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Online TEFL / TESOL Courses in Houston TX

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Penn State World Campus:
Learn to teach English to students from around the world with a Graduate Certificate TESOL qualification from Penn State World Campus. Based in PA, we provide quality online TESOL programs for adults in Houston TX, throughout the U.S. and around the globe.

Why Choose Penn State World Campus?


-  Take The First Steps in Your TESOL Career
Penn State World Campus has developed quality online TESOL programs for those who would like to teach English as a career. Both novices and experienced teachers will benefit from studying TESOL with Penn State.

-  Rich, Interesting Classes
As a student, you can learn about the rich connection between principle and practice through readings, discussions, project work, and extensive reflection.

-  Community of Learners
You will have the opportunity to identify and work closely with a community of learners in your local context, enabling you to learn both from theory and practice to reach your personal career goals.

Accreditation:

Penn State World Campus is the online campus of Penn State. Grounded in a tradition of quality since 1855, a degree from Penn State means something. Penn State is a nationally recognized institution, with the largest alumni network in the nation.

Our online courses are the same courses that we offer on campus. Therefore, your diploma will look no different from the one earned by students on our physical campus. Our programs are also accredited through the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Student Services & Support:
When you think of online education, you may feel like you are on your own, but that can't be further from the truth. Our team of career academic advisers and help-desk support is vested in your success.

Through World Campus, you will have access to student support services just like our students on campus.

Online TESOL Graduate Certificate Program:

- Can be completed in 9-12 months

Highlights include:
- Flexible 12-credit course schedule
- Interactive online setting
- Access to Penn State's vast academic resources
- Completion of TESOL e-portfolio as support documentation of your skills

Specific Courses include:
- Focus on Classrooms: Planning and Supporting Language Learning
- Focus on Instruction: Teaching and Assessing Language Learning
- Focus on Learners: Identity, Community and Language Learning
- Focus on English: Teaching Form, Meaning and Us

Student Testimonials:
"I have to say that there was a lot of support in place. I was able to call and they were great in walking me through the processes."
- Daniel

"Being a World Campus student allowed me to really appreciate the technology that goes into being an online learner."
- Jamie

"I've been able to maintain everyone's schedules and put my children to bed with a kiss every night, knowing I've still had time for them."
- Amy

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Astar Education Institute, Washington DC Metro Area
Courses / Programs
• Earn an internationally-accredited TESOL / TEFL English teacher certificate with Astar Education Institute (AEI) - a leader in the field of international education and ESL certification.

• Located in Manassas VA, in the Washington DC metro area, AEI provide an intensive, 140-hour TESOL certificate program for students who want to live and work abroad as an English teacher.

• Astar provides international employment opportunities to students who want to travel to China and teach English to non-native speakers in a Chinese school. 

• Designed by a university Ph.D. to replicate graduate-level programs, our TESOL Certificate offers a variety of courses that are all designed to fully prepare teacher trainees to live and work abroad in teaching positions that command top salaries and benefits.
TESOL English Teacher Training Certificate Program:

- Duration: 140 hours:

Core modules include:
• Introduction to TESOL
• Methodology and Linguistic Theory in ESL Teaching
• Assessing English Language Proficiency
• Teaching Speaking and Listening English
• Teaching Reading and Writing English
• Teaching Grammar, Vocabulary and Lesson Planning
• ESL Classroom Management
• Teaching Practicum
International Language Institute
Courses / Programs
• International Language Institute (ILI) offers an 8-week TESOL / TEFL certificate program at our school in Washington DC.

• This comprehensive ESL teacher training course has a practical focus and will equip you with the skills you will need to teach English as a Second Language in the United States or abroad.

• The course is offered every 8 weeks, year round. In addition to our TEFL / TESOL certification course, we offer a range of English courses to students from around the world.

• Our 120-hour TESOL / TEFL certification course centers on practice in teaching the four basic language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, as well as the sub-skills of pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar.

• Course components include lesson planning, observation of peers and practicing teachers, practice teaching in individual and group settings, maintaining teaching records, critical self-observation and compiling of a portfolio of teaching materials, and career planning and management.
8-week TESOL / TEFL Certificate Program (120 hours)

The course consists of:
• 48 classroom hours (every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 - 9 pm)

• 72 hours of self-study, observations and practice teaching.

• The course centers on teaching the four basic language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, as well as pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar.
TEFLOnline
Courses / Programs
Get certified from home to teach English abroad. TEFLOnline is convenient and affordable, and earns you an internationally recognized teaching certificate. Our interactive, self-paced, easy-to-follow program offered online by Bridge-Linguatec, the largest provider of TEFL courses in the US, allows you to train at your own pace from anywhere in the world. The courses take approximately 40 to 120 hours to finish and are typically completed over the course of six to eight weeks. Modules include study material, video tutorials, review quizzes, and written assignments—and courses comprised of 60 hours or more include guidance from your own personal tutor.

