4-week equivalent TEFL course Thames, New Zealand

TESOL Certificate Course

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Important Information

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The TESOL course is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) under the provisions of the New Zealand Education Act 1989, and the school is accredited to teach it. The course exceeds recognized international TESOL certification standards.

If you have indicated on your application that you do not require accommodation, you should inform us of your accommodation arrangements. This information is required by the New Zealand Ministry of Education for all international students studying in New Zealand, and without it, the school will not be able to complete your local enrolment.

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Course Details

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Course Description

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The course involves a total of 130 hours tuition and comprises six main elements: Foreign Language Experience, Language Awareness, Student Profile, Teaching Techniques, Tecahing Practice and Observation, and a Materials Project.

Foreign Language Experience
Trainees are given basic instruction in a foreign language in order to increase their awareness of being a student. They are also required to write a daily journal during the period of instruction. The focus is opon critical reflection on the learning experience and useful insights for teaching.

Language Awareness
This includes 10 hours of grammar and 10 hours of phonology tuition to cover the basic terminology and concepts relating to each.

Student Profile
Trainees will spend a total of 14 hours working to build a rapport with a student and to create a profule of the student as an individual. This will include analysing errors and teaching a focused, personalised lesson.

Teaching Techniques
This consists of 30 hours of input sessions designed to introduce concepts of learning and to demonstrate and practice basic teaching methods.

Teaching Practice and Observation
All trainees will be required to complete 3 hours of observing experienced teachers, 1 hour of observing a prefesionally developed video, 20 hours of peer observation, 1 hour of shared teaching practice and 6 hours of individual teaching practice.

Materials Project
A total of 10 hours is assigned to this part of the course. It involves the development of two sets of materials used during teaching practice. Trainees must adapt these from commercial sources, or develop original materials and then complete a presentation about them to the trainers.

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Accommodation Options

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Trainess have four accommodation options to choose from (prices include course fees):

Option 1. A room in a dorm - £1041.00 (excludes meals and laundry services).

Option 2. A shared twin room- £1157.00 (excludes meals and laundry services).

Option 3. A twin room on a 'full-service' basis. Includes daily self-service breakfast and home-cooked dinner Mon-Fri, 3 meals on Sat-Sun (unless you decide to travel), Laundry Service, linen changed weekly, and supplied bedding) - £1273.00.

Option 4. A single room on a 'full-service' basis. Includes daily self-service breakfast and home cooked dinner Mon-Fri, 3 meals on Sat-Sun, Laundry Service, linen changed weekly, and supplied bedding) - £1390.00.

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School Details - Thames

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Thames is a unique historical town in the North Island of New Zealand. It provides visitors with a perfect base from which to explore the island's many tourist attractions.

The school building is new and the facilities are modern. From the school you can enjoy the backdrop of the ocean (Firth of Thames) or the Coromandel Ranges.

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Timetable

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Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (approximately)

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How to Apply

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Prices and Dates

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