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Boston Language Institute:
The Boston Language Institute is located close to the center of Boston, in Kenmore Square, near Boston's elegant Back Bay neighborhood, and next to public transportation. In 4 weeks, The Boston Language Institute trains both native and non-native English speakers to teach English in the US or abroad, with an international TEFL/TESL Certificate course. Students can avail of full and part-time study options.

About Us:

Photo of ESL Teacher Training - TEFL Certification in BostonThe Boston Language Institute is one of the few TESL/TEFL certification schools in the US offering monthly intensive English teacher-training certificate programs and frequent part-time (Saturday) programs.

The Institute has been teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) and foreign languages successfully since 1981, always stressing authentic and effective communication.

Since its creation in April 2000, the TEFL/TESL Certificate program has trained just under 1000 teachers.

Our graduates teach in over 20 countries around the world, in China, Japan, Korea, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Costa Rica, Spain and Morocco, to name a few, while a good number of teachers teach here in the United States.

The Boston Language Institute is proud to also offer a special TEFL Certificate program designed for non-native speakers of English.

TEFL English Teacher Training Certificate Program:

The Boston Language Institute's internationally recognized TEFL Certificate is awarded at the completion of the program.

In order to earn the certificate, you must attend and participate in all course modules, successfully teach six class hours and complete a final project, which becomes your portfolio.

All graduates receive a letter of recommendation and ongoing career support.

- Full-Time TEFL Course:
The full-time TEFL intensive program takes 4 weeks and meets Monday through Friday from 10 am to 5 pm for a total of 120 hours of instruction.

- Part-Time TEFL Course:
The Part-time program meets Saturdays from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm. The course duration is 12 weeks and 96 hours of classroom time.

Location:
The Boston Language Institute is located close to the center of Boston, in Kenmore Square, near Boston's elegant Back Bay neighborhood, and next to public transportation.

In 4 weeks, The Boston Language Institute will train you to teach English in the US or abroad, with an international TEFL/TESL Certificate.

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Address: 648 Beacon Street , Boston, Massachusetts , USA
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• ITEFLI is accredited by the International TEFL Accreditation Council (ITEFLAC) - an independent body that specialises in the accreditation of TEFL/TESOL course providers and institutions.

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