Program Reviews

I am so happy that I took the TEFL course in Crete with Maria. She is an excellent teacher and very supportive. She was always available to answer questions about the class, and also very helpful with advice/suggestions during my time in Chania.

It was beneficial to have hands on teaching time. The Greek students were so friendly and appreciative for the lessons, and the feedback from the instructor after each lesson was great. The feedback was encouraging, but also critical which is necessary for continual improvement.

Halfway through the course it really started to feel intensive! Class time, lesson prepping and the teaching keeps you busy! I don't have a teaching background, so a lot of what I was learning was new and interesting. I really enjoyed it. Just stay focused and organized.

I had so much fun exploring Chania. The Old Harbor is beautiful, full of life and amazing food.

Having the TEFL certificate will be helpful if I choose to teach English abroad in the future. There are so many possibilities!

Crete is the most amazing setting to earn a certification that opens your marketing potential to an entire world -- and I can think of no better teacher than Maria to have supported me throughout this journey! This program offers hands on experience and practice teaching Greek students English so students are able to apply everything they learn, and with Maria's support, nothing feels overwhelming! ...And in between/before/after lessons is always a great time to take a break at the stunning beaches! :) also the food is to die for. Cant recommend highly enough !

I completed my TEFL course in May/June 2016. All of the staff were extremely welcoming and approachable, and were available to assist us on any aspect of the course. Although the quality of the course materials was not excellent, the staff were able to utilise their expertise to deliver excellent lessons. The course itself is quite packed (as you have to plan lessons, complete assignments, revise for exams, etc) so you will have to manage your time well if you want to be successful on the course.
Furthermore, the location of the centre was great - approximately a 10 minute walk from the hostel in which I stayed during the completion of the course.
I would recommend this course to anyone looking to teach English abroad. There are other courses available with more recognised qualifications for which you have to pay a little bit more, and I would recommend this if you are serious about Teaching English as a Foreign language.

I'd like to say many thanks to Via Lingua!
I had the best studying experience ever!
It is my 100% real review and I write it becouse I want more people to study there!
It was perfect assistance and guidance during all the course!
Course was interesting and full of useful information!
I enjoyed teaching practices a lot!
Many thanks to all the teachers!
Highly recommend Via Lingua in Istanbul and CTEFL!!!
It was really helpful and I found job easily!
Thank you Ismail!!

I can honestly say that taking this TEFL course has greatly impacted my life in a positive way. This intensive course provided me with the knowledge and skills I needed to know to become a successful TEFL teacher. The instructors were very knowledgeable, supportive, encouraging, and fun; they actually care if you succeed and are cheering for you every step of the way.

Chaina is a beautiful location with many things to see and do. The food is AMAZING; I never had a bad meal my entire time in Greece. And to top it off, Greek people are some of the friendliest and most welcoming people I have ever come across. It's so easy to feel at home here, I couldn't have asked for a better place to take my TEFL course.

Taking this course has changed my life. I obtained a job in Japan directly after the course and I am currently on my way to obtaining a job in Korea. Not only has this course opened so many opportunities for me but it has also given me the tools and confidence to succeed where ever I go.

To anyone who is still doubting whether or not to take this course, I say just do it! It's an amazing experience that I am so lucky to have.

I took this course in October 2009 and it kick-started what has been an incredibly satisfying career in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. My first teaching job would have been much more difficult without the knowledge and skills I gained in this course. The instructors were very knowledgeable and supportive and the classes were very interactive. I made some great friends through the course and even met up with one classmate in Hanoi, Vietnam a couple of years ago.

Chania is a stunningly beautiful town and the island of Crete is one of my favorite places in the world. There are countless places to explore and the food is truly to die for. I'll never forget the meals and drinks looking out across the harbor and enjoying a dip in the sea after class. You couldn't ask for a better setting to take a TEFL course.

I can truly say that this course changed my life. While I knew I wanted to teach English, I had no real qualification or experience and having this certificate has opened up many job opportunities around the world. I have now taught in 5 countries across 3 continents and have currently moved into an administrative position at one of the top private schools in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. I am preparing to get married and can't imagine leaving the field of education so yeah, this course was pretty important in determining the direction of my life.

I thought about leaving the US to teach for many years before I finally took the plunge and that was undoubtedly the best decision I've ever made. If you're considering this course, stop thinking and do it now!

Maria is a wonderful, supportive, and inspiring instructor, and Chania is absolutely gorgeous. I earned my TEFL certificate here a few years ago. Maria put me in touch with a former graduate of her program who was teaching in Istanbul at the time, and this former student helped my get a job where he was teaching. I lived in Turkey for a year and had the most wonderful incredible adventure doing it.

Nowadays, I no longer teach ESL, but I may again in the future. My teaching experience redirected my career in a positive way, and through these changes I met my Austrian now-wife. It's funny how sometimes you can trace some of the most important, impactful occurrences back to one event, and Maria's TEFL course in Crete really started a wonderful ripple effect for me.

I went back to Chania on my honeymoon recently, and Maria and the island are as lovely as I remember them. If you're thinking about doing something exciting and different, just go for it. You won't regret it.

I picked Peru because it was near Machu Picchu and for no other reason. Now, I can't imagine having taken the course online or having gone somewhere else. The course was taught by two amazing teachers who pushed you to be great and offered experience you can't get anywhere else. Having worked here for a month, I have found one of the most supportive staffs I have ever been a part of and couldn't feel more welcome. Highly recommend the course and a position if possible.

This is not a quick easy certification. You earn it. By the end you will feel accomplished. Theres more to the English language than many native speakers can think or remember. This course gives you the confidence to teach. The school offers many graduates a job depending on the teachers needed and how well you do in the course. Highly recommend. Also the people and nightlife is amazing. Really enjoying my life here in Peru.

This was my first time living abroad and it made for a great introduction to travel. The course had a great teacher that successfully prepared me for the daunting task of teaching. I had no trouble getting a job afterwards, as I was hired on right away. The job itself was incredibly rewarding and provided helped me with social skills and public speaking. My fellow teachers made great friends and were great to hangout with. My biggest complaint about the job was the pay. Despite choosing to live in a cheaper neighborhood, it was still hard to afford everything. I would also warn against living in the provided housing. You can find a much cheaper apartment once you're there.