ESL Certification in Washington DC / Virginia area

Astar Education Institute, Washington DC Metro Area:
Located in Manassas in the Northern Virginia / Washington DC metro area, Astar Education Institute (AEI) is a leader in the field of international education and ESL certification. We provide an intensive, 140-hour TEFL / TESOL certificate program for students who want to live and work abroad as an English language teacher. This program is internationally-accredited, and we provide international employment opportunities for students who wish to travel to China and teach English.

- Duration: 140 hours:

AEI TESOL Certificate offers a variety of courses that are all designed to fully prepare teacher trainees to live and work abroad, for periods ranging from 6 months to 2 years, in teaching positions that command top salaries and benefits.

Core Modules:
• Introduction to TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
• Methodology and Linguistic Theory in ESL Teaching
• Assessing English Language Proficiency
• Teaching Speaking and Listening English
• Teaching Reading and Writing English
• Teaching Grammar, Vocabulary and Lesson Planning
• ESL Classroom Management
• Teaching Practicum

Elective Modules:
• Teaching English to Children
• Teaching English for Academic Purposes

• The global demand for trained TESOL professionals is growing, especially in China, which is considered one of the most lucrative job markets for TESOL.

• The Astar TESOL program is geared to provide the framework necessary for a culturally responsive teaching career within profound Chinese educational institutions.

• Astar will place all graduates in teaching positions abroad for the succession of the academic year, upon successful completion of the program. International job placement is included with the program fee.


Course Entry Requirements:
- 18 years of age or older
- High School Diploma
- Intermediate – Advanced English Proficiency
- No teaching background required