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TEFL cert

  • 15-01-2014 6:38pm
    #1
    galwaytown
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    Hi,I did a weekend course a number of years ago and got my TEFL cert,think its a basic one though,I also have an hons.degree in business.Would the two combined qualify me to teach English abroad?Thanks!


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  • #2
    coylemj
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,622 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    Teaching English as a Foreign Language is an unregulated market, prospective employers set their own rules but being a native speaker from Ireland and having a third level degree would probably put you well ahead of the opposition. TEFL schools tend to like Irish instructors because unlike lot of Brits and Australians and Canadians, most Paddies have a fairly neutral accent which non-English speakers find easier to understand.

    Frankly I doubt if your 'cert' is worth the paper it's written on - who issued it?


  • #3
    galwaytown
    Closed Accounts Posts: 62 ✭✭galwaytown


    The `cert.` is from i-i


  • #4
    kerry4sam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,127 ✭✭✭✭kerry4sam


    galwaytown wrote: »
    Hi,I did a weekend course a number of years ago and got my TEFL cert,think its a basic one though,I also have an hons.degree in business.Would the two combined qualify me to teach English abroad?Thanks!

    Hi there galwaytown,

    I've moved your thread from our Travel forum over into the Teaching Abroad forum where it would be better suited.

    Thanks,
    kerry4sam


  • #5
    Galway50
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭Galway50


    galwaytown wrote: »
    Hi,I did a weekend course a number of years ago and got my TEFL cert,think its a basic one though,I also have an hons.degree in business.Would the two combined qualify me to teach English abroad?Thanks!


    Hi Galwaytown,

    I am thinking of doing a weekend tefl course. I am just wondering is it ACELS approved? Thanks


  • #6
    galwaytown
    Closed Accounts Posts: 62 ✭✭galwaytown


    I am thinking of doing a weekend tefl course. I am just wondering is it ACELS approved? Thanks[/quote]

    Not sure what ACELS is?I have discovered that the TEFL certs have little or no credibility luckily I have my degree and this alone will qualify people for most Teaching English jobs


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  • #7
    panalava
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 ✭panalava


    galwaytown wrote: »
    I am thinking of doing a weekend tefl course. I am just wondering is it ACELS approved? Thanks

    Not sure what ACELS is?I have discovered that the TEFL certs have little or no credibility luckily I have my degree and this alone will qualify people for most Teaching English jobs[/QUOTE]

    The TEFL certs will suffice depending on the country you wish to teach. I am currently looking at a number of vacancies within China where they require a minimum of 100/140 hours TEFL cert.

    Generally speaking, but not in all cases, the TEFL cert will suffice for a lot of developing countries. If you want to teach English in the EU, for example, then you may want to look at the ACELS or CELTA, especially if you have no experience with teaching.


  • #8
    Thronegames
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 83 ✭✭Thronegames


    ACELS is a qualification accredited by the Irish Department of Education and is recognised internationally.

    Last poster is correct. Being a native speaker of the language is your greatest asset. A degree in anything is a real advantage and ACELS is the trump card. Online TEFL courses lasting a weekend really are a waste of time IMO.

    I myself am in the position where I have ACELS, strong business background and related business qualifications and teaching experience. I want to get experience teaching the language to business professionals in Europe.

    Any leads / suggestions from other posters?!


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