• Located in the Dupont Circle area of central Washington DC, International Language Institute provides an accredited 8 week TESOL English teacher training Certificate course to English speaking students from around the world.

• Our 120-hour course is taught by experienced native speakers, and features 48 classroom hours alongside 72 hours of self-study, observation, and practice teaching.

• With a practical focus, our comprehensive teacher training class prepares and equips students to teach English as a Second Language in the United States or abroad.

• The course centers on practice in teaching the four basic language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, and the sub skills of vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar.

TESOL English Teacher Training Certificate:
Duration: 8 weeks / 120 hours

Modules include:
• Teaching and Teachers: Roles and Styles
• Introduction, Texts, Syllabus & Expectations
• Learning and Learners: Roles and Styles
• Classroom Presentation
• Teaching Vocabulary
• Teaching Pronunciation
• Teaching Grammar
• Practice Teaching
• Integrating the Four Skills & Adapting Texts
• Classroom Management & Assessment
• ESL Professional Development

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2. Penn State World Campus

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Learn to teach English from the comfort of your own home or office in Houston TX and throughout the U.S.

Penn State World Campus provides quality distance education programs to students from Houston, throughout the U.S. and around the world, including our online Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

The Graduate Certificate in TESOL offered by Penn State features classes written and taught by world-class faculty who are specialists in language methodology, applied linguistics, and English language education.

The online TESOL certificate program provides graduate-level courses designed for candidates seeking entry-level English language teaching credentials.

All courses are delivered entirely online to give you maximum convenience and flexibility around your busy schedule, and the courses are taught by the same faculty who teach in our resident Master of Arts in TESL (MA TESL) program.

Enrolling in the online TESOL certificate program will allow you to earn a Post-baccalaureate Certificate without having to relocate to Penn State.

Not having to physically attend classes means that you can schedule your study around your work or family commitments.

Online TESOL Graduate Certificate Program:
- Can be completed in 9-12 months

Highlights include:
- Flexible 12-credit course schedule
- Interactive online setting
- Access to Penn State's vast academic resources
- Completion of TESOL e-portfolio as support documentation of your skills

Specific Courses include:
- Focus on English: Teaching Form, Meaning and Us
- Focus on Learners: Identity, Community and Language Learning
- Focus on Classrooms: Planning and Supporting Language Learning
- Focus on Instruction: Teaching and Assessing Language Learning

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3. Boston Academy Of English

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The Boston Academy of English (BAE) offers a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Certificate to both native and non-native speakers of English from the US and around the world, through an experiential approach which is both academically rigorous and personally supportive. The program is available as a full-time (4 weeks) or a part-time (12 weeks) course.

Two trainers will teach your workshops and conduct your practice teaching observations. Our trainers have Master's degrees in Education or ESL, and extensive experience teaching English in diverse settings both in the US and abroad.

Our central downtown location enables you to enjoy Boston's old-world charm within steps from our school - the Boston Common and shopping district are just outside our door!

Our ACCET-accredited TEFL Certificate Program is designed to prepare participants for the exciting career of teaching English as a foreign or second language. Graduates go on to teach both in the United States and overseas. We offer Two Study Options - a four-week intensive program and a twelve-week Saturday program.

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4. TEFLOnline

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Get certified from home to teach English abroad. TEFLOnline is convenient and affordable, and earns you an internationally recognized teaching certificate. Our interactive, self-paced, easy-to-follow program offered online by Bridge-Linguatec, the largest provider of TEFL courses in the US, allows you to train at your own pace from anywhere in the world. The courses take approximately 40 to 120 hours to finish and are typically completed over the course of six to eight weeks. Modules include study material, video tutorials, review quizzes, and written assignments—and courses comprised of 60 hours or more include guidance from your own personal tutor.

