International Certificate Programs

There are number of international ESL teaching certificate programs that in fact can even replace qualitative university education. Especially in countries where university education does not include modern tools and methods of education programs such as TKT, TEFL, TESOL, CELTA play crucial role. There are several important points to consider when you plan to take an international teacher development course;

• Make sure your level of English is sufficient – in most cases teachers lack good knowledge of English, which prevents them from delivering skills
• Practice your skills on regular base – One of the hardest skills to teach is writing. Read our blog on tips to improve teacher’s own writing skills.
• Have development plan with detailed action plan or to do list and follow it
• Be careful with type of certificate program you choose. If you plan to teach IELTS, you do not need to take IELTS course, but “How to Teach IELTS Course”
• Study certificate programs to see which suits you best. If you teach in private schools or courses, TEFL or TESOL would be ideal for you
• Pay attention to duration of certificate program. Regularly 120-hour courses are considered the best
• Make sure your certificate is issued by internationally accredited center. This recognition ensures you will receive qualitative education and also your course enter meets international standards.