TEFL Program in Boston - ESL Teacher Training

EC Boston:
EC Boston, located in Boston, Massachusetts offers a TEFL certificate program for students who are interested in teaching English as a second language (ESL) or English as a foreign language (EFL) in the USA or overseas. The TEFL course can be taken as a full-time four-week course or as a part-time course with evening / weekend classes held over seven weeks. EC Boston has a great location in the centre of the city's Back Bay district, just a short walk away from Copley Square and other famous attractions.

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Our mission is to equip prospective language teachers with an understanding of current methods and approaches to language teaching as well as practical teaching tools. Students in our TEFL certificate course spend at least 3 hours outside of the class in observation of actual ESL classes (some at EC Boston), several hours in peer teaching, and at least 6 hours in a teaching practicum in which they teach real ESL students.

By both observing good teaching and getting constant feedback on your own teaching, you can refine your skills in a safe, intimate environment. Our maximum class size is 6 students which allows for personal attention from the trainers and facilitates more discussion among classmates.

EC Boston is accredited by ACCET, an accrediting service officially recognized by the US Department of Education. This means that our programs have been examined by an outside evaluator for quality and integrity. Our certification is recognized around the world and demonstrates your commitment to becoming a superior teacher.

Job Search Support:
During the course, trainees are given 1-1 job research counseling, resume help and mock interview practice. By training at a lively school like EC, they also have a chance to interact with students from all over the world as well as with the diverse teaching staff.

- Students must be at least 20 years of age
- Four-year undergraduate degree preferred for US residents, equivalent required for international students
- 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.)
- Completion of written application and possible oral interview
- No prior teaching experience is required