Thursday, December 8, 2011

Is it better to go to graduate school for ESL or to just to get a TEFL certification


Is it better to go to graduate school for ESL or to just to get a TEFL certification?
Which one is better for teaching english abroad in europe, spain/italy? I know that the certification abroad is about a month but how long does it take in graduate school?
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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In general you'll need a degree and a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate to get a visa and work. The degree can be in almost any subject as it is usually required for the visa only so you will find teachers with a degree in Engineering or Sociology. Having said this, to help get the job it's obviously better to be English or language related, for example a degree in English literature. The TEFL certificate can be taken either in-house or online at your own pace which is a much cheaper option (see http://icalweb.com).
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