Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums

[leby26]

Hello out there, I'm planning on teaching ESL overseas when I've graduated from University in Spring/Fall 2005, and am researching the best certification, courses, agencies, and institutions to go through to open as many doors as possible. I've done some research and found that a course I was going to take, b/c it was cheap quick and easy, actually doesn't even meet International standards. Right now, I'm trying to decide between a few: Via Lingua; TEFL International, and the Cambridge-ESOL (CELTA) offered through International House. I'm seriously leaning toward the CELTA, since this is the most widely recognized, apparently - but if anyone has absolutely any advice for someone just starting out here, I would love to chat! I hope to hear from someone soon, and take care, Laura

[Eigo-Mike]

Hey you wanna post on the teacher forum, not the student one!

I`m in the same situation, so I can`t give ya advice. Sorry

[Silvia P.]

Hey Laura and Mike,

Have you guys ever thought of relocating to study for your certification such as Toronto? I work for a private school in Toronto that offers the TESOL certificate and it is recognized in Canada, USA & overseas. Our TESOL Certificate will make you a professional, experienced and internationally recognized Teachers of Second Languages, a valuable candidate for any Institution or company around the globe.

For more information contact me via e-mail.

Silvia