Language Teaching
- EmbassyCES - International Teacher Training Worldwide
Useful Web Links
- British Council
- CIEE
- Edufind (TEFL jobs)
- EFL web (TEFL courses & jobs)
- ESLBase.com (database of TEFL courses and list of TEFL jobs)
- Europa (TEFL courses UK & Europe)
- HESS Educational Organisation - Teaching in Taiwan
- Linguarama (Language Schools)
- NOVA GROUP Teach in Japan - Graduate Training
- TEFL Training (TESOL Cert)
- TEFL International (Career Development Scholarship)
- TEFL jobs
- Directory of UK Language Schools
- Thai-dragonfly (TEFL or volunteer placements in Thailand)
- Intensive TEFL Courses
- Onlinetefl voluntary organisation offering TEFL courses and opportunities
- Windsor Schools - TEFL courses in London, Windsor, Prague, Barcelona, Florence, Rome, Madrid, Seville.
Local TEFL Courses
City of Bath College
Avon Street
Bath BA1 1UP
Tel: 01225 312191
Bath Spa University
Newton Park
Bath BA2 9BN
Tel: 01225 875845
University of Bath (Taster courses)
Claverton Down
Bath BA2 7AY
Tel: 01225 386552
City of Bristol College
Brunel Centre
Ashley Down Road
Bristol BS7 9BU
Tel: 0117 904 5163
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