TEFL Teacher Course
Intensive seminar and workshop (suitable for beginner to advanced students)
Taught by David Pope, Michael Ford, Otto Condliffe, Peter Farber, or Robb Ross.
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The demand for TEFL teachers in China has never been so great and continues to increase every day.  Whether you have never taught before or are already teaching and want to improve your skills, this compact international TEFL certification course offers a comprehensive approach to highly-effective teaching for all levels, from beginner to advanced.  Drawing upon the most current developments in EFL learning theory and teaching methodology, this course covers everything from teaching simple vocabulary to kindergarteners to teaching industry-specific business English to corporate executives.  You will be trained in various approaches to teaching vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, phonetics and pronunciation, conversation, listening comprehension, idioms, and communicative language learning, as well as the effective use and adaptation of instructional materials, developing lesson plans, presentation skills, interactive classroom activities, the use of visual and other learning aids, student-assessment techniques, and various advanced teaching styles.  Students will have an opportunity to put into practice the TEFL principles they learn through peer teaching and twelve hours of actual classroom practice teaching in affiliated schools.  Upon completion of the course, students will possess the knowledge, skills, and confidence to teach EFL effectively in any learning environment.  TEFL job-placement assistance is provided.

A TEFL Certificate will be issued to each student upon successful completion of the course.

Course Title: TEFL
Tuition Fee: RMB 3200

Spring Session 2013: March 5th to May 11th

Section A: Tuesday mornings (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)   Registration Closed
10 weeks from March 5th to May 7th (Course Code: TE103)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section B: Tuesday afternoons (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)   Registration Closed
10 weeks from March 5th to May 7th (Course Code: TE104)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section C: Tuesday evenings (6:30 PM - 9:00 PM)   Registration Closed
10 weeks from March 5th to May 7th (Course Code: TE105)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section D: Saturday mornings (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)   Registration Closed
10 weeks from March 9th to May 11th (Course Code: TE106)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section E: Saturday afternoons (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)   Registration Closed
10 weeks from March 9th to May 11th (Course Code: TE107)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Fall Session 2013: October 12th to December 17th

Section A: Tuesday mornings (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
10 weeks from October 15th to December 17th (Course Code: TE103)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section B: Tuesday afternoons (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)
10 weeks from October 15th to December 17th (Course Code: TE104)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section C: Tuesday evenings (6:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
10 weeks from October 15th to December 17th (Course Code: TE105)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section D: Saturday mornings (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
10 weeks from October 12th to December 14th (Course Code: TE106)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section E: Saturday afternoons (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)
10 weeks from October 12th to December 14th (Course Code: TE107)
Location: ELC Learning Center

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE

Registration Procedure:
First register online to reserve your place.  You will receive a confirmation email with further details and instructions.  Payment must be made on site at the ELC Learning Center during the payment dates shown below (you can come in person or send someone).

Tuition fee payment for the Fall Session 2013 will take place Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, September 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th.  The payment hours are 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  Payments will be received in the Registration Office at the ELC Learning Center.  Payment must be received on time to complete your enrollment and maintain your reservation in the class(es) for which you have registered.

Register early to reserve your place, as many classes fill up quickly.  If the course for which you are registered does not reach the minimum enrollment requirement, you will be notified of the cancellation before the payment dates.  As such, we receive payments only for courses which are proceeding as scheduled.  Please note, we do not offer trial lessons or discounts of any kind.  Refund Policy: No refunds will be issued after the start of the term.