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Wovaki
Joined: 28 Sep 2012
Location: Ontario, Canada
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 Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 9:19 am Post subject: Global TESOL College |
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Hi Guys,
I just want to see if anyone has heard of Global TESOL College, found at www[DOT]globaltesol[DOT]com? I'm considering taking them and want to make sure they're accepted in Korea, both at public and private schools.
The reason I'm considering Global TESOL is for the in-class hours (60, and I want at least 50 so I can qualify for Busan) and I only have to go away for a week. Basically, my home is about 8 or 9 hours from any major city, so I have to go live in another city for however long I have to do the certification for.
A month-long certification will be too costly...I COULD do it, but why do it if a week-long will give me the same thing? I do have a full-time job now, here in Canada, so I would have to take a month off to go to Toronto to take the certification.
Thanks for all the help, guys! I know I'm asking a lot of questions, but the community here has been awesome!
Rob |
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sachamary
Joined: 12 Jan 2014
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| Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2014 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Rob
my partner and I are looking at the exact same program although we want to do the online version from NZ.
Did you get the answer you were looking for?
Thanks
Sacha |
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Allthechildrenareinsane
Joined: 23 Jun 2011
Location: Lost in a Roman wilderness of pain
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| Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2014 10:40 pm Post subject: Re: Global TESOL College |
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| Wovaki wrote: |
Hi Guys,
I just want to see if anyone has heard of Global TESOL College, found at www[DOT]globaltesol[DOT]com? I'm considering taking them and want to make sure they're accepted in Korea, both at public and private schools.
The reason I'm considering Global TESOL is for the in-class hours (60, and I want at least 50 so I can qualify for Busan) and I only have to go away for a week. Basically, my home is about 8 or 9 hours from any major city, so I have to go live in another city for however long I have to do the certification for.
A month-long certification will be too costly...I COULD do it, but why do it if a week-long will give me the same thing? I do have a full-time job now, here in Canada, so I would have to take a month off to go to Toronto to take the certification.
Thanks for all the help, guys! I know I'm asking a lot of questions, but the community here has been awesome!
Rob |
If by the "same thing" you mean that the short-term certificate you're referring to or a Celta or Trinity Cert will both qualify you for a public school job in Busan, then yes, they are similar.
If you mean that both types of certificate are of the same educational quality and will serve you equally well in applying and qualifying for TEFL jobs outside Korea (or China), then the answer is no, they're not.
TEFL/TESOL certification companies (calling them "schools" would be category mistake) are completely unregulated and mostly lacking in any outside quality control. Celta and Trinity are exceptions.
If you're looking to stay in TEFL for a while and hope to teach outside of Asia someday, you could do worse than to invest in one of the latter for your professional development. |
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sachamary
Joined: 12 Jan 2014
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| Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 12:36 am Post subject: |
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Hi
Thanks for the reply!
I am talking about a TEFL - mostly the GlobalTefl course. I am looking at doing one of these as I am wanting to go teach in Korea for an overseas experience and to save money in order to keep travelling once the contract is complete.
I suppose what I am asking is whether this course hosted by this company will be sufficient and recognised in South Korea? Reviews are pretty hard to find.
Does this make sense? |
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Allthechildrenareinsane
Joined: 23 Jun 2011
Location: Lost in a Roman wilderness of pain
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| Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 11:45 pm Post subject: |
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| sachamary wrote: |
Hi
Thanks for the reply!
I am talking about a TEFL - mostly the GlobalTefl course. I am looking at doing one of these as I am wanting to go teach in Korea for an overseas experience and to save money in order to keep travelling once the contract is complete.
I suppose what I am asking is whether this course hosted by this company will be sufficient and recognised in South Korea? Reviews are pretty hard to find.
Does this make sense? |
A TEFL cert isn't required for a hagwon job. For most public school jobs, the cert makes you more competitive and should include a minimum of 100 hours. For public school positions in Busan, I believe a 100 hour TEFL cert is now a requirement, and should include at least 20 hours of in-class time.
So, as long as the cert issued you says "100 hours" on it, and at least 20 of those hours were spent in class, it'll be sufficient for a public school job in Busan. |
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Wovaki
Joined: 28 Sep 2012
Location: Ontario, Canada
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| Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 10:33 am Post subject: |
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Sorry for the late reply guys!
I did take the Global TESOL course and it was pretty good. I'm still working through the online portion, but I did the in-class portion already and it was pretty intense and challenging, but I got it done. The staff were all very friendly and helpful.
@Sacha, I would say it's a good program.  They focused a lot on personal development as well as the technical aspects of teaching. Whatever program you choose will probably be good, just make sure it has at least 20 hours of in-class time!
@Allthechildrenareinsane, a TESOL/TEFL isn't required for public schools, however preference is given to anyone with a 100+ hour certificate with 20+ hours in-class. While not required, the chances of getting in without one are probably extremely low. Busan, however, won't even look at your application if the in-class hours are less than 50. |
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sachamary
Joined: 12 Jan 2014
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| Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 10:49 am Post subject: |
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Hey guys
Thanks for your reply!
We have decided to go for a 120 hour TEFL course through the University of Toronto. It has some really good reviews and through a reputable company TeachAway.
I am not sure about 'in-class hours' though - as far as I can tell it is fully online...will this be a problem?
Cheers
Sacha |
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Allthechildrenareinsane
Joined: 23 Jun 2011
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| Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 10:32 pm Post subject: |
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| Wovaki wrote: |
Sorry for the late reply guys!
I did take the Global TESOL course and it was pretty good. I'm still working through the online portion, but I did the in-class portion already and it was pretty intense and challenging, but I got it done. The staff were all very friendly and helpful.
@Sacha, I would say it's a good program. They focused a lot on personal development as well as the technical aspects of teaching. Whatever program you choose will probably be good, just make sure it has at least 20 hours of in-class time!
@Allthechildrenareinsane, a TESOL/TEFL isn't required for public schools, however preference is given to anyone with a 100+ hour certificate with 20+ hours in-class. While not required, the chances of getting in without one are probably extremely low. Busan, however, won't even look at your application if the in-class hours are less than 50. |
Right -- I said it made a person more competitive, not that it was required.
Also, do you happen to have a source about the Busan requirements you mentioned? Last I heard, they were requiring at least 20 hours of in-class time -- I guess that's changed? |
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