Certification in Teaching: TEFL/TESOL CERTIFICATION

Certification in Teaching International English Exam Preparation

Teaching English is a challenging job that not everyone can pick up naturally. It requires creativity, patience, and knowledge of language-learning theory and language-teaching techniques. Increasingly, simply knowing English is insufficient if you plan to teach English in South America, Central America, Asia, Europe, or anywhere else in the world. Schools and institutes are demanding professional teacher training and experience.

The certification in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) or Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) is recognized worldwide as a teaching qualification for teachers of English as a second language (ESL) Our TEFL/TESOL Certification program will show you how to effectively teach English to non-native speakers, and will equip you with the tools and practical experience needed to be successful in the ESL classroom. When you finish the TEFL/TESOL course, you will have a thorough grounding in both the theoretical and practical concepts required to teach English internationally.

The TEFL/TESOL Certification

Includes:

TEFL/TESOL Certificates and letter of recommendation.
Unlimited free access to high-speed internet and modern computers plus office- wide WIFI access Monday – Sunday.
Free Salsa lessons every Saturday at our institute.
Graduation party with open bar and dancing at our institute.
A toll-free emergency hotline in the U.S.
Free city tour of Cusco
Pick up at the airport in Cusco
Private room and 3 meals a day (Family homestay)

This program has the accreditation by the Peruvian Ministry of Education and also accredited by the Ascentis – Ascentis is a professional organization officially recognized by the British Council as an accrediting body.

Certification

Upon completion of either the TEFL/TESOL Certification program, graduates receive two certificates:

TEFL/TESOL Certificate of the Institution and
the Ascentis.

Certificate of Educational Studies in TESOL (COES). As well, all participants receive a personalized recommendation letter from the Executive Director that can be included with your resume/CV as an employment reference when applying for teaching positions anywhere in the world.

Required Books *

If you choose, you can pre-purchase your books in your home country before arriving in Cusco. Peru. The required texts for the TEFL/TESOL Certification program are:

The Practice of English Language Teaching, by Jeremy Harmer
Understanding & Using English Grammar, by Betty Schrampfer Azar
TEFL/TESOL Certification Manual, Edited by Ken Jones (available only here US$ 10)

(*) If you want to buy all the books here the cost is US$ 120

Course Modules

The TEFL/TESOL Certification program is a 150-hour 12-Module course that provides you with an important set of competencies required to effectively teach English in foreign countries.

TEFL/TESOL CERTIFICATION
Module 1	Learning and Teaching Theory
Module 2	Lesson Planning
Module 3	Class Management
Module 4	Critical ESL Techniques
Module 5	English Grammar Review, Part 1
Module 6	English Grammar Review, Part 2
Module 7	Teaching Grammar
Module 8	Teaching Vocabulary
Module 9	Teaching Productive Skills (Speaking and Writing)
Module 10	Teaching Receptive Skills (Reading and Listening)
Module 11	Assessing & Testing Learners
Module 12	Using Games, Drama, and Role Play to Teach English
PLUS	Special introduction to international English exams: TOEFL, Cambridge, Michigan, and IELTS.

What We Offers You.

Intensive 150-Hour TEFL/TESOL course in one of the world’s most amazing cities Cusco, Peru.
25 hours of practical teaching observation – the longest practical module in the industry.
Highly qualified and experienced TEFL/TESOL teacher trainers.
Lifetime TEFL/TESOL career assistance and professional references.
Assistance with your accommodation in Cusco, Peru.
Our executive team will assist you with everything you need to know about studying in Peru and as well as teaching English internationally.
The opportunity to learn with a dynamic, fast-growing organization, which is strongly committed to high quality TEFL/TESOL training.
Career Assistance

Opportunities in TEFL/TESOL

Demand for English teachers with accredited TEFL/TESOL qualifications is on the rise worldwide. Over the last 10 years the number of people wanting to learn English has increased tremendously. According to a recent study, two billion people - one-third of the entire human race - will start learning English within the next 10 years. This presents unlimited opportunities to teach and live all over the world!

Generally speaking, our TEFL/TESOL graduates do NOT have problems finding employment following the course. With our help, a well-written resume/CV, and a little effort on your part, you will have a job within 0 to 30 days after the end of the course. Most importantly, Máximo Nivel offers you lifetime career support, which means that our executive team will be at your service before, during, and well after the course.

Teaching in Peru

Cusco, and Peru in general, has a growing economy, and there is a very strong demand for the English language. In Cusco, which is the international center of tourism for all of South America, the ability to speak English is a necessity – more than 70% of the city’s population is employed in the tourism sector. In fact, the number of Peruvians who want to learn English is growing at an exponential rate.

