TEFL courses in Aberdeen
If you can speak English then you can teach it! A TEFL Scotland weekend and weekday course will give you the qualification and confidence you need to get your first paid teaching job abroad. Courses can fill quite quickly, so book early to avoid disappointment!
A TEFL England course comes with the following
- Classroom and/or online training
- Full job placement service
- Accredited TEFL certificates
- CV check
- TEFL career helpdesk
FREE with ILA Funding
With ILA funding the cost of the weekend course is covered.
In order to be eligible you must be:
- 16 or over
- Earning under £22,000
- Resident in Scotland
Find out more about ILA Funding
Course Fees
Classroom courses from £195 & online courses from £165
All course fees
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Getting there
Road
From the South, follow the A90 Dundee - Aberdeen road.
From the North enter Aberdeen via the A96, and then follow the signs for the city centre and railway station.
Car parking
There are 20 car parking spaces at the front and rear of the hotel.
Rail
The hotel is located directly opposite the railway station
Air
There is an airport linkbus (Number 27) which leaves at thirty minute intervals from a stop outside the hotel.
Weekend TEFL courses
Food & drink
A wide selection of bars, cafes and restaurants are all readily available.
Accommodation
View a wide range of accommodation to suit your budget, www.visitscotland.com
Local attractions
The majestic Grampian Mountains dominate the skyline to the west whilst miles of unspoiled and often dramatic coastline frame the area in the east.
With its sparkling granite buildings, Aberdeen has one of Scotland's most enchanting skylines, while the city's Old Town has a magical air of time gone by. A fantastic range of first-class restaurants and a vibrant nightlife combined with a thriving cultural calendar and shops galore all help make Scotland's third largest city a modern and lively destination that's well worth the trip.
The capital of the Grampian Highlands is even more unique thanks to the treasures on its doorstep. You can sample the 'water of life' and visit the eight distilleries and cooperage on the world's only Malt Whisky trail. Follow the Castle Trail and take in 13 of the finest gems the region has to offer. Alternatively, you can head to the coast where vast empty beaches, interspersed with picturesque fishing villages and dramatic cliff top scenery are waiting to be explored.
Feedback from TEFL courses in Inverness
Graeme Wilson, Laide, gamekeeper
Course taken: January '10
What I liked most about the course: everything we need to know
Andy Miller, Elgin, Maths teacher
Course taken: January '10
What I liked most about the course: It gave me an insight into what is involved in teaching English. Also, the Greek language lesson was excellent.
Lucy Slater, Inverness, support worker
Course taken: January '10
What I liked most about the course: I enjoyed meeting new people and interacting
FIONA COATES, inverness, property developer and coordinator
Course taken: January '10
What I liked most about the course: the way he presented it and delivered and the course details - fantastic
John Mackay, inverness, operations technician
Course taken: January '10
What I liked most about the course: The knowledge of the tutor and his absolute willingless to pass it on to the students. It has also made me feel a lot more confident about planning a lesson and standing up in front of a class
Wendy Sutherland, Inverness., Teacher.
Course taken: January '10
What I liked most about the course: I felt that there was a lot of content. However,Joe was able to keep the class interested with an excellent balance of activities and information.His boundless energy and enthusiasm was infectious and I can't wait to put all I have learnt into practice.
David Leather, Inverness,, IT Support
Course taken: January '10
What I liked most about the course: The focus on practical skills via role playing
Corrina Cooke, London, English Teacher
Course taken: March '10
What I liked most about the course: lots of practical advice and excellent demonstrations by the tutor
Lorna Campbell, Edinburgh, none
Course taken: March '10
What I liked most about the course: The fact that we were paired and grouped, so that those who were less confident at standing up and speaking or acting out scenarios did not feel alone and even more nervous. It would be at a later stage that you would feel able to do tasks on own.