The 120-hour comprehensive course features personal feedback from experienced tutors, self-check quizzes, video tutorials, and Business English and Young Learners endorsements. Also included is Grammar Advisor, an essential language awareness course and teacher resource, and TEFL Videos, a library of over 100 how-to videos for teaching English as a foreign language. Bridge-Linguatec is a fully accredited institution (by ACCET) with over 20 years of experience training students and teachers. Ask about our job placement service as well!

Comprehensive Online TEFL Courses:

The courses take between 40 - 120 hours to complete, but can be done at your own pace and on your own time

Features include:
* Specialization in Business English and Young Learners with endorsements
* Study material
* Feedback from tutors
* Written assignments
* Video tutorials
* TEFL Video
* Grammar Advisor
* Self-check quizzes
* Library of over 100 how-to videos for teaching English as a foreign language

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5. TESOL Training International, San Diego

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TESOL Training International is one of the leading teacher training schools in Southern California, and was established with the goal of training English teachers to be effective in teaching English to learners from around the world. We offer an International TESOL Program which is I-20 approved at our San Diego - Hillcrest location, and a native English speaker course in San Diego, Orange County, San Luis Opisbo, CA, & Washington D.C.

We also offer a distance education TESOL course (either online or by correspondence) where you can study in the convenience of your own home, at your own pace.

Our graduates work around the world, some for years, teaching English and living a life that they barely imagined before. We started TESOL Training International in part from necessity – there are close to 1 billion English language students around the world (200 million in China alone). We match teachers from all walks of life to their dream jobs teaching English abroad, and we can match you with yours.

TESOL English Teacher Training Certification Programs:

Foundation TESOL Course:
- Our Foundation course is a practical yet comprehensive introduction to the exciting world of teaching English.

In-Class TESOL Course:
- Taught by our highly qualified, university trained TESOL instructors they are able to share with you their extensive knowledge of teaching abroad and in the US

Distance Education TESOL Course:
- Study online or by correspondance in the convenience of your own home, at your own pace

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6. Milestone Institute, Ridgefield NJ

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Situated in Ridgefield, south-east New Jersey (just 15 miles north-west of NYC), Milestone Institute is a professional development institute that offers a quality TESOL English teacher training Certificate program. Become a qualified English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher by taking our innovative hybrid program that combines online learning with classroom observation and instruction. We train instructors not only in the theories of learning, but also in effective methods for incorporating this knowledge into classroom settings.

By the completion of this course, our TESOL certificate candidates have developed the ability to design English lessons for students of all ability levels, from true beginners to advanced speakers. With English established as the international language of business, teaching jobs are plentiful throughout the world.

Students receive hands-on teaching experience, as our TESOL certificate candidates serve as adjunct ESL instructors in our popular ESL program. At Milestone, we strive to prepare students of all ages for future success, whether their goals are in higher education, career aspirations, or in test scores.

Professional Certificate TESOL / TEFL Teacher Training Program:

- Innovative hybrid program that combines online learning with classroom observation and instruction.

Features include:
- Hybrid online / classroom learning
- Hands-on teaching experience
- Lesson planning for students of all levels
- Theory & practice
- High-demand qualification

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7. University Of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

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Located in Eau Claire County, northwestern Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire provides a range of English language teacher training programs at undergraduate and graduate levels. Our TEFL and TESOL programs are designed for individuals wishing to become teachers of ESL/EFL or those who wish to become qualified to teach their subject (e.g., history, math, science, language arts/English, business, etc) to non-native English speakers.

Students at the undergraduate or graduate levels, native or non-native speakers, and/or teachers seeking additional licensure or graduate credits are welcome to apply. The University is centrally located east of Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, west of Green Bay, WI, and northeast of Chicago, IL.

TESOL Teacher Education Programs:

- Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

- Bilingual / Bicultural Education Add-on License Program

- Masters in Education: Professional Development, Specialization TESOL/Bilingual Education

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8. Division of Teacher Education at CECH, University of Cincinnati

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The University of Cincinnati College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH), located on the university's main campus in Cincinnati, Ohio, offers Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) programs at Certificate, Masters & Doctoral levels. All of our language programs offer specialization in either PreK-16 literacy instruction, or English as a Second Language (ESL). Programs are available online through distance learning, and on-site at our Cincinnati campus.

