The benefits of online TEFL courses

Posted by Tim McCann - 13:53 on 25 April 2012

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Recent years have seen a huge rise in online learning across dozens of subjects and disciplines right up to post-graduate degree levels. Online tuition has a proven track record of being an effective path to learning new subjects, so it's no surprise more people than ever are following this convenient route when training for their first TEFL job.

TEFL Scotland offers a series of leading online courses including a 50-hour online TEFL course, which goes into some depth regarding TEFL theory and methodology, a 30-hour grammar module, and 20-hour online video course, where students can watch and learn from seeing real life TEFL lessons in action. This combination of specialist modules, a personal tutor to assist you throughout your studies, and a flexible learning environment makes online tuition a powerful, effective and fast route to qualifying for that dream TEFL job abroad.

Develop your TEFL knowledge online
Many of TEFL Scotland's students combine their online studies with classroom-based courses, although you can study exclusively online taking the accredited 120-hour Premier Online TEFL course, if you prefer. Online learning allows students to consolidate and develop all they have been taught in their classroom coursework, giving them a more rounded perspective on the issues raised.

Perhaps the most attractive feature of online learning is the convenience it brings. Study at a time and place to suit you: in the evening after the kids have gone to bed, or over the weekend when you have some free time from your current job or college studies, for example. And contrary to what you might think, online learning does not have to be a solitary experience. In addition to regular contact with your own personal tutor, you have the opportunity to meet and chat with fellow TEFL learners on the various course forums.
Find out more about TEFL Scotland's online TEFL courses here – your virtual TEFL school.

Your Comments

Comment by Marla LaNinfa at 19:50 on 07 August 2012.
I have been researching several online TEFL programs and at this time find this one to meet most of my needs. However, I have some questions and hope to be answered via the email. I was a teacher and had an ELL certificate. At this time I wish to pursue a career teaching Business English online. The research that I have done states most employers want a person who has a minimum of 150 hours of cousework. What I planned to do was enroll in the 80 hour online program. I also palnned to then complete the 100 hour advanced program which would include teaching Business English, teaching young children and teaching online. Do you think employers would find that to be enough with regarding my years of teaching in the classroom? Another question I have is with regarding your accreditaion. Does your accrediation include the ACT something? So sorry I can't find my notes regarding the program name. If needed I can email this question later. I also wanted to know if the program is such that I read and then I complete written papers regarding what I have written which is then evaluated and graded by the tutor? The last question is any of your courses include help finding work online as a teacher? I really appreciate your answers regarding this matter. Once again, thank-you. Marla LaNinfa
Comment by Eilidh Stanners (TEFL Advisor) at 16:46 on 10 August 2012.
Hi Marla. Most of the employers we work with ask for a minimum of 120-hours, so doing the 80-hour online course followed by the 100-hour advanced course would give you more than enough hours. However, depending on what you are planning to do with the qualification, you may find that doing the 120-hour premier online course may be more beneficial. Where are you planning on going? And do you have any preference of who you would be teaching - children, adults, business English, telephone teaching? The different courses are more beneficial for different situations, so if you could give me an email with more information of your plans/hopes for the future I will be able to give you a more personalised recommendation. My email address is info@teflscotland.co.uk. Your previous teaching experience will definitely be helpful when you're looking for work. With regards to accreditation, all of our courses are fully accredited and your TEFL certificate will be recognised internationally. We are proud to say we are the only TEFL training company that is an SQA (www.sqa.org.uk) approved learning centre. We are also accredited by the ODLQC (http://www.odlqc.org.uk/) and the NCFE (http://www.ncfe.org.uk/) – your TEFL certificate will be issued directly from the NCFE. The accreditation we have is to ensure your peace of mind in the knowledge that you are going on the best course possible with a recognised and highly regarded training course provider. Your course is all completed online, and you will be marked and given any help by your online tutor. Hope this has answered your questions. Eilidh, info@teflscotland.co.uk

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