Emily Bunn, Edinburgh, callcentre advisor
Course taken: March '10
What I liked most about the course:
Emily Bunn, Glasgow, callcentre advisor
Course taken: March '10
What I liked most about the course: efficient
Sara Reith, Dunblane, Folklore researcher and musician
Course taken: March '10
What I liked most about the course: teaching practice
Sara Reith, Kinbuck by Dunblane, Folklore researcher and musician
Course taken: March '10
What I liked most about the course: teaching practice
Daniel Joe Taylor, Dingwall, Unemployed
Course taken: March '10
What I liked most about the course: The teaching practice as it was the most productive and actually gave me experience of what it was like to teach. The feedback helped alot.
Daniel Joe Taylor, Burntisland, Student/ Unemployed
Course taken: March '10
What I liked most about the course: The teaching practice was my favourite as I felt in the most productive and made me feel like
James MacKessack-Leitch, Edinburgh, Unemployed Graduate
Course taken: March '10
What I liked most about the course: It was all really good, but the best part was seeing how easy it can be to teach (Greek lesson)
Selwyn Roberts, Edinburgh, Local Authority social care worker and freelance music performer and tutor
Course taken: March '10
What I liked most about the course: The enthusiastic presentation of the course content.
Arlene Hunter, GLASGOW, Primary Teacher
Course taken: March '10
What I liked most about the course: The course was fun and provided me with plenty of teaching ideas.
Caroline Thomson, Edinburgh, Student Funding Officer
Course taken: March '10
What I liked most about the course: Interacting with the other people to make the course interesting
Gavin O'Neill, Fife, Social worker
Course taken: June '10
What I liked most about the course: The tutor's approach and chracter made the course very enjoyable and easy to understand
Margaret MacDonald, , Self-employed sales person
Course taken: June '10
What I liked most about the course: The friendly, relaxed manner. Everyone got the opportunity to participate. The tutor (Joe) was very encouraging with his comments.
Deborah Chicheportiche, Moray, French teacher in a secondary school.
Course taken: June '10
What I liked most about the course: Ideas for leading-in and paired work. I also liked Joe's acting "Costas" character!!
Madeline Hallwood, Sant Cugat, Unemployed
Course taken: June '10
What I liked most about the course: The teaching practice (as much as I hated it, it was very effective), the techniques we were taught and, of course, Kostas
Lynn Dalgetty, Inverness, dramatherapist
Course taken: June '10
What I liked most about the course: level of tuition, structure, post course help offered
Andrew Bremner, Inverness, Teacher
Course taken: June '10
What I liked most about the course: Tutors encouragement throughout the course to participate.
Julian Mcardle, , Teacher
Course taken: June '10
What I liked most about the course: It was lively, informal and focussed on a very "can do" approach for all participants.
Feedback from TEFL courses in Aberdeen
Anne Brown, Aberdeen, Full time nursery nurse at Primary school
Course taken: March '10
What I liked most about the course: Joe gave us a real insight into what being TEFL teacher is about. By both taking part in and watching other mock lessons was a great experience prior to actually embarking on teaching.
JAMES DODDS, GRAMPIAN, Admissions Officer
Course taken: March '10
What I liked most about the course: The very friendly and enthusiastic tutor. Also enjoyed the Greek lesson which helped demonstrate a wide range of techniques that could be applied in a classroom
Natasha Day, Aberdeen, Student/Blood Donor Carer
Course taken: March '10
What I liked most about the course: The interaction was excellent, meaning that everyone had to work!
Graeme Blount, Montrose, small business owner
Course taken: March '10
What I liked most about the course: i thought the practicle lessons were excellent, and the lesson in greek was a real eye opener.
Halila Panigada, Montrose, HR professional and Massage Therapist
Course taken: March '10
What I liked most about the course: Tutor, Joe was excellent!! Especially when teaching in Greek and lesson planning.
leslie joseph porter, Aberdeen, student
Course taken: March '10
What I liked most about the course: a very relaxed and fun atmosphere
Natalie Graham, Moray, Retail assistant/freelance designer
Course taken: March '10
What I liked most about the course: Down to earth approach, friendly atmosphere
Jack Caldwell - Nichols, Angus,
Course taken: March '10
What I liked most about the course: The opportunity to plan and present lessons.
Jack Caldwell - Nichols, Angus,
Course taken: March '10
What I liked most about the course: The opportunity to plan and present lessons.
Jack Caldwell - Nichols, Angus, Student.
