TEFL - Trinity CertTESOL Southampton, United Kingdom

The school, established in 1976, is a private language school based in Southampton. It is in an enviable position of being able to provide up-to-date teacher training within a busy and dynamic language school, thus giving trainee-teachers a real taste of the English language teaching environment. The trainees will also benefit from input from tutors who are experienced in providing both in-service and entry-level teacher training as the school is also an in-service teacher training provider.

The school has a well-equipped study centre where they have 12 computers which can be used for self-study. In addition, there is a computer room with an additional 5 computers. There is Free WiFI throughout the school.
The classrooms are well equipped with computer access, sound systems and some classrooms have Interactive Whiteboards.
Trainees will have access to a library of reference books and a well-stocked teaching resource room. Trainees will also have access to photocopying and printing facilities at the school.

The Trinity Cert TESOL is a 4-week intensive, initial teacher-training certificate, which is accredited by Trinity College London and recognised worldwide.

It is designed for those with little or no experience of teaching English and enables them to embark on a career in the EFL profession. It is also suitable for experienced teachers who want to develop their skills in this area of teaching. It provides a firm foundation, equipping trainees with basic knowledge and highly practical skills in teaching techniques and methodologies to set them on their way in a new profession. The course involves over 120 timetabled hours and includes six hours of observed teaching practice with English language students.

The introduction to the theory and practice of contemporary English teaching is achieved through a combination of instruction, observation and extensive supervised teaching practice. You will have an opportunity to learn a 'mystery' language; dip into theories on second language acquisition; explore the English language; develop activities and materials suitable for the student-centred classroom; learn about a variety of methodologies and teaching techniques and much, much more.

The course is taught by qualified and experienced trainers who have been training on the Cert.TESOL for many years, as well as having accumulated many hours in English teaching classrooms around the world.

The typical day is 9.30am - 5.30pm. There will be input in the morning sessions and most afternoons will be spent putting the new skills into practice in the English language classroom.

The school has a network of basic and executive homestay accommodation. In summer months they can offer accommodation in university residences and they also have a good relationship with a local hotel.

Monday - Friday from 9.30am - 5.30pm 120 hours of timetabled hours which includes 6 hours of observed teaching practice. The input will include methodologies, classroom craft and learning theories as well as teaching techniques and materials design to name but a few.

As part of the course the school will advise trainees about careers, professional development and job search.

1. Choose the start date which interests you. If you’re still unsure, please choose an approximate date for now - you will be able to specify later.
2. Register your details with Cactus TEFL (1 minute) to help us track your application.
3. Download the application form and save it on your computer.
4. Complete it offline in your own time
5. Go back to www.cactustefl.com, sign in and submit your completed form.

You can also submit an application by email. We will explain how to do this on the application form. Please contact us if you have any problems with the application procedure.