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NY1203 · Joined: 15 Apr 2009 Posts: 26 Location: NY

Has anyone worked with Bridge TEFL or another online TEFL certification program?? Any suggestions? Thanks!

-Jen

jprimm · Joined: 03 Aug 2007 Posts: 91

Yes, and I was very satisfied and had no problem getting a job. Very Happy

NY1203 · Joined: 15 Apr 2009 Posts: 26 Location: NY

how many hours should i do?? I was thinking the 100 hour certification

jprimm · Joined: 03 Aug 2007 Posts: 91

They did not offer the 100 hr. certificate when I took the class. The only difference that I can see is the price and the grammar module. The basic program and some volunteer teaching provided me with the basic foundation to start teaching. I think they are a good company.[/u]

NY1203 · Joined: 15 Apr 2009 Posts: 26 Location: NY

Yea they have 40, 60, 100 and 120 hour programs. I thought the 100 would be a better choice but maybe i should look into volunteer teaching with the 60 hour. And yes the 100 is more expensive but Bridge TEFL is much cheaper then most other certification programs. I looked at oxford and it was like $1200 for 60 hours! Thanks for the feedback! Smile

Mexicobound · Posted: Sun May 17, 2009 7:16 pm Post subject:

OleLarssen · Joined: 26 Apr 2006 Posts: 337

You want a certification that is at least 100 hours and as many hours in the classroom as humanly possible. That will give you a good start to your teaching career, both in terms of getting a job and being as prepared as possible (which isn't much).