| TESL at TFLI
| | | Other Programs |
 | 145-hour Certificate
| | | 100-hour(+/-) Certificate
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| 115 hours of interactive in-class instruction - greater than industry standard and exactly what schools are actually looking for when making the hiring decision
| | | Less than industry standard instruction time
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| 20 hours of pre-class preparation
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| Guided observations of a number of ESL classes before, during, and after the course
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| Practicum: 10-12 hours of practice teaching in an authentic ESL classroom with observation and feedback
| | | N/A (their "practicum" may really be only a research project and practice with peers, not ESL students)
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| Learn all the essentials of theory and practical application necessary for success in the classroom
| | | Program content varies, generally offering a brief overview at best
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| The British Council acknowledges TFLI as a reputable teaching institution. Our coursework meets the highest standards; and therefore, graduates of TFLI's TESL program meet the criteria to become IELTS examiners for ELS and the British Council
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| Learn to use various materials and course books popular in ESL classes around the world
| | | Varies
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| Lifetime access to TFLI's TESL library and instructors
| | | N/A, temporary "TESOL classrooms" rented from hotels or colleges, here today gone tomorrow
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| Dynamic instructors with real-life ESL teaching and TESL training experience
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| Interactive classes with many opportunities to practice new teaching methods and techniques
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| Small class size of 8 to 12 students
| | | Varies, but don't be surprised if the promised "small classes" have 20-30 students!
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| Complete the course in as little as one month (daytime summer intensive) or take a little longer with our evening courses
| | | Varies, generally the focus is on churning out as many students in as little time as possible. Beware of "teacher factories"!
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| Teaching Children included in every course
| | | Unavailable, or pay more for a correspondence class on the subject
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| Teaching Grammar included in every course
| | | Unavailable, or pay more for a correspondence class on the subject
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| Teaching Business English included in every course
| | | Unavailable, or pay more for a correspondence class on the subject |
| Teaching TOEFL test preparation included in every course
| | | Unavailable, or pay more for a correspondence class on the subject |
| Understanding and Teaching English Phonology included in every course
| | | Unavailable, or pay more for a correspondence class on the subject
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| Because of the intensive nature of our course, applicants must be able to produce university-level work and be fluent speakers of English.
| | | Any "open minded" person who is 18 years old or older and speaks English qualifies to take these programs.
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| | Per hour = $17.89 Total cost (inluding materials) = $2595 (20 hours on-line, 115 hours classroom instruction) | |
| Per hour = $19.91+/- Total cost (including materials) varies, but one program charges $1195+/- for a (40 hours on-line & 60 hours classroom instruction) |
| Results: Leave the course prepared to enter any classroom and teach fun, practical, engaging lessons. Have in hand loads of materials for use in the classroom and when preparing lessons, and a 145-hour TESL Certificate with Supervised Practicum.
| | | Results: leave the course with reams of information, but not really prepared to teach. Have in hand a "certificate" that doesn't meet the minimum requirements of most employers.
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