Course taken: March '10
What I liked most about the course: The opportunity to plan and present lessons.
Lesley Cooper, Angus, Student
Course taken: March '10
What I liked most about the course: The tutor was excellent, very understanding and enthusiastic.
Bernadette Prescott, Aberdeen, support worker
Course taken: March '10
What I liked most about the course: lots of fun activities
pamela steel, aberdeen, Mortgage Adviser
Course taken: March '10
What I liked most about the course: Planning a Class and standing up and Teaching. Also the Tutor was fun and lively made the course enjoyable..
IAN CAMPBELL, ANGUS, civil servant
Course taken: March '10
What I liked most about the course: mix of study & role play
Hannah Stewart, Aberdeen, student
Course taken: March '10
What I liked most about the course: atmosphere
Ross Dougan, Aberdeenshire, Admin Assistant
Course taken: March '10
What I liked most about the course: Well explained & organised, alot better than expected, never boring, was a good laugh.
Lisa Anderson, Arbroath, Sales Ledger
Course taken: March '10
What I liked most about the course: Planning and demonstrating 2 lessons was great as the practice really helped my confidence as a teacher and Joe always focused on the positive aspects in feedback!
Lisa Anderson, Arbroath, Sales Ledger
Course taken: March '10
What I liked most about the course: Planning and demonstrating 2 lessons was great as the practice really helped my confidence as a teacher and Joe always focused on the positive aspects in feedback!
Calum MacLure, Dingwall, University student
Course taken: March '10
What I liked most about the course: Tutor was engaging and helpful at all times, and created a relaxed atmosphere whilst ensuring productivity.
Roberta Baden-Powell, Prenton, unemployed
Course taken: March '10
What I liked most about the course: interaction amongst the participants
AMANDA-JANE GEDDES, ABERDEEN, I am a rowing development officer
Course taken: May '10
What I liked most about the course: The pace was excellent and the tutor kept things flowing all the time.
Leanne DUMAN, , French tutor - 3-11yr olds
Course taken: May '10
What I liked most about the course: Excellent tutor, brought course to life and made it fun 2 days. Liked how interactive the course was & that we took part in activities/games to then be shown how to apply them in our own lesson planning, especially for teaching English grammar.
Daniel Laing, Glasgow, student
Course taken: May '10
What I liked most about the course: Very interactive, relaxed, good fun
David Wilson, Aberdeen, CAD Designer (although "between jobs" at the moment)
Course taken: May '10
What I liked most about the course: The tutor was excellent. It was intense but rewarding, and gave me a lot to think about.
David Wilson, Aberdeen, CAD Designer (although \"between jobs\" at the moment)
Course taken: May '10
What I liked most about the course: The tutor was excellent. It was intense but rewarding, and gave me a lot to think about.
Nikki Smith, Aberdeenshire, Administrator
Course taken: May '10
What I liked most about the course: The enthusiasm of the teacher who provided a well-structured, fun and interactive course
Carl Johnson, Ellon, Part time business developer for a media studio.
Course taken: May '10
What I liked most about the course: It was informative and structured well, presented excellently.
John Worthington, Aberdeenshire, Optical Consultant/Graphic Designer
Course taken: May '10
What I liked most about the course: The variety of lessons, which were well constructed and presented to maintain interest and enthusiasm from students
David Finnie, , retail supervisor
Course taken: May '10
What I liked most about the course: the practicality of the teaching style and the activities
Darren Crocker, Aberdeen, Chef
Course taken: May '10
What I liked most about the course: It was fun and interactive. Everyone involved devolped a good level of confidence and the information balance was just right.
William Sandilands, Shetland, Electrician
Course taken: May '10
What I liked most about the course: Playing the games, very entertaining.
Kirsty Thomason, Shetland, Primary Teacher
Course taken: May '10
What I liked most about the course: It was very interactive, which made it fun to take part and participate in the games and activities. I particularly like gaining ideas of how to structure lessons to allow students to grasp a better understanding.
Andrew Baxter, , Volunteer Christian worker
Course taken: May '10
What I liked most about the course: Interactive, fun and experiencing both teaching a class and what it is like for the class being taught.
