4 Week TESOL Certificate Course

Over the course of this four week 150+ hour TESOL certificate course, you'll develop the skills necessary to become a confident and successful EFL teacher.

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Course Aims

The aim of this 4 Week, 150+ hour TESOL certificate course is to thoroughly prepare you for teaching EFL in any overseas environment. You will be able to prepare lessons for all age groups and levels and feel confident when selecting materials and activities. Equipped with a variety of techniques and methodologies, you will be a positive and resourceful teacher.

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Eligibility

The course is open to all with a good academic background, usually graduate status. If you do not hold a degree you should hold qualifications for entry into higher education, i.e. 'A' Levels or High School Diploma. No prior teaching experience is required. Non-native speakers will be accepted onto the course under the same terms as native speakers, provided they have a high command of the English language.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age upon commencement of their chosen course.

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Accreditation

OCNWTEFL courseAs the leading provider of quality TEFL/TESOL courses across the world INTESOL is proud to bring you qualifications that have been accredited as being at NQF Levels 4 & 5 by Ascentis (formerly OCNW), a National Awarding Body, which is recognised worldwide!

The Awarding Body for your TESOL qualification is of paramount importance, consider it carefully.


Ascentis (formerly OCNW) is a unique organisation, enjoying the status of a National Awarding Body (NAB), approved by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and an Authorised Validating Agency (AVA), licensed by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).

The INTESOL Certificate in TESOL is accredited as being at NQF Level 4 by Ascentis (formerly OCNW), a National Awarding Body, making the INTESOL Cert TESOL equivalent to the CELTA and Trinity TESOL.

Click here to download British Council guidelines for accreditation of TESOL qualifications

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In Preparation

Once you have been accepted onto the 4 Week TESOL certificate course and you have paid your deposit we will send you a pre-course task designed to help you refresh your knowledge of English grammar. You will receive a grammar workbook with exercises to complete. Once your course fees have been received in full we will send the remainder of your distance learning study materials (please note that there is an additional fee for books and materials at some centres. Please check the course fees page for details of your selected centre).

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Your Arrival

On arrival at your course destination, you will be given a welcome pack consisting of all sorts of practical information on how to get about (map, public transport timetables, places of interest, local doctors who speak English, hairdressers, restaurants and shops where English is spoken, essential and emergency telephone numbers, cell phone information, etc). Plus, our local student coordinator will always be there to help you with their extensive local knowledge.

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Course Contents

The TEFL course consists of both theory lessons and teaching practice. In the theory lessons an experienced teacher trainer will introduce a number of different methods and approaches. In these theory lessons, called 'input sessions', you will also learn about the grammar and phonology/pronunciation of English as well as reflect on ways to reconcile TEFL concepts with day-to-day classroom practice. Special workshops will also be run to give you an insight into teaching young learners and teaching Business English. Both input sessions and workshops are designed so that you take part in dynamic activities and discussions where you are encouraged to actively participate and learn 'through doing'. We can guarantee you won't be bored!

The core modules of the 4 Week TESOL certificate course are:

1. Study skills

2. The Study of English

  • grammar
  • pronunciation: phonetics, stress, rhythm and intonation
  • lexis

3. The Teaching and Learning of ESOL

  • basic principles: motivation, leaning styles, communicative competence
  • reading and listening skills
  • speaking and writing skills
  • visual aids
  • errors and error correction
  • teaching young learners
  • business English
  • testing

4. Lesson Planning

  • lesson stages and plans
  • lesson delivery
  • classroom management
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Observed and assessed teaching practice

You will complete a minimum of six hours teaching practice with real foreign language students, which is observed by your trainer. You will be graded on different aspects of your teaching performance, and receive an overall grade for the lesson. This practical side of the course will enable you to learn from first-hand experience. It will equip you with the techniques and teaching tools necessary to become a versatile TEFL / TESOL teacher and deal with a range of different teaching situations and environments when teaching English abroad.

As well as learning from your own and your peers' teaching practice, you will have the privileged opportunity to observe experienced teachers deliver lessons to the very students you will be teaching.

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TEFL Course Weekly Schedule

The weekly schedule will normally consist of input sessions in the morning and early afternoon, followed by teaching practice. After teaching practice a feedback session is held where trainees and trainer sit together, exchange constructive criticism and reflect on the different lessons they observed. The onus is on reflection, as we believe this to be the most important aspect of the TEFL course. What really matters, even more than a good performance in the classroom, is for you to be able to reflect on your own and others' teaching experience and learn from it for your future development.

A typical weekly schedule may look like this:

10.00 am - 12.30 pm: Input sessions
12.30 pm - 13.30 pm: Lunch
13.30 pm - 15.00 pm: Input sessions
15.15 pm - 16.30 pm: Preparation for teaching practice
16.30 pm - 18.00 pm: Teaching practice
18.00 pm - 19.00 pm: Feedback session

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Unknown Foreign Language

As part of your TEFL course you will be asked to step into the shoes of a 'foreign' language learner and take a three-lesson course in a language unknown to you. This will give you the opportunity to see things from a students' perspective, enabling you to identify a number of needs you will need to cater to when teaching your lessons. The unknown language experience is often an eye-opener that sensitises you to learner needs and develops your empathy towards the way students feel in the EFL/ESL classroom.

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Assessment and Grading

The course is continually assessed - there are no final examinations. You will be set tasks throughout the course, which are submitted for assessment by your trainers. These tasks are graded and returned with comments and guidance for your development. The course sessions are always conducted in small groups with on-going support and instruction, helping to ensure your successful completion of the course.

At INTESOL we pride ourselves on personalised service, and we are constantly available to offer individual support and coaching. This means that your success on the course is virtually guaranteed.

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After Completion - Award of Certificate

certificatepaceUpon successful completion of this online distance learning TEFL course you will receive:

  • INTESOL Certificate in TESOL
  • Ascentis (formerly OCNW) Level 4 Certificate in TESOL CELTA and Trinity TESOL equivalent
  • Ascentis (formerly OCNW) Course Transcript
  • INTESOL Teaching Practice Certificate with performance report

 

(click image for enlarged version of the Ascentis (formerly OCNW) Certificate)


The INTESOL Certificate in TESOL is accredited by the Ascentis (formerly OCNW) as being at Level 4 of the NQF (National Qualifications Framework).

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded an INTESOL Certificate with one of the following grades:

  • A1 - Distinction
  • A2 - Excellent
  • B1 - Very good
  • B2 - Good
  • C - Pass

In order to earn your Certificate in TESOL you need to pass both the theoretical and practical components of the course. In addition full attendance is required.

What's included in your course fee?

  • Ascentis (formerly OCNW) Level 4 Certificate in TESOL (issued upon successful completion) CELTA and Trinity TESOL equivalent
  • Graded INTESOL Certificate in TESOL (issued upon successful completion)
  • Graded INTESOL Teaching Practice Certificate (issued upon successful completion)
  • Ascentis (formerly OCNW) Course Transcript
  • Teaching practice performance report
  • Access to INTESOL Online Student Discussion Forum
  • Lifetime job guidance
  • Highly experienced teacher trainers
  • Course materials (additional fee at some centres)
  • All assessment fees
  • Assistance with accommodation during and after the course
  • Welcome orientation
  • Access to exclusive online TESOL careers advice and job vacancies via www.huntesl.com
  • Use of INTESOL Course Director and /or Trainer as a referee for job applications

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  • A pre-written description of your TEFL qualification and accreditation to make sure you impress employers with your achievements.
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