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Athena Teacher Training, Bournemouth:
Located in Bournemouth on the south coast of England (just 2 hours south-west of London), Athena Teacher Training specialises in providing high-quality English language teacher training courses for new and existing teachers of English. We offer a 4-week Trinity CertTESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) course, structured to ensure that you get the best from your time training to become a teacher.

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Convenient Location in Bournemouth:

Bournemouth is a major destination for English language learners and offers a wealth of job opportunities for newly qualified teachers. We estimate that at any one time there is demand for between 300 and 400 qualified teachers in the immediate area! During the summer, up to 14,000 foreign students choose to study English in Bournemouth while during the off-season, approximately one third of this number remain to create a constant demand for qualified teachers in the language schools.

Athena Teacher Training is conveniently situated in the heart of Bournemouth, just a stone’s throw from the sandy beaches and a short walk from the centre of town with its bustling bistros and shops. We are no more than 5 minutes by taxi from the travel interchange which consists of both train and coach stations.

English Language Teacher Training Course:


- CertTESOL Course (4 weeks / 120 hours):
This course consists of 5 units: Language Awareness; Teaching Skills; Materials Assignment; Learner Profile; Unknown Language. Each week has been designed to complement the next and you will undertake assignments and mini-projects in a specific order to ensure that your learning is as seamless as possible. Each week consists of at least 30 hours spent training and this is also supplemented by work that you must complete in your own time.

Units include:
- Teaching Skills (Teaching methodology, create a teaching practice journal and an observation journal)
- Language Awareness (Grammar, phonology and aspects of linguistic understanding)
- Learner Profile (Analyse an English learner and diagnose their strengths and weaknesses)
- Materials Assignment (Plan, produce and adapt all kinds of learning materials)
- Unknown Language (Experience learning a new language)

Student Testimonials:

“I’ve learned wonderful things about English. I really recommend you come here and enjoy sharing and learning teaching experiences with the kindest and nicest teacher I’ve ever known. It’s a great opportunity, you can’t miss it!”
- Milena, Colombia

“The course was superb. John showed us a side of the English language we had never imagined.. His classes are funny and thought provoking at the same time”
- Meg, Brazil

“The course was great and John’s teaching ideas are so useful…… I will be back next year to get more ideas for my classes!”
- Linda, Algeria

Homestay Accommodation with Local Host Families:

We can organise homestay accommodation with a friendly host family in the local area. All our families are selected by accommodation officers and are regularly visited to ensure that standards remain high. Situated as close as possible to our school, they are either within walking distance or on a direct bus route to the centre. They offer single rooms, breakfast and dinner during the week and breakfast, light lunch and dinner at the weekends.

Alternative Accommodation Options:
- Hotels
- Self-catering houses
- Student Residence

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Address: 22-24 West Hill Road, BH2 5PG, Bournemouth, England , UK / GB
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St Brelade's College, Jersey
Courses / Programs
• St Brelade’s College is located on the British island of Jersey in the Channel Islands, approximately 20 miles off the French coast and 80 miles south of England.

• We are accredited by the British Council and are a member of English UK, along with being a validated course provider of the Trinity College London Cert. TESOL.

• We have been providing English language courses for students from all parts of the world since 1978. In 1989, we ran our first four-week TESOL training course, and have continued to the present day. This is one of the two most widely recognised teaching qualifications (accepted by the British Council and most language schools).

• Our courses are intensive and practical, with the emphasis on hands-on teaching experience, together with tutorials on modern techniques and methodology which can be put into practice in the classroom. Courses run in March and October every year, and are designed for a maximum of 12 participants.

• Many of our trainees have been offered summer posts at St. Brelade’s College, and we have also helped teachers find employment in many other countries of the world.

Student Review:
"I found the St Brelade's College TESOL course to be truly inspirational. It’s a high octane download of information and skills packed into four grueling weeks.... The experience was enlightening and inspiring, exhausting and fun.... The course really provides a brilliant base from which to grow and develop your teaching skills further...."
-  Naomi, UK
Trinity Cert. TESOL English Teacher Training Course (4 weeks)

Course features:

• Teaching methods, language awareness and phonetics (taught in a series of daily lectures and seminars)

• Learning a new foreign language (allowing trainees to gain an insight into the difficulties of learning a foreign language)

• Individual student profile (allowing trainees to discover factors, which affect the learning situation in the classroom)

• Observed teaching practice (trainees progress from peer teaching to teaching classes of foreign students)
TEFL Training College
Courses / Programs
• Get certified to teach English abroad from the comfort of your own home! TEFL Training College is a global leader in online courses in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) / TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).

• Our TEFL / TESOL certification courses are internationally-recognized and accredited. We offer courses at certificate and diploma level in TEFL to students from the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia and worldwide.

• There are many advantages to completing your ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher training online. Our courses are affordable and can be studied at your own pace at a schedule that suits you.

• You don't have to attend any classes in person and you can start your course any time you want - enrol today, start today!

• The demand for qualified English teachers around the world is unprecedented and native English speakers are particularly sought after.

• There are thousands of opportunities available worldwide right now and we can help you every step of the way to become involved in this exciting and growing global industry.

