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[Florizalll]

I went on an "Interview" for the American TESOL Institute in NYC, and was offered a position in their 5-day "training" course for a TESOL certificate. The interviewer could not validate that the program was accredited and I am skeptical that this course is a money-making scheme. The interviewer said that once I attain the certificate I would be garanteed a job placement- no additional charge- or my money towards the certificate would be refunded. The tuition fee is $850.00.

What do you know about the American TESOL Institute (Milestones)? Do you think that this 5-day training would provide me with a proper background for teaching ESL?

Would TESOL certification make me a more viable candidate in the job market?

How important is an ESL Certificate from a university accredited program when appliying for teaching positions in non-English speaking countries?

[PAULH]

[Florizalll]

Thank your for your feedback! I think I won't persue the TESOL certificate!

[wangtesol]

TESOL certificates are a scam. There is actually a good article on TESOL certificate providers possibly being targets of educational fraud cases.

The article is here...

http://www.tesol-law.com/Vol_1_2006_jj&pr.php

and here is a sample...

[stillnosheep]

Get Trinity or CELTA accredited training if you can afford it. It will be recognised wherever you go.

Any training is better than none at all, but only to yourself, not to that many employers. And not at $850 a week when the training is recognised by nobody but the training provider, and is not independently assessed

[americantesol]

In regards to your concern Florizall:

Being American TESOL certified qualifies you to teach English worldwide, and is the USA`s standard TESOL certification program for Americans wishing to teach and travel abroad.

Accreditation, Affiliation, & Licensing:
The American TESOL Institute, USA is state licensed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA.

American TESOL Programs held online, and by various organizations worldwide, are evaluated and accredited by the American Association For International English Proficiency, to ensure international standards are met.

The American TESOL Institute Beijing is licensed under the The State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs in The Peoples Republic of China.

The American TESOL Institute Taiwan is affiliated with the Fu Jen Catholic University located in Taipei, Taiwan.

[Henry_Cowell]

[americantesol]

American TESOL Institute began in Baton Rouge, La, USA in 2002, when a team of education experts came together to create a unique TESOL program based on research from Asia, into how students of ESL learn. The valuable insight they gained through their research, combined with a strong determination to restructure TESOL methods in the USA, was the beginning of what is now America's number one TESOL online and in-class education and job placement system.

[PAULH]

[PAULH]

[americantesol]

The standards for ESL teachers in China are becoming standardized through the State Administration of Foreign Expert Affairs. With the booming economy, they have standards for teachers now, and will soon be able to compete with countries like Taiwan and South Korea.

[Henry_Cowell]

[americantesol]

Once you compete ATI certification you will have the practical theory and knowledge behind TESOL. ATI suggest 5-10 hours of volunteer or observation teaching to add to your resume, which can be arranged through our office. All in all, a final evaluation of your completed assignments are done by your instructor, and certification is granted based on this evaluation.

[PAULH]

[PAULH]