Teacher Training in Boston

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Address: 729, Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116

TEFL Program - Boston

The goals of our TEFL Certificate course in Boston are to teach you, in a short amount of time, what will be of the most value to you as you begin to teach ESL/EFL. At EC Boston, teacher trainers have the opportunity to observe our instructors while mingling with international students who have come from all over the world to study at EC Boston. In small classes, trainees learn which methods work best and why. They combine theory with the practice of teaching volunteer students. Teacher feedback provides additional valuable support to first-time teachers. Trainees learn how to set goals, address different learning styles, plan classes, evaluate text books, manage classroom atmosphere, test students, and even about materials development and professional development. In addition to all this, teacher trainees put together a large portfolio of course materials, lesson plans and job research which can be used throughout their teaching careers.

Unique School & Program Features

At EC Boston we believe in the holistic approach; that's why our courses are designed to give you both the theoretical and practical training you need to gain the necessary skills and confidence required to teach English as a Foreign Language. Some notable features about EC Boston:”

1. The school is accredited by ACCET and has provided academic and intercultural training to thousands of US residents and international clients since 1992.
2. The curriculum is designed by Master-level ESL teachers with years of classroom experience and specialized training teaching prospective teachers.
3. Up-to-date and comprehensive course materials are provided.
4. A maximum instructor to student ratio of 1:6 for maximum teaching practice and feedback.
5. Models on teaching children, executives and teenagers are provided.
6. Free access to our library, assistance with job research and counseling, resume preparation, and review of prospective job contracts.
7. Students are given extensive opportunities to connect with TEFL Program alumni, EC teaching professionals world-wide, and international students.
8. A detailed fulfillment letter and program certificate is presented to students upon completion of the course to give graduates the edge they need to secure the best jobs.

Admissions Requirements

1. Students must be at least 20 years of age.
2. Four-year undergraduate degree preferred for US residents, equivalent required for international students.
3. Language proficiency: Equivalent of TOEFL iBT 80 or completion of Advanced Level (International students not testing into TEFL upon arrival will be placed in English or TOEFL classes).
4. Completion of written application and possible oral interview.
5. No prior teaching experience is required.

2010 Programme

The Facts

Tuition & Fees: (Books are included)

2010 Tuition (Full Time or Part Time): $2460

Non-refundable application fee: $150 (international students only applying for the full-time program).

Application Deadline: Full payment must be received no later than 14 days prior to the course.

Attendance Requirement: 100% (except for absences due to illness approved by instructor).

Our Part-Time Courses

Duration: 7 weeks.

Course Dates:

March 8 - April 24, 2010

Schedule: 7 weeks of weekday evenings: M/W/Th 6-8:30pm and 6 Saturdays: 9am-6pm (Holiday make-ups are on Tuesdays)

Our Full- Time Courses

(Students may receive a form I-20 for this full-time course)

Duration: 4 weeks

Course Dates:

March 1, May 3, June 7, Sept 7, Nov 1

Schedule: Monday through Friday; 9am - 4pm

"The TEFL course was amazing…This course changed me in so many ways because it provided a space to teach students that was always supportive and warm." - Nicole Bhatia

"This course surpassed my expectations. I compared EC with other schools and feel certain that I made the right decision to attend EC. This programme benefited me in many ways. I feel prepared to teach English in a much more communicative way which is what I had hoped to be able to do." - Stephan Dal Smith

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