Accredited TESOL / TEFL Certification in Boston, MA

Boston Academy Of English:
The Boston Academy of English (BAE) offers the Certificate of Teaching English as a Foreign Language to both native and non-native speakers of English from the US and around the world, through an experiential approach which is both academically rigorous and personally supportive.

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Accreditation
The Boston Academy of English TEFL Certificate program is fully accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET)), ensuring that your training is of the highest quality. Our program a credential that is recognized worldwide.

is designed to prepare participants for the exciting career of teaching English as a foreign or second language. Graduates go on to teach both in the United States and overseas. Whether you are a college student or recent graduate, an experienced teacher wishing to obtain a further credential, or a professional wishing to switch careers or plan for a retirement overseas, our program can meet your need.

A four-week intensive program and a twelve-week Saturday program. Both programs include an exploration of the foundations of teaching, as well as providing an experiential introduction to instructional strategies and techniques. In addition, we provide a minimum of six hours of supervised student teaching experience. You will have the opportunity to observe our experienced teachers at work and to teach BAE's own ESL students.

Our program uses an active and participatory methodology. Trainees have the opportunity to observe our experienced teachers at work and to teach BAE's own ESL students Trainers teach workshops using the techniques that you will draw on in your own teaching.

Topics covered include: Introduction to Teaching, Linguistics, Pedagogy, English Grammar for Teachers, Classroom Management, Instructional Strategies, Lesson Planning, Classroom Activities, Practice Teaching, Round Table Discussions and more.

Participants in our program range in age from 18 to 80. Most have at least a bachelor's degree, but we do accept trainees with equivalent life/professional experience. If you were educated at a non-English speaking institution, you must provide a TOEFL score of at least 100 on the Internet Based Test (iBT) or at least 250 on the Computer Based Test (CBT).

Faculty:
Two trainers will teach your workshops and conduct your practice teaching observations. Our trainers have Master's degrees in Education or ESL, and extensive experience teaching English in diverse settings both in the US and abroad.

Our classes are limited to 12 trainees. We keep the class size small so that our trainees can receive individual attention from our trainers.

Location:
Boston's charm is undeniable - from the Charles River to Quincy Market and the waterfront, its neighborhoods, cultural attractions, and sense of history will delight you. Our central downtown location enables you to enjoy Boston's old-world charm within steps from our school - the Boston Common and shopping district are just outside our door!

Our trainers will help you in your search for a teaching position that corresponds to your background and interests. You will attend a workshop that covers resume writing techniques, internet job searches, interview preparation, contract negotiation and review, and cultural adaptation. You may also schedule a optional one-on-one counseling session with our Academic Director. Once you have graduated you are always welcome to call on us for advice or assistance.

A friendly school, superior classes, prime location, quality accommodations, and a wide range of services and fun activities - why would you learn English anywhere else? We look forward to seeing you soon at the Boston Academy of English!