SLS TEFL SCHOOL PATTAYA, THAILAND – TEFL CERTIFICATION Blog # 3.

Posted by Paul Lambert | July 4, 2020 | #slspattaya, #teachabroad, #teflcertificate, #teflthailand

What is a TEFL course certification?

It is still surprising the number of people who ask “what is a TEFL course certification?” There are literally thousands of teaching English as a foreign language jobs all over the world. Gaining a TEFL teaching certification, opens up employment opportunities for teaching English jobs abroad in a range of locations as well as teaching English on-line.

What does TEFL stand for?

TEACH ENGLISH as a FOREIGN LANGUAGE or as a SECOND LANGUAGE

Why do people do a TEFL teaching certificate?

People take a TEFL course for a variety of reasons. Regardless of their reason, all students strive to be the best teachers they can be, before embarking on a new career. People who do take on a TEFL certification do improve lives through teaching.

As a TEFL teacher, you will improve the lives of others and your own through the experiences you will be fortunate to have.  You will meet like-minded people who are in the privileged position to teach English as a second language. As a TEFL teacher you will make a positive impact on those you teach.

People who enroll in a TEFL course may be young graduates who want to travel overseas, work in a gap year, undertake a volunteer programme or learn a new language or culture; OR, they could be in the midst of their life looking for that “sea” or career change; OR, they may be retirees with vast amounts of knowledge and experience, years of CPD, a degree, post grad or master’s degree.

Some enrollees may be from non-native English speaking countries, strong in English because they completed an English programme and need to venture away to earn an income for themselves and family. Completing a TEFL certification course, becoming a TEFL teacher and teaching English abroad will be a great way to earn the needed funds.  

What is a TEFL Course Certification at SLS Thailand?

At SLS TEFL School Thailand, we teach you how to teach students of any age or ability.

The SLS TEFL certificate is, an accredited qualification, recognised by the Chonburi Provincial Education Office, a division of the Ministry of Education, Thailand.

A TEFL certification is your passport to teach, not just in Thailand, but Asia and all over the world.

In the past, most of our TEFL trainees have come mainly, although not exclusively, from native English speaking (NES) countries around the world, and perhaps more importantly, from all walks of life.

Some of our most successful teachers have surprised themselves by stepping out of their comfort zone into the exciting world of teaching. An increase in creativity and productivity and a new-found zest of enthusiasm are a few of the qualities that we regularly see in our students.

How to get a TEFL certification at SLS TEFL School

If you choose to do your TEFL training with SLS Thailand, we will provide additional benefits to make your learning experience memorable and enjoyable and get you ready to start teaching English abroad:

• If you are travelling from abroad, you may ask for an airport pick-up.

• We help in finding accommodation at a reasonable price

• 5 hours of complimentary Thai language lessons

• You’ll achieve two certificates – one in Thai and a second in English

• A letter of introduction can be provided to support visa application

• You will receive support for completing/updating your CV in preparation of job-hunting

• You will be linked to schools, local recruiters and job search sites at the successful completion of your TEFL certification

• You will have 5 hours complimentary TOEIC test preparation training if you are a NNES and planning to teach English in Thailand

  
  

How to get a TEFL certification on-line with teaching practise

If you can't make it to Thailand, ask us if an experienced TEFL trainer is available to teach you interactively on-line.

TEFL Certification then Volunteer to Teach English Abroad

SLS TEFL School, offers volunteer options for those completing the SLS TEFL certifications.

For example; Complete the SLS TEFL certification and then volunteer at REACH, Siem Reap, Cambodia for 1 month. A tourist visa for both Thailand & Cambodia is all you need for this.

Click here for further details on the TEFL and Volunteer Program.

SLS TEFL Course Price

• Our price – Baht 39,500 (keep an eye out on our Facebook Page for occasional discount offers!)

• We offer attractive payment terms – just ask!

• Bring your friends and get a 50% discount off the TEFL course

• We can help you find accommodation close by. If you require a room, the rental, cleaning, water and electricity costs will approximate Baht 10,000/US$300 for the four weeks of the course. Alternatively, we can help you shop around for accommodation which is more suited to you.

• Your partner or friend on the same TEFL course only pays Baht 19,500/$600 for TEFL certification. Bringing a friend or friends will lower your overall average costs. If needed, we can help you shop around for shared, lower cost accommodation too.