How To Get Certified As An "English As a Second Language" Teacher
Submitted by: TigerEye
If you want to teach English as a second language, it helps to have something to show for it. You may know English perfectly, but how do you prove it to the world ? Here we will talk about certifications in ESL or "English as a second language".
There are a plethora of teaching institutes that will show you how and give a certification for English as a second language or "ESL". Which one you pick probably will not make a large difference in the quality of your teaching, but will probably make a difference in the money you spend. If you have to get certified, you may as well pick the least expensive route.
If you live in the United States, you have many states that teach ESL classes and give certification. If you live in the United Kingdom, you have the University of Sterling to attend. This particular school is located in Scotland. There are others also, but this one was just an example. There are schools in Paris, Prague, and at Hastings also.
The easier way to learn how to teach your English speaking skills is to attend classes online. This may seem counter productive because you probably want to learn all about the cultures of other countries. It is superior in price because you do not have to pay for room and board at a school and they do not have the overhead of providing a classroom and textbooks. This means they can pass savings on to you. You will want to digitally attend a schoold that has live teachers online who can answer your questions as you have them. This makes for easier learning.
If you are wondering about prior requirements to be certified as an ESL teacher there are some to be concerned with. The lower age limit is usually going to be around eighteen. You must be a native English speaker of English. You need a college or high school diploma. You need a valid passport at some institutions if you want them to find you a job after you become certified.
You may be required to sign a contract if the school you choose sends you to your job assignment. You can have everything but your airplane ticket to the country you are visiting paid for. It really depends on the school you choose for these fringe benefits.
Paying can be done online for your courses. You can pay using Paypal at some schools. The prices can range from about $200 dollars to about $600 dollars at higher points. The school can offer many different levels of certification if you are already advanced in teaching English as a second language.
A good tip is to pick a school that has been in business for over four years. You do not want to pick one that has been in business for less than one year. If their price looks tempting, make sure they are reliable and not prone to folding in the current weak economy. This could be disastrous for you since you need them for much of the proof of your certification. Be careful and avoid the scammers in the world.
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