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sarah123 · Joined: 22 Jan 2009 Posts: 2

i am thinking of taking the online tesol certificate. i want to know if anyone has taken it and got good replies back from employers. i heard mixed responces about taking it online. i want to because i work a full time job and it is alot cheaper. my destination i want to start in is mexico. thanks!!!

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

Unless your course involves teaching practise, then it's not as good as a normal course. in my opinion.

MO39 · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 4:44 am Post subject:

I advise posting your question on the Mexico Forum.

word_to_the_wise · Joined: 28 May 2007 Posts: 67 Location: Riyadh

I'm DoS for one of the biggest global EFL providers.I can tell you that any decent employer will not look kindly on an on-line training qualification at entry level.

It's imperative to do the CELTA or Trinity TESOL.

Do not accept anything less - it's a waste of time and money.

Madame J · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:37 pm Post subject:

I believe some schools will run the CELTA part time?

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

Biggest doesn-t always mean the best. Second SIT is also a good one. Third there are heaps of generic courses that are good as well.

Justin Trullinger · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 10:28 pm Post subject:

OP, there's a reason the online course is cheaper. Save up and do the real thing. It will stand you in much better stead.

Regarding which real thing to do...check out the thread on the topic of online certs.

Best,
Justin

PS- When you start teaching, please use capital letters in the classroom.