Andrew Crooks, Aberdeen, Unemploe
Course taken: May '10
What I liked most about the course: Excellent teaching, hands on, felt involved, relaxed, informal, great content (specific and easy)
Andrew Crooks, Aberdeen, Unemployed
Course taken: May '10
What I liked most about the course: Excellent teaching, hands on, felt involved, relaxed, informal, great content (specific and easy)
Mark Trimmings, , Janitor / assitant to most thing at work
Course taken: May '10
What I liked most about the course: The ease,pace and delivery of the course
Mark Trimmings, , Janitor / assitant to most thing at work
Course taken: May '10
What I liked most about the course: The ease,pace and delivery of the course
MICHAEL BROWN, DUFFTOWN, Machine Setter
Course taken: May '10
What I liked most about the course: The tutor was excellent, very enthusiastic. I liked the fact it was very practical, and we were activly involved throughout.
Rachel Third, Aberdeen, Information and Administration Assistant
Course taken: May '10
What I liked most about the course: Foreign language lesson and the control and free practice gave me an idea of what it would be like to be a student learning a new language and how effective mime and gestures can be.
David Michael Williamson, Aberdeen, Unemployed taxi-driver due to health issues.
Course taken: May '10
What I liked most about the course: Very much a 'hands on'experience,essential to instill confidence in own capabilities.
Iain Garner, Aberdeenshire, Student
Course taken: May '10
What I liked most about the course: The informality of the tutor and the approach to learning.
Rodolphe DUMAN, , French tutor - 5-11yr olds
Course taken: May '10
What I liked most about the course: interaction
Rodolphe DUMAN, , French tutor - 5-11yr olds
Course taken: May '10
What I liked most about the course: interaction
PAUL MACKIE, Crewe, TEFL Teacher in Korea commencing 15th August 2010
Course taken: July '10
What I liked most about the course: Overall it met all my expectations, there was no on outstanding element - all excellent
Jess Hippey, Aberdeenshire, Student Worker
Course taken: July '10
What I liked most about the course: The practical demonstrations of how to teach english
liz howarth, , BME worker
Course taken: July '10
What I liked most about the course: It was focused on practical class room deliery
Sue Vern Lee, Aberdeen, engineer
Course taken: July '10
What I liked most about the course: feeding information on a steady speed to ensure everything is properly understood
Heather Mclaughlin, Aberdeenshire, Student
Course taken: July '10
What I liked most about the course: The size of group was relaxing.
Adele Clark, , Staff Nurse
Course taken: July '10
What I liked most about the course: laid back atmosphere
Colleen Govil, Aberdeen, volunteer
Course taken: July '10
What I liked most about the course: good interaction
David Grant, Caithness, Factory Worker
Course taken: July '10
What I liked most about the course: I liked the fact that I learned a lot and now have a greater understanding of the profession.
Evanna Codona, , Student
Course taken: July '10
What I liked most about the course: The range of ages of people who attended, it was a great mixture.
Catriona Beer, PETERHEAD, Teacher of English
Course taken: July '10
What I liked most about the course: Small group and informal environment meant that everyone mingled well; lots of teaching approaches given
James Corbett, , Computer Consultant
Course taken: July '10
What I liked most about the course: Very varied, lots of introductory information cleary given
Eveline Groot, , jobseeker
Course taken: July '10
What I liked most about the course: meeting other TEFLers and a tutor
alison mclaughlin, aberdeenshire, Community Education.
Course taken: July '10
What I liked most about the course: I liked doing the lessons and seeing others do the lessons. I learnt alot from these.
Kate Eden, Aberdeenshire, bar tender
Course taken: July '10
What I liked most about the course: the lesson practice
Claire Garden, Aberdeen, Trainee solicitor
Course taken: July '10
What I liked most about the course: Interactive learning
Claire Garden, Aberdeen, Trainee solicitor
Course taken: July '10
What I liked most about the course: Interactive learning
Francis Ortlauf, Aberdeenshire, recent graduate
Course taken: July '10
What I liked most about the course: it was interactive with a lot of interactive class activity. I also liked the mock lessons at the end
