4-week TEFL Course Schull, Ireland
Trinity Cert TESOL
  
Important Information
- Summer Cert: dates to be confirmed
- Autumn Cert: dates to be confirmed
The price of the course includes the Trinity Exam and Certificate fees.
Course Details
| Course ref. |
1567 |
| Course Type |
4-week TEFL Course or equivalent |
| Min Age |
20 |
| Maximum Class Size |
12 |
| Exam Board Fee Included |
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| Class Times |
9am - 5pm Monday to Friday |
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Customer Feedback
Schull is a beautiful place and the people are warm and friendly. I found it to be extremely pleasant and I loved it!
I loved the school. It was small and we had only 9 students in our class so we had lots of personalized attention. The instructors were very knowledgeable and experienced.
Ruthann Weaver
If you'd be interested in knowing more about the course at this centre from past participants please contact us and we will put you in touch.
Course Description
This course leads to the internationally recognised Trinity qualification and will enable you to teach anywhere in the world. The course is designed for the trainee with little or no experience of teaching English in the contemporary ESOL classroom but with a high level of competence in spoken and written English. It will equip him/her with the most basic skills and knowledge needed to take up a post as a TESOL teacher and give him/her a firm foundation for self-evaluation and further professional development. It is stressed that this is an initial qualification only, although experienced teachers with no recognised qualifications may also find it a useful stepping stone in their careers and professional development. The Trinity College validated Certificate is a minimum requirement for many jobs, and is recognised and regarded highly internationally. This is the ONLY Trinity CertTESOL available in Ireland.
The special feature of this course - which really sets it apart from others is that there is a policy of a MAXIMUM of 12 trainees per course AND a ratio of 1 Trainer for every 3 trainees. So expect lots of personal care and attention.
Course Structure
The course is a short intensive course of four weeks duration, preceded by pre-course tasks, including an introduction to phonemic script, syntactic and lexical tasks and a short introduction to methodology. (This is available either as an attachment on the Internet or as hard copy. In either case it is a requirement to complete it before the beginning of the course. You can return the completed worksheets by Internet or by post or bring them in person at the start of the course. You will be sent this work as soon as we receive your deposit).
The course itself includes 130 hours tuition; input, tutorial time and teaching preparation, 6 hours teaching practice and a minimum of six hours of guided observation. The tuition takes the form of lectures, seminars, guided self-study, workshops and observation of experienced teachers. There is also some video and peer-observation.
Course Assessment
Course members are assessed throughout the course for development during teaching practice and professional growth in terms of relationship with learners and colleagues, as well as awareness of their own progress. The Certificate also requires that a certain number of tasks be completed, all with a pedagogical objective in mind. A journal is kept during a five-hour course in Japanese, to provide evidence of a developing awareness of language learning and a communicative methodology. A profile of a non-native speaker learner is written to provide evidence of an awareness of what is required to analyse learners’ needs and how to address them. A compilation of materials is made during teaching practice, to provide a springboard for a discussion with an external moderator and to enable that person to judge how much of TESOL methodology has been acquired. There are also tests in language awareness of English phonology, syntax and vocabulary. The emphasis is on assessing progress made and not on grading, since six hours behind the wheel is considered too early to make a final judgement on potential teaching ability. Course members are given a lot of support during throughout the course by very experienced staff, particularly during the early teaching practice sessions and during the completion of the required tasks. However, it must be emphasised that this is a very intensive course and cannot be carried out at the same time as other commitments or during times of personal difficulties.
Application specifics
Once accepted on to the course and having paid a deposit, the distance learning materials will be sent out. There are two books to accompany the material, which will also be used during the course. These can be posted to you by The English Language Bookshop, if required. Details can be obtained at interview.
Fees Include:
• Four weeks Tuition by visiting Trinity College London lecturers
• Additional Tutorials, teaching practice observation and general support from the school's own tutors
• Use of all school resources and Teacher Training library ( Only text books you are need to buy are the ones for the distance learning and which will then be your personal essential resource and research texts during your career)
• Distance learning ‘warm up’ materials & correction of same.
• Use of all text books and materials for research and lesson preparation during the course access to the school facilities from 9.30am - daily
• Course tutor reference, career advice, interview tips & important contacts/addresses for finding work in reputable schools, colleges and universities teaching English as a Foreign Language in Ireland, Uk Europe and abroad
• Full progress report and Trinity College London graded Certificate on successful completion of course
Additional:
Another special factor is that the school offers a free, introductory 'warm-up' workshop, which takes place the Saturday before the Monday start of each course.
Accommodation Options
Accommodation can be provided for those who require it.
A shared holiday home by the sea/in the countryside/in the village with other trainees costs 110-110 Euros per week. Often own small apartment can also be arranged for up to 150Euro per week. In walking distance of the centre.
Host family accommodation with all meals included in walking distance of the centre can be booked at 190 Euro per week.
Bed and Breakfast accommodation is available at 50 Euro per night but reduced long term (4 week) fees usually apply.
A hotel room costs approx. 70 Euros per night.
School Details - Schull, SW Cork
The school is owned and managed by partners Barbara Connelly & Peter McDonnell. Barbara has almost fifteen years experience teaching English Communication Skills to foreign students. She is also a qualified and experienced teacher trainer and has designed and conducted teacher training courses for native and non-native speakers of English in Ireland, UK and abroad. This means that teaching methods are constantly reassessed and updated.
The Atlantic School of English is situated in the stunning harbourside town of Schull in County Cork, surrounded by the rugged Irish countryside and the Atlantic Ocean. CertTESOL Trainees will have the chance to unwind with the school's Active Leisure extra-curricular programme which includes sailing, golf and riding. They will also get to explore the lively entertainment scene of Schull and meet the locals who gladly give all visitors a warm Irish welcome.
The Trinity CertTESOL course takes place in the picturesque harbourside village of Schull in South West Cork, Ireland. For further details of the location you may view the village website www.schull.ie . This is a tranquil & beautiful location, with famously scenic surroundings. However, as is typical of Irish villages, there is also a lively evening pub/live music scene means that even those who are not local residents can find the ideal tranquil learning environment, extra-curricular ‘diversion’ when needed and a warm welcome from the friendly locals. For the active there is a wide variety of watersports and land sport options to choose from.
Timetable
9am - 5pm Monday to Friday
Help for Jobs
Successful trainees on the spring and summer courses will be guaranteed summer teaching work either at the Schull centre, or other schools throughout Ireland.
Trainees will also have the opportunity to be interviewed for jobs during the course in the following locations; Austria, Germany, Indonesia, Spain and Taiwan.
How to Apply
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.
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