UNI-Prep Institute

Program Reviews

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Alejandro Abel
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Practical, Useful, and Quick!

Recommended! This course is great for those looking to get their teaching English experience started. There is a good balance for general teaching methods and activities to implement once in the teaching environment.

The text is a great review to what was covered in the video portion. Of course the text intuitively goes into more detail to cover any lingering thoughts you may have had during the video. I think they supplement it well.

The quizzes are very straighforward and fair in relation to what was covered in the study material.

A note to those in a time crunch: Because a lot of this was good review and I had a sense of urgency, I was able to finish in less than 48 hours.

Thanks UniPrep! I am sure to revert back to the material once I get a job! :)

What would you improve about this program?
Offer more lesson plan examples. Although not necessary, visual aids in the text and video presentation would bring the material to life more.
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Ben
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great Online Program!

This program was great, because it gave me the flexibility to complete all of the study materials and quizzes at my own pace. The combination of videos and reading assignments really prepared me for all of the assessment quizzes. All of the resources were packed with valuable content, and I am excited to start incorporating everything that I have learned into my own classroom this fall. I highly recommend UNI-Prep to all who are interested in teaching English abroad.

Sofi
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great course, loved it!

I needed a basic TESOL certificate to start my teaching career, and this was just perfect! The videos are good ( could be improved on though) and the written material was very good. The material is presented in a clear and easy to remember manner and a logical sequence. The written material is also downloadable, and Uni-prep has a youtube channel you can subscribe to for further reference of the video material.
I'll start looking for a job probably online at first!

What would you improve about this program?
perhaps add videos of class room teaching. Also, some of the links in unit 10 are expired, please update those too!
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Chad
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Teaching Abroad

The course covered basic teaching and language dynamics and provided a great deal of background data and very much emphasized the responsibility of the teacher to facilitate learning. The presentation of educator terms and recommended approaches was certainly a help and was very culturally inclusive. Video of actual classroom teaching in progress could perhaps have enhanced the experience in order to give a more "real-world"understanding of what future teaching opportunities will present. I would recommend this program to anyone who is starting off on the pursuit of educating in a foreign country/

What would you improve about this program?
Videos of actual classroom teaching in progress would possibly be helpful.
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Julianna
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TESOL Certificate

When I was looking into getting a TESOL certification there were so many options. It was hard to tell which programs were quality programs. I was glad to find one that was an 120 hour course that was also accredited. The class was affordable and easy to navigate. I appreciated having both videos and reading materials. I learned a lot of information and feel like it was well taught. I am glad I chose Uni-Prep.

Jamal
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TESOL DIPLOMA 2017

I truly appreciate the comprehensive course that Uni-prep offers. My work schedule made it impossible for me to attend a TESOL course. When I discovered this great online course and the convenience of it, I just had to take advantage of the oppurtunity. I've just completed the TESOL Diploma program and I'd Recommend this educational institution to anyone who would like to learn and teach the English language.

What would you improve about this program?
Not sure
Lee
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TESOL diploma with Uni-Prep

I would highly recommend this school, they have accreditation, good instructors and in depth course material. You can complete the diploma entirely online. This program is perfect for anyone who has a busy lifestyle and who needs to study around their schedule. They have two schools, one in California and another Canada. Before signing up I did my homework and was glad I did. I would advise people to not be worried about how an online program will look to employers. Mainly employers look if you are able to mark the box for basic requirements. It is all about how you sell your self during the interview. Good luck to anyone considering obtaining their TESOL diploma/certificate.

What would you improve about this program?
Possibly update the Youtube videos to HD.
Luis Daniel
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Pretty good for the cost

I needed a TEFL fast and they delivered. The materials were quite exhaustive and well written. The videos were well explained. There was no practical experience and you'd never know why you got a wrong answer on the quizzes. The course itself is extremely flexible, so that is a plus if you have a full time job. I'd recommend it for sure. There is no practical experience though, but it's understandable considering the course is completely online.

What would you improve about this program?
See if they can get some better feedback from instructors, or a way to get practical experience, though it may be hard considering it's completely online.
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Lindsey
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

UNI-Prep 120-hour Certificate

While I have some general experience tutoring and casually teaching English, this course was a great introduction into the more professional aspects of being an ESL teacher. I would recommend this course to those who wish to start taking their English-teaching goals more seriously.

It's a great course to prepare you for formal tutoring and even classroom situations. While lacking in specific resources to help with creating lesson plans, UNI-Prep's program makes up for it in its abundance of general lesson plan examples and ideas, along with helpful bibliographies.

Overall, it is a course that meets the introductory needs of the beginning teacher all the way through to a substantive review for more experienced ESL educators.

What would you improve about this program?
The assessment portion of this course was a simple quiz that focused on grasping the main ideas of the unit. While convenient and low-pressure, I would argue that this is possibly the weakest portion of the course. More length and substance to some of the units' assessments would be a welcome improvement.
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Anna
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Affordable & Easy with Full Time Schedule

My experience with the Uni-Prep Course was fantastic. I was initially worried about the time commitment on top of being a student, working with an internship, and school work assignments. I also was trying to be mindful about purchasing a TESOL course that was affordable, and this course was definitely in my budget! There are ten units, a video, reading assignment, and quiz per unit. If you are an advanced English speaker, I recommend watching the videos on an increased speed of 1.25x or 1.5x to be more time efficient. Additionally, you get two chances per quiz, and they take the highest grade. I recommend using this to your advantage and taking the quizzes back to back while the content is fresh in your mind. It is very easy to excel in this course and enjoy the process. I definitely recommend this course!

What would you improve about this program?
Better quality video