Important features to look for when selecting an internationally recognized TEFL course are:
Does the course:
Meet international standards for the regulation of acceptable English language teaching certification
Include one hundred or more hours of training and input
Have 6 hours or more of observed teaching practice with genuine students of English
Include input sessions that cover teaching skills, classroom management, language awareness (grammar), phonology and how to apply, prepare and teach these skills effectively
Assess trainees continually during the course through projects, assignments, teaching practice and also include an end of course exam
Have every course moderated and inspected by an independent teaching body or professional
Meet the approval and recognition of respected independent professional bodies and individuals
Update its input to reflect developments in language teaching
Offer a certificate at the end of the course that is valued and internationally recognized
The teflusa.com teaching program is one of the few courses that meet all of the above criteria.