Site Search:
 
Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today!
Teach English Abroad and Get Paid to see the World!
Job Discussion Forums Forum Index Job Discussion Forums
"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!"
 
 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   MemberlistMemberlist   UsergroupsUsergroups   RegisterRegister 
 ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 

Is TEFL TESOL Certification A Legit Accreditation?

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Peru
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
localabel



Joined: 05 Aug 2014
Posts: 9

PostPosted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 3:03 am    Post subject: Is TEFL TESOL Certification A Legit Accreditation? Reply with quote

TEFL Zorritos claims that their organization, Paradise TEFL, is accredited by "TEFL TESOL CERTIFICATION". The website looks a bit suspect. Can anyone verify that this accreditation is legit? Website below:

http://www.tefltesolcertification.com/
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
esl_prof



Joined: 30 Nov 2013
Posts: 2006
Location: peyi kote solèy frèt

PostPosted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 1:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi, localabel!

I'd suggest posting this question over on the general forums:

http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewforum.php?f=3

My sense is that there are a lot more folks hanging out over there than here on the Peru forum, so you should get a a wider range of responses.

Good luck!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
naturegirl321



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

PostPosted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 7:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

TEFL zorritos is just a run of the mill TEFL training school. It's not like SIT or Cambridge or Trinity.
If you look at their organization you won't see any names of the places they're accredited nor names of the people on their board of directors. Highly suspicious.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
esl_prof



Joined: 30 Nov 2013
Posts: 2006
Location: peyi kote solèy frèt

PostPosted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 3:50 pm    Post subject: Re: Is TEFL TESOL Certification A Legit Accreditation? Reply with quote

localabel wrote:
The website looks a bit suspect. Can anyone verify that this accreditation is legit?


Having taken a look at this website, I think we can definitely conclude that it is NOT legit. No phone number. No physical address. No list of member schools. In short, it's a sham accreditation outfit set-up solely to bestow a veneer of legitimacy on fly-by-night training schools. I'd definitely stay away from any school that claims to be "accredited" by this outfit.

Since naturegirl321 has already pointed out in your other thread that certs are not necessary in Peru, I think your best bet to prepare for your trip is to go with a combination of self-study and hands-on volunteer tutoring experience.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
naturegirl321



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

PostPosted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 9:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

And willingness to work illegally as most places won't get you a proper visa.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
localabel



Joined: 05 Aug 2014
Posts: 9

PostPosted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 2:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks guys. Very helpful. Very Happy
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Peru All times are GMT
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling.
Contact Dave's ESL Cafe
Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved.

Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group

Teaching Jobs in China
Teaching Jobs in China