Student Review:
• "Not only did the TEFL Training College prepare me for the ESL/EFL classroom, but also made my initial foreign experience and transition easier. Overall, the course has enriched me both personally, professionally and educationally."
- Shaun, London, UK
Online TESOL/TEFL Courses:
- Accredited & internationally recognized TESOL qualifications

- Learn at your own pace with flexible schedules

- Our courses are known for their convenience, affordability and quality

Certificate in TESOL:
• Duration: 150 hours
• Aimed at persons who wish to gain an initial TEFL / TESOL qualification

Master Diploma in TESOL:
• Duration: 300 hours
• Designed for teachers who wish to achieve an advanced level qualification in TESOL theory and methodology
International TEFL Training Institute (ITTI), Greenwich
Courses / Programs
Get TESOL certification in London from ITTI - a leading global TEFL / TESOL training provider! Located in Greenwich in south-east London, ITTI offers internationally-recognised and accredited TESOL certification courses taught onsite, online, or a combination of both.

Available to native and non-native English speakers, our quality TESOL courses include teaching practice and are ideal for those who wish to combine travel with a rewarding career as an English language teacher in the UK or worldwide.

Our programs contain career support for life. We help our students set up a professional resume / CV and refer them to schools directly or to a recruiter who will offer them to the schools they service.

ITTI trainers are professionals in the field who are experienced in teaching English and dedicated to training English teachers. All of our teacher trainers have either a PhD, an M.A. TESOL or certification in TEFL.

ITTI is accredited by IAO (International Accreditation Organization), an international accreditation provider with chapters on all continents.

Our organization is also institutional member of the College of Teachers, the UK's primary association of TESOL/TEFL professionals. In addition, we are members of IATEFL (International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language).

Student Testimonial:

"The trainers were excellent coaches. Their support, dedication to teaching, and true interest in my personal progress deserve my deepest respect."
-Mary
120-Hour TESOL Certification Courses:
• 120-Hour / 4-Week On-Site TESOL Certification
• 120-Hour Combined TESOL Certification (online with 7 days teaching practice)
• 120-Hour Online TESOL Certification Program

All of our programs feature career support.

50-Hour Online TEFL Specialization Courses:

- Teach Business English
- Teach Young Learners (TEYL)
- Teach TOEFL Test Preparation
International Career Institute - Online Courses for UK & Global Students
Courses / Programs
Earn a TESOL / TEFL Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma from the comfort of your own home or office across London, throughout the UK, and worldwide.

A leading provider of distance education programs, International Career Institute offers three TESOL English teacher training study options.

Taught by experienced, professional tutors, our TESOL courses are carried out via Distance Learning (also known as correspondence learning). Distance learning is ideal if you need to adapt around work, family, or other commitments.

You may take your time in completing your course or you may decide to dedicate enough time to complete your course in record time. You will not be locked into a timetabled situation as with classroom study.

Student Testimonial:
"Practical, fun, best thing I have done for myself in many years...I enjoyed every aspect of the program. I have nothing but praise for the program. Thank you!"
- Daniela Werner
Online TEFL / TESOL Courses:

TESOL Certificate Level:
- Average course duration: 14 weeks

TESOL Diploma Level:
- Average course duration: 24 weeks

TESOL Advanced Diploma Level:
- Average course duration: 31 weeks

ICI courses allow you to study at your own pace with no assignment deadlines.

This means that you determine the pace of the course and within which time period you will ultimately complete your studies in.
ISE (Intensive School of English), Hove
Courses / Programs
With locations in Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, in the south of England, Intensive School of English & Business Communication (ISE) is an English language school that offers a range of Certificate & Diploma teacher-training courses to adults. We provide CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) & DELTA (Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults) courses as well as sepcialized professional development teacher training courses.

For over 10 years, ISE has grown rapidly, and has attracted students from more than 100 different countries. ISE has a policy of keeping a mix of different nationalities, so that students can learn in a multi-lingual classroom. Our flexible and high quality classes are designed for people who wish to learn quickly in a friendly environment.

ISE is an official teacher training centre for the University of Cambridge, offering CELTA, CELTYL, YL Extension and TKT for teachers of English in the UK and overseas (mostly in China, Iran and Libya).
TESOL / TEFL English Teacher Training Certificate & Diploma Courses:

- CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)

- CELTYL & YL Extension (to teach Young Learners English as a Foreign Language)

- DELTA (Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults)

- Professional Development for Practising Teachers (PDPPT) Course
StudyCELTA: CELTA Courses Devon
Courses / Programs
Study for an internationally-accredited English teacher qualification on England's beautiful south coast! StudyCELTA in Torbay, Devon, offers Cambridge University teacher training courses including the CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) course and Delta course modules.

Our CELTA courses are available all year round and can be taken full-time (4 weeks) or part-time (20 weeks). Our Delta course is available once a year.

We're here to help and give you our advice based on personal knowledge of Torbay and of English language teaching as a career. Accommodation can be arranged by the teacher training centre for trainees from outside Torbay.
CELTA Certificate Course:
- Full-time (12 weeks)
- Part-time (20 weeks)
- 120-hours total coursework
- Includes 6 hours of teaching practice

DELTA Course Modules:
- Module One: Understanding language, methodology and resources for teaching.
- Module Two: Developing Professional Practice
- Module Three: Focus on a specialist subject (TEYL, Business English etc.)