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100 hr June cohort TEFL Class of 2011

CESL offers a range of programs to fit the needs of a diverse group of future EFL teachers.  Any qualified person interested in teaching EFL abroad can take the classroom-based 100-hour Full TEFL certificate offered in two cohorts during the summer.  Depending on a potential teacher’s plans or needs, one can also take the online route by enrolling in the 50-hour Online Basic TEFL, the 20-hour onsite practicum, followed by the 50-hour Online Advanced TEFL certificate. Once those certificates are completed, one can apply for the 120-hour program certificate. 

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• TEFL Frequently asked questions

For more information: teachesl@email.arizona.edu

Note: that hours designated reflect contact time with instructor and do not include time spent on homework or other outside assignments. All courses run pending enrollment.

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Pre-Conference Institute in Argentina:

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Fall 1: August 18 - October 11, 2012 online

Fall 2: October 13 - December 6, 2012 online

The Online Basic TEFL program is intended for individuals who plan to teach English in a short-term capacity. It has been designed to provide the essential foundations in language teaching theory, methodology and practical classroom application. The course combines asynchronous powerpoint presentations, discussions and application activities with synchronous chat forums and streaming video clips of authentic ESL teaching. This program can be complimented with an optional 20-hr observational and guided teaching practicum at the Center for ESL and completed with the 50 Hour Online Advanced to total 120 hours of TEFL certificates.

For a 10% discount, apply and pay on or before: December 1 for Spring 1; February 1 for Spring 2; July 1 for Fall 1; September 1 for Fall 2

Fall 2: October 13 - December 6, 2012 online

The Online Advanced TEFL program is intended for in-service teachers with two or more years of experience or for those teachers who have completed the 50 Hour Basic and the 20 Hour Practicum and are interested in getting more advanced coursework towards 120 total TEFL hours. This online course is designed to provide advanced coursework in instructional methods of the four skills and classroom management techniques.  The course combines asynchronous powerpoint presentations, discussions and application activities with synchronous chat forums and streaming video clips of authentic ESL teaching.

For a 10% discount, apply and pay on or before: February 1 for Spring 2; September 1 for Fall 2

Cohort 1: June 8 - July 7, 2012 at CESL

Cohort 2: July 6 - August 4, 2012 at CESL

The Full TEFL program is an intensive, classroom-based course intended for individuals who plan to teach English professionally and in a long-term capacity. It has been designed to meet the needs of both novice and experienced teachers by combining comprehensive foundational coursework in language acquisition theory, teaching methodology and assessment with advanced instructional techniques and curricular frameworks. Coursework includes EFL teaching theory, methods & strategies, classroom management, and both formal and informal language assessment. The program also includes an integrated 30-hour observational and guided classroom teaching practicum for hands-on experience to complement and guide classroom instruction.

For a 10% discount, apply and pay on or before April 15 for Cohort 1 and May 15 for Cohort 2.

Year-Round

The 20-hour Practicum supplement can be added to any of our TEFL Certificate programs or simply taken alone as an independent component with approval of program coordinator. The practicum combines classroom observations and debriefings with supervised teaching practice at the Center for ESL or an approved affiliate institution. Teachers interested in this program will observe 17 hours of classroom instruction and teach or assist a teacher for 3 hours of mentored instruction.  The student caps this off by turning in a teaching/observing self reflection, outlining what they have learned and how to apply that to what they do.

There are no discounts for this certificate.

Once a year online (Pending enrollment)

The 30-hour Advanced Grammar for Teachers TEFL course is an online course designed to both refresh teachers' knowledge of grammar and to provide ideas and methods for teaching it. The course is designed for in-service ESL/EFL teachers or for those who have completed the CESL 100-hour Full TEFL or the 120-hour program certificate. The modules are focused on specific forms, functions and use of the English language with practical applications of how to teach it. Trainees in this program are required to develop and present lesson plans incorporating the grammar and are assessed on them.

For a 10% discount, apply and pay on or before December 1.

All applicants should

• have at least an Associate of Arts degree or international equivalent or 2 years of college-level coursework completed
• be competent in written and spoken English (500 ITP/PBT, 61 iBT, 6.5 IELTS) and interview with coordinator
• teaching experience (at least 2 years or 20-hour Practicum for the TEFL Online Advanced)
• be willing to work collaboratively
• have access to a reliable internet connection for online certificates

TEFL applicants can apply for up to 10% discount on tuition if paid before the discount deadline.

For refund and deferral policy, please click here.

For late registration on or after the first day of class, add 10% of tuition.

• International job opportunities; see the world - travel and work. Most jobs require at least 100-hour TEFL certificate. See the links below.
• CESL courses are offered both online and in class; teachers will have flexibiltiy in scheduling training
• Course work can be completed within four intensive weeks - including practicum
• Follow-up, on-line community discussions are available to encourage continued professional development

For relevant articles follow the links below:

What qualifications do I need to teach? click here.

How to choose a TEFL training program, click here.

What to look for in a job abroad, click here.

Link for beginning a career in Teaching EFL/ESOL, click here.

University of Arizona Degree Programs

• Ph.D. Second Language Acquisition and Teaching
• M.A. English Language and Linguistics

Why teach at CESL?

Recommended Reading List pdf

Link to an extensive bibliography on TEFL/TESOL, click here.

CESL's Resources for Teachers Links

Professional Advocacy http://capwiz.com/tesol/home/

I originally took a TEFL course this spring through CESL as a back-up option in case other job applications fizzled out (and as a fast way to see if teaching would be a good fit). It really did not hit me though how in demand English knowledge was though until meeting and getting practice teaching CESL International students (Kuwaitis, Chinese, Koreans, Saudis, Swiss, etc.). For all that you may think you do not know English, your students make up for this by being so appreciative and eager to learn anything you can teach them-- and you know more than you think.

I also learned so much from other aspiring and current EFL teachers with varied backgrounds brought together here at CESL, too (lawyers, realtors, stewardesses, graduate students seeking additional income sources, undergraduates with wonderlust) as well as just how dynamic the EFL field is. Getting a TEFL certificate and the classroom experience that comes with it really helps the world over in terms of better jobs-- anywhere from South Korea to Nicaragua or Turkey. Although fast-paced, the 120-hour TEFL program at CESL, gave me valuable experience and a major confidence boost going into my first teaching job in Spain this fall [2011].

I have no doubt that there will be many rough days and cringe worthy moments as a teacher. Still, those will be the days when I can look back to the TEFL experience, take deep breath, relax, and appreciate a smoother transition into teaching than I would have had otherwise. Thank you again to UA CESL for providing this priceless opportunity.

My dream has always been to accompany my daughter on an extended visit to China. Teaching has always been my passion and so combining the dream and the passion came in the form of the magnificent TEFL program.

The course material was excellent containing an abundance of material which could be easily used in the classroom. It was structured so that you create "real" lesson plans and synthesize what you learn in the quizzes- all the while being guided by an incredibly supportive staff.  

When applying for jobs in China, I was amazed at the weight that a TEFL teaching certificate from the University of Arizona carried. I received an excellent offer within a week and am soon on my way to a beautiful city in China with my daughter. Thank you for allowing me to change my dream into a reality.

I cannot recommend CESL's TEFL practicum enough – it is a must and a truly necessary component!  The practicum adds a whole other dimension and allows for direct, one-on-one contact with CESL students and staff.  My coursework was greatly enhanced by the guidance and encouragement of my assigned mentor.

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