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lanelashbrook · Joined: 19 May 2007 Posts: 2

Hello all,

I was wondering if anyone has completed the CELTA course offered at Transfer Paris.

The price (1500 euros) seems reasonable compared to some other locations.

I am looking to get a CELTA certificate as I understand that it is the most widely accepted TEFL cert. I am considering Transfer because I will be in France for the next academic year and the location will be convenient.

Is the school professional?
Did you find the course useful/informative?
What did you (dis)like about the school?

Thanks,
LJL

fancynan · Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 12:04 am Post subject:

I, too, wanted to get information about that program. I have written to them a couple of times requesting references but have never had a response. (I also inquired of IH Paris for references for their CELTA program, to no avail.)

I looked into TEFL Paris, in Tournan-en-Brie, about a 30 minute train ride east of Paris. I had numerous responses from students and the course was highly regarded. Just as important, all who replied had jobs very quickly after completing the course. It is not the CELTA, but as I have been looking at ads in FUSAC, I have seen more and more where the requirements are listed as CELTA or equivalent TEFL course. Personally, I compared the modules and preferred the fact that there are segments on Business English and Young Learners that you do not necessarily get with CELTA.

lanelashbrook · Joined: 19 May 2007 Posts: 2

Thanks for the info. I think I will end up doing a CELTA though - in Paris or wherever - because it is the most widely accepted in the world. Just wish we could hear something from someone who has been through one of the Paris programs.

KERRY123 · Joined: 06 Jun 2007 Posts: 1

Hello,

Urgent - can anybody provide information on CELTA courses available in France?

A long-term resident in this country, I have recently started teaching English here and would like to have a professional qualification in this area as well as boost my career opportunities.

I will have some time this Summer and am considering taking the CELTA course.

Following up on a fellow member's query re CELTA courses in Paris - I am aware of the CELTA teacher training course provided by the TRANSFER group. I too would like feedback on this course or information on any other reputable CELTA course available in Paris or elsewhere in France.

Merci beaucoup Smile