There are more than 10 official language schools in Cusco itself, and then countless public and private schools, as well as NGOs that offer English classes. There are also excellent teaching opportunities in other cities such as Arequipa and Trujillo. There are also very interesting teaching opportunities in remote mountain communities around Cusco. The capital of Lima has hundreds of English institutes and employment is easy to find.

Job Guarantee

We do not guarantee you a job after completion of the TEFL/TESOL course. However, you DO receive lifetime career assistance and we do our absolute best to help you in your job search. Experience shows that participants who put the effort into preparing a strong resume/CV and who are not afraid of really looking for work, usually find teaching positions within 0 to 30 days following the TEFL/TESOL course. As well, we make 3-5 job offers to our TEFL/TESOL graduates every month!

Finding a Job

We believe a TEFL/TESOL program is incomplete without support in helping you launch your career. In fact, many of our clients successfully launch their ESL career even before completing the TEFL/TESOL course; therefore career support starts during the program and continues for as long as you require it.

What Support and Guidance You will Receive

Professional resume/CV preparation
Lists of language schools in your preferred destination countries
Internet sites and job boards specializing in ESL positions
Introduction to our ESL recruitment partners
Specific country information
Job offer advice.
As a graduate from our organization you have the right to use the institute as a professional reference for ALL future TEFL/TESOL job applications.

Teaching Hot Spots

SOUTH AMERICA the Spanish speaking, developing economies of South America have a huge thirst for English. Language schools are very common and provide a large number of teaching opportunities.

CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN If you keep your eyes and ears open as you travel through this warm and magical part of the globe, you will come across various opportunities to teach English. Costa Rica has the most opportunities with large numbers of private language schools in San Jose.

MEXICO Due to its proximity to the U.S. the demand for English language studies in Mexico is huge. There is an abundance of jobs teaching children as well as many positions in universities and the business sector.

EX-SOVIET STATES After years of Russian lessons and the desire to be associated with the rest of Europe demand for English teachers is massive in countries like Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic and Russia itself.

SOUTH KOREA, JAPAN AND TAIWAN These economies have emerged since the 60's and 70's with most of their wealth coming from the growth in electronics and computers. As these counties enter the world stage the demand for English has risen sharply.

CHINA is rapidly becoming more capitalist and its economic development has never been higher. With an estimated 300 million people currently learning English there are more TEFL/TESOL jobs in China than any other country in the world.

Course Dates & Costs – 2008

150-HOUR ONSITE TEFL/TESOL CERTIFICATON
Month	Start	Finish
January	Jan 7^th	Feb 1^st
February	Jan 28^th	Feb 22^nd
March	Feb 27^th	Mar 25^th
April	Mar 31^st	Apr 25^th
May	Apr 30^th	May 23^rd
June	May 28^th	Jun 26^th
July	Jun 30^th	Jul 25^th
August	Jul 30^th	Aug 26^th
September	Aug 27^th	Sep 23^rd
October	Sep 29^th	Oct 24^th
November	Oct 29^th	Nov 25^th

ONSITE 150-HOUR TEFL/TESOL CERTIFICATION
Tuition	* S/. 4, 960 soles

ONSITE 150-HOUR TEFL/TESOL CERTIFICATION
* Tuition and Family homestay (4 weeks)	** S/. 6, 076 soles

ONSITE 150-HOUR TEFL/TESOL CERTIFICATION
* 2 weeks of Spanish lessons +TELF/TESOL COURSE and Family homestay (6 weeks)	** S/. 7, 626 soles

ONSITE 150-HOUR TEFL/TESOL CERTIFICATION
* 3 weeks of Spanish lessons +TELF/TESOL COURSE and Family homestay (7 weeks)	** S/. 8, 308 soles

ONSITE 150-HOUR TEFL/TESOL CERTIFICATION
* 4 weeks of Spanish lessons +TELF/TESOL COURSE and Family homestay (8 weeks)	** S/. 8, 928 soles

(*) If you want other type of accommodation (hotel, apartment, and hostel-student residence) please contact us.

(**) Plus fee US$ 20 (S/. 62 soles) The payment is in soles.

What if English is not my native language?

We DO permit non-native English speakers to enter the TEFL/TESOL course. However, you must provide proof of proficiency in English (i.e. TOEFL, IELTS, Michigan exams) before being accepted on to the course. As well, we offer a special weekend TEFL/TESOL Certification program for nonnative English speakers. This course is 3 hours on Saturday and 3 hours on Sunday, and the course lasts 5 months – Please contact us for start dates. Generally speaking, if you have a good TEFL/TESOL certificate, not being a native speaker should not be a major problem. However, non-native speakers may not be accepted in some countries - for example Korea requires that your passport be from a native English-speaking country. But in many other countries, your English fluency and TEFL/TESOL certification will be welcome additions to the teaching staff.