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Seasonal work, teach abroad, international careers and more. Where to start, what to expect, and how to get it done.

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Make the most of your time overseas while spending the least amount of money. Budget travel for the conscientious traveller.

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Going abroad as a student, whether it is for a semester, a year or an entire degree, is one of the most accessible opportunities to live abroad meaningfully.

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More and more people of all ages taking time out to travel meaningfully—a trend that is being encouraged by educators and employers alike.

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To get an international job, you need international work experience. How do you land that first gig?

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Papaeliou Schools of Foreign Languages offers part time courses for inexperienced teachers from October to January. Trainees are introduced to foreign language teaching theory, methodology and in-class practice. Teachers who have successfully completed th ...
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The UCSB Extension TESOL Programs are designed to prepare adults of all ages to teach English to speakers of other languages in the United States and abroad. A variety of program formats are available to help you balance school with your work and family c ...
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We offer CELTA courses in more than 60 different locations in the world. You may be looking to begin a long term career in English Language teaching and see CELTA as a springboard into a good teaching post in the country of your choice. You may be a grad ...
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ITTT has been at the forefront of providing high-quality teacher training programs since 1993. In that time we have produced thousands of graduates every year through our extensive range of online, in-class and combined training courses. We provide a wide ...
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Oxford Tefl is among the most highly-regarded teacher training institutions in Europe. Last year more than 400 teachers earned their TESOL certificate in our centres in Barcelona, Cadiz, London and Prague and around 20 completed their Trinity Diploma in T ...
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Language Studies international offers a CELTA programme to certify participants to teach English abroad.
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The Berlin School of English Teacher Training Centre was founded to train new and experienced teachers of English as a foreign language (TEFL). It is an approved centre for the Cambridge CELTA course. The Berlin School of English is also a recognized cent ...
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International Certificate Conference (ICC) can provide enquirers with a list of member organization and contact names. The ICC also runs specialist training courses for TEFL teachers in adult education.
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Get certified to teach English worldwide with an international TEFL (TESOL) certificate offered by The Language House in Prague. The internationally recognized, 4-week, fully accredited and externally monitored teacher training course will give you the sk ...
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Begin your exciting adventure teaching English abroad. With Oxford Seminars' comprehensive 100-hour TESOL/TESL/TEFL course, you learn the practical teaching skills and strategies needed to teach English abroad. Upon completion of the course, you will rec ...
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TEFL Training offers one intensive weekend TEFL course, 80 hours practice by correspondence individually (or full distance learning option) and one TEFL Work Experience week. TEFL Training is uniquely supportive and provides personal tuition all the way t ...
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LanguageCorps' Flagship programme provides training for teachers to teach English overseas, followed by a guaranteed job placement. The programme typically lasts 10-12 months, beginning with one or two months of training, however teachers can request to s ...
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ILC France is an approved CELTA training centre (by the University of Cambridge). The school enjoys a strong pool of teachers and constant pedagogical development. In addition, ILC France has links with the International House Group (140 centres worldwide ...
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GVI courses offer the individual the chance to gain competence, qualifications and practical experience in conservation, education and outdoor skills. Current courses include Safari Field Guide programmes, TEFL courses and language classes.
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Want to teach English in the heart of Europe, in one of the continents fastest growing teaching destinations? English Wizards is one of the largest and fastest growing teaching programs on the continent. We provide our teachers with legal work visas, TEFL ...
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Via Lingua provides international TEFL certificate courses in many countries of the world.
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Oxford House College, London provides a range of courses for teachers of English and for people planning a career in English Language Teaching (ELT). Courses available include CELTA and DELTA as well as various courses in Creative Methodology, Professiona ...
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Byron Language Development offers a TESOL certificate programme that awards the Trinity College CertTESOL in Rome. Now students can study for this internationally recognized qualification in Italy's stunning and fascinating capital city. Experience Italia ...
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We offer internationally recognized TEFL courses in English Language Teaching to both young learners and adults. These courses are undertaken via Online Learning. As a new comer to this academic field, you may wonder what TEFL stands for. It is Teaching E ...
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