Our Masters Degree enables professional educators to broaden their understanding of the social, cultural, and linguistic factors that contribute to a person’s ability to read and write in a first or second language.

The Doctoral program prepares literacy professionals who will hold research and literacy education positions in universities across the country as well as for roles in local, regional, state or national educational agencies and corporations.

All programs in the School of Education meet rigorous accreditation standards of the State of Ohio and National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education.

Online & On-site Literacy & Second Language Teaching Courses:

Certificate Programs:
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) General Certificate
- TESOL K-12 Endorsement (Online)
- Adult / International TESL
- Post-secondary Literacy Instruction
- PreK-12th Grade Reading Instruction

Graduate / Post-Graduate Programs:
- Literacy & Second Language Studies (Master of Education)
- Literacy & Second Language Studies (Doctor of Education)

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9. TEFL Academy of Arizona, Scottsdale

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The TEFL Academy of Arizona in downtown Scottsdale offers Arizona's only in-class 120 hour Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate course.

This focused and intensive TEFL course is available either as a full-time course during the week (4 weeks) or part-time at weekends (12 weeks). We aim to provide our students with the confidence and know-how to plan a lesson and teach English in ESL classrooms around the world.

All of our instructors are TEFL certified and exceed the highest levels of international TESOL /TEFL /ESL training standards. We also provide a Certificate in Teaching International Business English course and a TEFL certificate course for non-native speakers of English.

Our school is located in Scottsdale's vibrant entertainment district close to art galleries, restaurants, cultural venues, hotels, and lots of outdoor activities under the sunny Arizona sky. Students can enjoy wonderful weather and tourist attractions such as the Grand Canyon.

Teaching English Certificate Courses:

- TEFL Certificate Weekday Course for native speakers of English (4 weeks)
- TEFL Certificate Weekend Course for native speakers of English (12 Saturdays)
- TEFL Certificate Course for non-native speakers of English
- Certificate in Teaching International Business English

Courses include:
- Evaluated practice teaching in a real ESL classroom
- Observation of experienced ESL teachers in the classroom

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10. English for Life Academy

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Do you dream of exploring the world? Your next job could be challenging, fun, inspirational - and your greatest adventure yet.

Join us for our 130-hour TESOL/TEFL Certificate course in Greenville or Charleston, SC. In less than one semester, you'll have the tools, skills, and connections, to teach English and be confident in the classroom - on any continent. Teaching abroad can change your life. And the whole world is waiting for you.

In partnership with Greenville Technical College and The College of Charleston, graduates receive their 130-hr TESOL/TEFL Certificate, plus 32 CEUs or 6 graduate credits. Our Blended Format means low-residency for on-site classes, interactive online lessons, and a 30-hr teaching practicum with our partner organizations.

Also includes:
-- an introductory module to get you focused and organized in your job search
-- a bonus resume writing workshop and coaching session with a professional resume writer
-- 6 professional development Graduate Credits through our partner agreement with the College of Charleston (if eligible)
-- lifetime access to course updates and discounts on other EFL courses
-- a facebook group of EFL graduates to connect, support, and inspire

TESOL / TEFL Teacher Training Certificate
100 hours + 30 hour practicum

In less than one semester, you'll have the tools, skills, and connections, to teach English and be confident in the classroom on any continent.

Courses include:
- Individual career & resume coaching
- Interactive online class sessions (18 hrs)
- on-site class sessions (32 hours)
- supervised teaching practicum (30 hours)

Courses available:

Weekend intensive: online + 2 on-site weekends
Week intensive: online + 1 week on-site
Semester course: online + 2 evenings/wk for 4 wks on-site