TEFL course Galway

jk23

Hi , just wondering has anyone here completed a TEFL course? What is the difference between the online course and one month courses? What would the start wage a teacher would command in Ireland? Thank you

biko

Teaching English as a Foreign Language is better paid abroad then here, specifically South Korea. For teacher requirements and salary, check sites like www.jobs.ie etc

Also call in to Bridge Mills and have a chat with them there.

Older threads with many useful suggestions and info
https://www.boards.ie/search/submit/?subforums=1&forum=621&query=tefl

jk23

biko wrote: »

Teaching English as a Foreign Language is better paid abroad then here, specifically South Korea. For teacher reurements and salary, check sites like www.job.ie etc

Also call in to Bridge Mills and have a chat with them there.

Older threads with many useful suggestions and info
https://www.boards.ie/search/submit/?subforums=1&forum=621&query=tefl

Thanks for the info Biko appreciate the response

Mr.Nice Guy

I'd steer clear of the online courses if you ever wish to work in Ireland. ACELS is the state body in Ireland that oversees the EFL sector and if you ever decide to teach in this country and want to work in a state-approved school then the online courses are no use to you.

From the ACELS site:

The requirements for teaching English in the recognised English language teaching sector state that a teacher is required to hold an NFQ level 7 (ordinary bachelor degree or equivalent) and a recognised ELE award. The following are the awards recognised by ACELS:

CELT
CELTA
Trinity ESOL
NUI ELE Certificate

Please note that online ELE qualifications and I to I ELE qualifications are not recognised by ACELS for teaching English in the recognised ELE sector in Ireland.