Our Centre
EC is located in the safe and fashionable Back Bay area of Boston Massachusetts, just minutes away from Harvard square. Our centre is surrounded by prestigious academic institutions in the education capital of the world. EC Boston offers both full- and part- time teacher training courses and is accredited by the American Council of Continuing Education (ACCET).
Our Course Outline
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. With EC Boston you will:
- be given the necessary tools to teach the 4 basic skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking
- review basic grammatical terms and practical grammar teaching techniques
- learn effective use of blackboard and communication activities
- acquire the ability to facilitate learning through the use of ice-breaking/classroom activities
- develop your own learning style
- practice preparing lessons according to the identified needs of the ESL classes
- gain teaching experience through peer teaching and teaching actual ESL students on completion of the course
- observe real on-going classes and gain hands-on experience by teaching real students using theories and techniques you learn in class
- get help preparing your resume and finding a good teaching job in the US or overseas
We also offer free workshops and extensive help in finding teaching jobs abroad. EC Boston regularly receives job postings from overseas and makes these available to our graduates.
Our Teachers
EC Boston's TEFL instructors are all highly qualified and experienced. They hold Masters degrees in teaching English as a Second Language and have had years of English teaching experience. Our supportive teaching staff are ready to go that extra mile to help you succeed, giving you continuous feedback and guidance.
Requirements for TEFL Courses
US residents
No prior teaching experience is required to be admitted. Students must be at least 20 years of age. Four-year undergraduate degree preferred.
International Students
No prior teaching experience required. Students must be at least 20 years old. Four-year undergraduate degree required. TOEFL score of 550 (213 CBT) required.
Please note that international students needing I-20s may attend the full-time program only.
Our Part-Time Courses
This part-time course runs for 12 weeks and is held every Saturday from 9am to 6pm. It is available to US residents only. The course price is $1950 and includes books and materials.
Dates:
Jan 12- April 5*
May 3- August 2**
September 6 - November 22 *
no class March 22 ** no class on May 24 & July 5
Our Full- Time Courses
This full-time course runs for 4 weeks, Monday to Friday, from 9am to 4pm. The course price is $2175 and includes books and materials.
Dates:
Feb 4-Feb 26
April 14-May 9
June2-June 27
Aug 4- Aug 29
Sept 15-Oct 10
Oct 27-Nov 21
Sign up WITH A FRIEND and SAVE $150 EACH off your tuition. Offer valid for:
- All new students.
- Offer cannot be combined with any other discounts or offers
- Offer must be mentioned at time of registration and full payment must be made at time of registration to qualify for the above offer.
- registration for both students must for the same course type and scheduled date.
