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1. Am I eligible to take the course?
We require that you be over 18 years of age and a native English
speaker, or have a sufficient level of knowledge with the English
language; if you are to be a teacher of English, a high standard
of both spoken and written English is needed. By this we mean your
use of English, not necessarily your knowledge of grammatical terminology:
you will cover language awareness on the course itself.
We welcome and receive applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds.
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2. What kind of people complete TEFL courses?
We find that courses tend to be taken by a wide variety of people.
For example, we instruct and train a lot of people in their early
twenties, both recent graduates and those who have no university
qualifications, who want to travel overseas. We also accommodate
people in their thirties and forties who either want a career change,
have been made redundant, or are moving overseas with their spouse.
In addition, we instruct and train people either approaching, or
in retirement, and who are looking for something to do in their
free time or who have property on the continent to which they are
going to move. Finally, we have people complete our course purely
to try TEFL out and simply to see if it is suitable. Our course
allows people a clear, well structured and thorough insight into
TEFL, while completing a valuable certificate course, without the
time, geographical and financial commitment of an onsite TEFL course.
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3. There are many online TEFL courses available, how do I know
which one to apply for ? Why should I choose ITTT above and before
others?
Yes, there are many online TEFL courses available and the choice
is a difficult one. Cost is one of the main considerations when
choosing a course and surely all people want to make the best financial
investment possible. Ideally an investment should mature, never
become worth less than it's initial purchase value and really, go
on to become more and more valuable. Cost should then reflect the
quality and usefulness of what is purchased or invested in.
There are a number of good reasons to invest in ITTT's online TEFL
course and subsequently in your future:
Our main aim and focus is to have you successfully complete our
course and in a manner that is suitable to you. Our commitment to
teacher development and to our trainees is unsurpassed. There are
many good courses on offer, but we offer the most up to date, thorough
and comprehensive online TEFL course available. Once our course
is chosen, our trainees can expect the most complete introduction
and grounding in TEFL along with all the required ongoing support,
through our depth of knowledge and world wide links, to finding
and securing international TEFL positions that suit you.
ITTT are unique in terms of the quality of course that we offer
and in the support that we are able provide, and also in terms of
the types of services that we can offer to our trainees. A selection
of the types of services we are able to offer are as follows:
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We provide the opportunity to see real lessons through downloaded video or CD-ROM.
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Your online tutor will remain available to you for the first
six months of your initial teaching position. The tutor will
be there to answer any questions that you may have in regard
to teaching, employment options and general advice.
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Ongoing employment advice and assistance through the duration
of your teaching career.
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If you have the facility and can record your lessons, you
may forward them to your online tutor, who will analyze and
assess the material before commenting and corresponding with
you.
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We firmly believe that ITTT are at the forefront of on-line TEFL
services. Completing our course will serve as testament to that,
and prove that the correct choice of investment is ITTT.
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4. When can I begin? When and how do I receive the course? How
long does the course take to complete?
You can begin the course almost immediately, simply complete our
online application form (please click
here for our online application form). We will review your
application and confirm your acceptance on to the course within
24 hours. At that stage we will advise you of your payment options.
As well as these details and along with a letter of introduction
and course orientation, you will be introduced to your online tutor
who will ask you how you would like to proceed in terms of the number
units you wish to receive. All elements of the course and correspondence
will be forwarded to you directly via email and email attachment.
The course has been designed to allow for maximum flexibility.
As long as you complete the course within six months of receiving
this introduction you can work at a pace that suits you. The maximum
number of units you can receive per day is two, so you could theoretically
complete the course within ten days.
In order to get the maximum benefit from the course we recommend
receiving one unit per day. This will allow you to complete the
course in under 4 weeks and will also give you time to fully understand
and digest the lesson before continuing. However, if you wish to
work through the course more quickly, or slowly, the choice is yours.
With each unit you will receive an answer sheet. Simply complete
this and e-mail it to your course tutor with details of when you
would like to receive your next unit. Your course tutor will forward
your requested unit/s along with comments on your previous answer
sheet.
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5. What do I receive upon graduation/completion of ITTT's online
TEFL course?
After successfully completing all course units you will receive
your final grade, a letter of recommendation and your TEFL certificate.
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6. What happens after I complete the course? Will I be able
to get a job? Will you continue to support and assist me?
Post course job guidance: ITTT will provide you with ongoing support
and assistance in finding a TEFL job after you have completed the
course. This includes the following support services:
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Resume/CV preparation
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Information on likely sources of EFL vacancies
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Job guidance counseling
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Job search and application
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Interview preparation
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We are happy to provide this assistance throughout your teaching
career.
Your online tutor will remain available to you for the first six
months of your initial teaching position. The tutor will be there
to answer any questions that you may have in regard to teaching,
employment options and general advice. ITTT also offers course graduates
ongoing employment advice and assistance throughout the duration
of their teaching careers.
If you have the facility, and can record your lessons, you may
forward them to your online tutor, who will analyze and assess the
material before commenting and corresponding with you.
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7. On-line tutors and companies! Will there ever be someone
I can contact directly to answer my questions and queries?
You are welcome to contact your personal on-line tutor by e-mail
at any time and we guarantee that he/she will reply within one working
day. Equally, ITTT staff in all departments, obviously depending
upon the nature of the enquiry, will be available to receive and
answer your questions and queries. (please click
here for contact details.)
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8. How much does the ITTT online TEFL certification course cost?
The ITTT online TEFL certification course cost is available from $190 US dollars (please click here
for our course prices and special offers.)
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9. How much time will I need to spend on each unit?
It really depends on how quickly you can absorb the information
and complete the answer sheet. On average 4 - 5 hours per unit.
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10. What options are available to me?
You have the choice of 4 options:
1 Course materials only. This is intended for those who are already teaching/have some knowledge of teaching and wish to improve their knowledge/techniques. There is no job guidance, certificate or tutor support with this option. The cost is $150.
2 Complete course without tutor support. This is a self-study introduction to TEFL, with a final test to assess comprehension of the course contents. Job guidance and 100-hour certificate on successful completion of the test are included. Total cost $190.
3 Basic course with tutor support. This course is intended for those who will only be teaching on a part-time or short-term basis and is in effect a survival course. It gives you the basic skills you will need to do a competent job. Tutor support, job guidance and certificate fees are included. The cost is $250
4 Complete course with tutor support.. This is a thorough introduction to TEFL and will give a much greater knowledge of the skills and techniques required by EFL teachers. Tutor support, job guidance and 100-hour certificate on successful completion of the course are included. Total cost $295.
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