The 120-hour comprehensive course features personal feedback from experienced tutors, self-check quizzes, video tutorials, and Business English and Young Learners endorsements. Also included is Grammar Advisor, an essential language awareness course and teacher resource, and TEFL Videos, a library of over 100 how-to videos for teaching English as a foreign language. Bridge-Linguatec is a fully accredited institution (by ACCET) with over 20 years of experience training students and teachers. Ask about our job placement service as well!
Comprehensive Online TEFL Courses:

The courses take between 40 - 120 hours to complete, but can be done at your own pace and on your own time

Features include:
* Specialization in Business English and Young Learners with endorsements
* Study material
* Feedback from tutors
* Written assignments
* Video tutorials
* TEFL Video
* Grammar Advisor
* Self-check quizzes
* Library of over 100 how-to videos for teaching English as a foreign language
Oxford Seminars, Denver
Courses / Programs
Get certified as an English language teacher in Colorado! Oxford Seminars provides an internationally-recognized TESOL / TESL / TEFL certification program in Denver and Boulder CO.

A combined in-class / online course, it comprises 6 days (60 hours) of on-site classes and a 40-hour online component.

Our comprehensive on-site classes are taught at the campus of Colorado Christian University (CCU) in Lakewood, just over 7 miles south-west of Denver. It is not affiliated with CCU.

Held over three weekends, this TESOL / TESL / TEFL Certification Course is the first step towards a career as an ESL teacher overseas. Participants must be 18 or over.

Our course has a limited class size, includes comprehensive teaching materials and concludes with an interactive teaching practicum.

We back our certificates with our Graduate Placement Service, which boasts partnerships in strong ESL markets across the globe.

We maintain the highest standards for all of our course instructors, employing only the most qualified teachers who have extensive teaching backgrounds with years of overseas ESL teaching experience.

Our courses are offered at more than 100 locations throughout the country.
Intensive 100-hour TESOL / TESL / TEFL Certificate Course:

- Combined in-class / online course. 6-day on-site classes are taught on college campuses, while a 40-hour online component must also be completed.

- The fundamentals of language acquisition, learning, and teaching are explored through case studies.

- Through a critical evaluation of grammar resources and lessons, teachers will hone their understanding of English grammar and how to teach it through stimulating and engaging lessons
UC San Diego Extension
Courses / Programs
UC San Diego Extension’s TEFL Professional Certificate program provides aspiring ESL educators with the necessary skills to become a resourceful and confident teacher of English. We offer a high-quality curriculum of in-class and online courses which provide specialized training to people interested in teaching English in the U.S. or overseas.

Our TEFL certification courses provide an opportunity for international students and American students to study side-by-side, developing their knowledge of applied linguistics and their teaching techniques for the various English language competencies. Students will take many courses to strengthen their ability to teach English grammar, listening skills, pronunciation and fluency, speaking, writing, reading, and vocabulary development. The TEFL Practicum provides the chance to observe classroom teaching in action, and to develop and deliver a portfolio of effective lessons plans which are extremely useful when searching for employment.

Whether you are looking to begin a new career, change careers, live and work abroad, travel overseas, or volunteer in the local community, our TEFL programs will help you to become a successful English teacher.
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate Programs:

- TEFL Professional Certificate
- Summer/Winter Intensive TEFL Professional Certificate
- Special Studies in TEFL
- Teaching English Grammar (TEG)
- Teaching English to the Young Learner (TEYL)
- TEFL Proficiency

- Courses are designed for students who would like to focus on the development of effective classroom teaching skills and modern English language teaching techniques.
Teaching House - Philadelphia
Courses / Programs
Teaching House - Philadelphia is an English teacher training institute located in Downtown Philadelphia PA. We provide the world-renowned CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) 4-week course to students from the U.S. and around the world.

The CELTA is a practical and hands-on course that gives trainees the necessary experience in teaching a variety of lessons to non-native English speakers. The course has a strong focus on teaching practice, where you will be teaching English to non-native speakers. Our teacher trainers always provide you with very helpful feedback throughout the course.

In accordance with CELTA standards, all Teaching House courses are run by trainers approved by the University of Cambridge. All graduates obtain a CELTA Certificate issued by the University of Cambridge.
4-week Intensive CELTA course:

- CELTA = ‘Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults’

- It is the most highly regarded certification by employers in the U.S. and abroad and will help you land a teaching job in almost any location worldwide.

- Accredited by the University of Cambridge and successful candidates are awarded certification from Cambridge.