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 TESL 33 Spring Course 2012

TESL Certificate, Nashville, TN
Teach English as a Foreign Language Certificate Program, 145-hours

 For over a decade, TFLI has been the leading provider of TESL Certification in Tennessee.

Do your research! Why choose TFLI's TESL Course over others?

 

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. For more information on the British Council, please visit: www.britishcouncil.org 


The TFLI 145-hour Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Certificate Program has been the leading provider of TESL Certification in Nashville for over a decade.  This program includes training in the fundamentals of Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), with the purpose of preparing its graduates to teach ESL in a variety of classroom settings.

For more information, read the 
additional materials and the FAQ page, and if you still have questions,  please contact us at esl@tfli.org to get more information.

 

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The registration forms must be completed, signed, and submitted along with the $25 registration fee and full tuition amount  before a student can be considered enrolled in the course.

 

Course Requirements:

- Student should have or should be approaching completion of a Bachelor’s degree.


-The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is mandatory for non-nativespeakers of English: a total TOEFL iBT score of 85.  Individual skill section  scores are:  reading score of 21, listening score of 21, speaking score of 21, and writing score of 22.

- Student should be prepared to devote a full-time schedule to this course.


- Students who are absent from 10% or more of the classes may continue but may not receive a certificate.


- Student must obtain a passing grade on all assignments and practice teaching sessions.


- Student should have access to a computer and e-mail at all times. You must have basic word processing skills, internet, and e-mail.


- Please check registration form for other requirements.


**Students must pay in full upon registration. 

If application is not accepted, you will receive a full refund minus the $25 application fee.

Course Dates:
 
February 25 - April 24, 2012. Course dates do not include Field Teaching.  Field Teaching will be conducted between May 14 - July 31, 2012.  These dates are determined during the In-Class Training.
Course Fees:
Tuition Fee $1945.00 + Materials: $650.00 = $2595.00

Non-refundable application fee: $25

 
Late Registration Fee: $100
Registration Dates:
TN State Fee Waiver registration: up to February 21  (Guidelines for Fee Waivers)
Regular Registration: up to February 28

Late Registration: after February 28 

Waiting List:

Acceptance Notification:

You will receive a Letter of Acceptance after we have received and reviewed all required documents as follows:

 

Regular registration – letter will be sent on or before March 1  

Late registration – letter will be sent on or before March 12


TESL 33 Spring 2012 Schedule (all dates are subject to change)
The 145-hour program is structured such that students can complete their certificate in a 4-month period. The course is divided into five components:

1. Orientation (required):  Saturday, February 25 (11:00 am - 1:30 pm)
The Orientation is held at the Tennessee Foreign Language Institute (TFLI). Trainees will have the opportunity to meet each other and receive the Pre-Class Assignments  and the textbook before the course begins.

2. Observations (approx. 7 hours)

First observation will be online and second observation will be scheduled during field teaching.


3. Pre-Class Assignments (20 hours+):  February 25 - March 15

Pre-Class assignments will be given out at the Orientation and should be completed by e-mail correspondence. Access to the internet and computer skills are essential. All Pre-Class assignments must be completed on schedule. Students will be advised not to join the In-Class Training if any work is incomplete.

4. In-Class Training (115 hours): March 15 - April 24

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TESL trainers teach the In-Class Training component of the course which includes but is not limited to: student assessment, needs analyses, techniques, methods and approaches, material design, textbook evaluation, peer-teaching, group and student-centered learning assignments and tasks. In addition, this component requires students to examine a variety of teaching situations, and prepare formal lesson plans and procedures to use during their practice teaching. Students should have access to the internet for their lesson planning and research.

5. Field Teaching: May 14 - July 31+/-

Upon successful completion of the In-Class Training, students will be given their ESL practice classes. This is the "hands-on" section where the TESL students apply their lesson plans and TESL knowledge to a real classroom situation with ESL students. TESL candidates will be supervised and graded during 6 of the 10-12 teaching hours. **Times and days will be designated during the end of the In-Class Training. These times may need to be extended under unusual circumstances.

Upon successful completion of all components of the course, the candidate will be awarded the Tennessee Foreign Language Institute TESL Certificate for the 145-hour program.


 

 

Click here to register. If you cannot open the form, please let us know.  E-mail us at esl@tfli.org.

There is a non-refundable $25 application fee.

 

 

Want to find out more about TESL Certification in Nashville? Please join us for an Information Session on February 10th at 6 pm. At the info session, you will receive a $100 coupon for any 2012 TESL course! RSVP to esl@tfli.org.
                                                                                                                            

TENTATIVE In-Class Training Schedule

 

 

 COURSE DAY

CALENDAR DATES

CLASS TIMES

Day 1:

Thu, March 15

4:00 - 9:00 pm 

Day 2:

Fri, March 16

4:00 - 9:00 pm  

Day 3:

Mon, March 19

4:00 - 9:00 pm  

Day 4:

Tue, March 20

4:00 - 9:00 pm  

Day 5:

Thu, March 22

4:00 - 9:00 pm  

Day 6:

Fri, March 23

4:00 - 9:00 pm  

Day 7:

Mon, March 26 

4:00  - 9:00 pm 

Day 8:

Tue, March 27 

4:00 - 9:00 pm  

Day 9:

Thu, March 29 

4:00 - 9:00 pm 

Day 10:

Fri, March 30 

4:00 - 9:00 pm 

Day 11:

Mon, April 2

4:00 - 9:00 pm  

Day 12:

Tue, April 3

4:00 - 9:00 pm 

Day 13:

Thu, April 5* 

4:00 - 9:00 pm 

Day 14:

Mon, April 9

4:00 - 9:00 pm 

Day 15:

Tue, April 10

4:00 - 9:00 pm  

Day 16:

Thu, April 12

4:00-9:00 pm 

Day 17:

Fri, April 13

4:00 - 9:00 pm 

Day 18:

Mon, April 16

4:00 - 9:00 pm 

Day 19:

Tue, April 17

4:00 - 9:00 pm  

Day 20: 

Thu, April 19 

4:00 - 9:00 pm 

Day 21:

Fri, April 20

4:00 - 9:00 pm

Day 22:

Mon, April 23

4:00 - 9:00 pm 

Day 23:

Tue, April 24

4:00 - 9:00 pm 

 

*No class on April 6, 2012 in observation of Good Friday.