Award-Winning TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certification Training in Philadelphia, PA

If you are a teacher of English, or an aspiring teacher, who is seeking assistance as you work toward your Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification, Varsity Tutors can enroll you in a convenient and comprehensive Philadelphia TEFL certification course. A TEFL certification prepares you to teach English language skills to, and plan lessons for foreign language learners. Obtaining a TEFL can open up thousands of excellent professional opportunities to native and fluent English speakers for teaching English abroad in all corners of the globe.

Most TEFL certification courses do not require a degree beyond a high school diploma or GED. However, some countries do require at least a four-year degree to teach, while others require only TEFL certification. Certification requirements can vary, but internationally recognized standards hold that professional-level TEFL certification must meet certain standards, like having at least 100 hours of coursework, with an accredited curriculum provided by a qualified instructor, and between six and twenty practicum hours. Successful completion of a TEFL certification can teach you how to plan lessons, manage a classroom, identify learning styles, build effective learning materials, simplify English grammar, and teach the five major elements of language learning: reading, writing, speaking, listening, and pronunciation.

Though undoubtedly you learned a great deal at a school like Temple University or the University of Pennsylvania, TEFL certification covers a lot of ground and may call on you to use skills you do not use every day. In your Philadelphia TEFL certification course, you will be led by an instructor who has expertise in the particular nuances of teaching English to non-native speakers. You will attend sessions with other education professionals who share the same objective that you have: to complete their coursework and get certified. Your instructor can help you to cover the skills and knowledge you will be asked to demonstrate in your coursework. Additionally, they can provide you with several scenarios to help you prepare for anything you might encounter during your practicum. Through in-class discussion, you and your classmates can share your experiences in the classroom, and through their questions and contributions you can be exposed to ideas and insights you may not have come to had you been studying on your own. Working collaboratively with your instructor and fellow students can help you to stay focused and engaged with the material as you progress through your TEFL requirements. And, if you ever feel that you need more help with something, don't worry, you can always request a one on one meeting with your instructor.

Whatever your reasons for pursuing a TEFL certification, finding time to get the extra help you may feel you need can be a real challenge. That's why the Philadelphia TEFL certification training class provided by Varsity Tutors is entirely online. With new classes beginning each month, it's easy for you to start any time. You can choose between 2-week and 4-week sections, with section meeting at varying times to best fit with your schedule.

Since your Philadelphia TEFL certification class is online, you can eliminate your commute. You can save not only time but hopefully spare yourself a few headaches as well. Plus, you can attend classes from anywhere you'd like, whether that's your home, or work, or your neighborhood coffee shop.

No matter where you envision your teaching career taking you, enrolling in a Philadelphia TEFL certification training class can help you work toward attaining the certification you need to get there. Reach out to the education consultants at Varsity Tutors today to enroll in Philadelphia TEFL certification training, and you could start attending classes soon.