4-week equivalent TEFL Course Shanghai, China

Intensive TEFL Course

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Important Information

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You will be offered a free job placement by the school once you have completed your TEFL course

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Course Details

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Course Description

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Course Description

In its over 20 years of experience, the school has worked with thousands of satisfied students who enjoy its approach to teaching language. The school put that experience to work for you in the TEFL training program, an intensive month-long, 120-hour course that has six hours of practice-teaching time and six hours of observation time. As a graduate of the TEFL program, you’ll come away from the course with a concept of the practical side of ESL/EFL instruction.


Goals

- At least 6 hours of observation of classes taught by experienced professionals

- At least 6 hours of practice teaching with real language learners from the local community

- Trainers who will guide you through every step of the way including observing your peer teaching and practice teaching

- Instruction and practice in teaching the four basic language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) and subskills (vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar)

- An introduction to classroom management, including such issues as error correction and giving instructions

- Instruction in how to prepare formal classroom lessons, as well as what games, activities, and songs are appropriate and effective for "real" English learning

- How to use DVDs in the classroom, the latest in computer software for TEFL, and what e-learning is all about

- An introduction to TEFL testing so that you are familiar with the TOEFL, TOEIC, University of Michigan Tests, and others

- An introduction to teaching Business English, a very critical (and often lucrative) area of major interest to many students in today's market

- An introduction to the fascinating world of intercultural relations and how culture can affect language acquisition

- Professional development guidance and active assistance in job searching and job placement.



Requirements

In order to complete the training and meet the course requirements, trainees must:

- Attend the entire course

- Complete a minimum of six hours of practice teaching

- Complete a minimum of six hours of observation of experienced teachers

- Maintain and submit a portfolio of all written assignments and materials related to practice teaching



Assessment

There are no final tests in the TEFL. Throughout the course, trainers continuously assess trainees in the two major components of their work:


- Practice teaching and lesson planning

- Written assignments


Over the course of the program, each trainee will prepare lesson plans for, and teach, a minimum of six hours of classes with real language learners. These classes are observed both by trainers and fellow trainees; the trainers’ evaluations constitute part of the final grade.

There are a total of two graded written assignments, each normally being between around 1000 words long. The topics for these papers include language awareness and professional development.



Evaluation and Training Report

Upon the completion of the program, the training staff will issue you an evaluation and training report that will outline your accomplishments during the TEFL training and your potential for teaching in the TEFL field. This may be included on your resume for future employment references.



TEFL Admission Requirements

All applicants to the TEFL course must:

- be at least 20 years of age by completion of the course (18- and 19-year-olds are accepted at the center’s discretion)

- have competence in both spoken and written English, such that it permits them to follow the training with no problems (non-native speakers must cmmunicate in English with few or no mistakes, have a level of fluency roughly equal to a score of 280 on the computer-based TOEFL, and have an oral interview with a member of the admissions staff before enrolling)

- have a standard of education equivalent of that required for entry into higher education.


No previous teaching experience is required.

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School Details - Shanghai

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The Training Center

The TEFL program is located in Shanghai, the nation’s largest and most westernized city. The training center is very modern with computer rooms, Internet connection, multimedia centers, and cafeterias. Nearby are a variety of restaurants, convenience stores, and shopping malls.



The City


A bustling cosmopolitan city, Shanghai is characterized by a fast-paced lifestyle, contemporary urban living, and an entertaining nightlife. When the neon lights appear against the skyline at dusk, the city comes to life. Whatever type of bar you like, you will find it—and 25 others just like it—downtown. Alternatives to the bar scene also abound, as you can attend a professional dance performance, join an all-night game of Mahjong, or grab a few friends, a small keg of beer, and head into a private soundproofed room for a fun-filled evening at a karaoke lounge.

During the day, visitors to Shanghai can hit the city’s abundant shopping options, from street markets to upscale designer stores. Explore the offerings in Chinese tea, feng shui accessories, street market kitsch, or fine fabric clothing. Other possible activities include taking a Huangpu river cruise, visiting the Shanghai art museum, or grabbing a bite to eat at one of the city’s fine eateries.

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How to Apply

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Prices and Dates

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This course is no longer available for online booking. Pleae call us on 0845 1304775 for more details.