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ITTT TEFL Course & Teach in Prague, Czech Republic

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Location

Czech Republic
- Prague

Length

120 hours

Training Type

Classroom

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Program Details

Teaching Practicum

Yes

Job Placement

Yes

Certifications

TEFL TESOL

Weekly Classroom Hours

30

Housing

Apartment Host Family

Age Min.

18

Pricing

Starting Price

1490

What's Not Included

Accommodation Activities Airfare Airport Transfers Meals Transportation Travel Insurance

Last Updated: Jan 30, 2023

Last Reviewed: Jun 11, 2018

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About Program

The city of Prague in the Czech Republic is an ever popular destination for English teachers and trainees alike. The city offers plenty of opportunity to those starting out their English teaching career and its central location makes it an ideal base for exploring other countries in the region. Prague’s historic and cultural attractions combined with its thriving nightlife provide plenty to see and do in your free time.

Our course in Prague consists of four weeks of in-class training covering the essentials of English language teaching, including methodology, grammar, lesson planning and actual teaching practice with real English language students. On graduation, participants receive an internationally recognized TEFL certificate and lifetime job placement guidance.

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ITTT TEFL Course in Prague, Czech Republic

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Program Highlights

Internationally Accredited TEFL/TESOL Certificate
Life-long Job Assistance For Teaching Positions around the World
Teaching Practice with local English Students under Supervision of Professional Teacher Trainers
University-based Curriculum

Program Reviews

4.91 Rating

based on 11 reviews

Rating Spread TEFL

5 rating 90.91%
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Instruction 4.85
Support 4.9
Value 4.4
Academic Rigor 4.55
Job Assistance 4.65

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I had worked as an ESL instructor for many years, before I took my ITTT course. My instructor was very patient with me, but I did not agree with his suggestions.

Teaching by using the communicative system was completely new to me, and I fought a lot against it. I only believed in using lots of grammar in my lessons. My instructor was critical of my system, and he made me feel terrible. I only believed in my own way.

Time has proven me wrong. Eventually, I learned to understand the communicative system which has allowed me to develop my teaching skills not only in Spain, but also in Madagascar. Communicative system works better for those without grammar background in their mother tongue.
The program opened new opportunities in my profession, and I made some life time friends while living in beautiful Prague.

Thanks, ITT Prague, John. I have

Maria Eizaguirre

What would you improve about this program?

I loved the school and also Eva's pretty apartment.
Great experience!

Taking the TEFL International Course offered in Prague was a choice I made in determining a change in careers and in every way, it was the right choice. The course is very intense, but structured in a way that allows you to accomplish all of your work and enjoy the magical city of Prague and its environs at the same time. The professionalism of all of the trainers was apparent in the input sessions and the level of attention given to the trainees far exceeded my expectations. The teacher practice was most beneficial as the hands teaching allowed for the students to put in action all of the methods needed to be a TEFL teacher.

I went into this program with passion but nothing else, so to come out of it four months later with the confidence and skills to teach English anywhere in the world is amazing. This school felt like a family to me. They were extremely dedicated not only to helping us succeed in our training but also to helping us adapt to our new lives abroad. The small classes were exactly what I needed to learn, as I was able to ask all the questions I needed and we were all given very individualized attention and feedback. This class was very authentic for the kind of teaching I will be doing and was executed in a way that made me feel comfortable despite learning all new skills in a completely foreign country.

What would you improve about this program?

I think the most efficient way to improve the class as a whole would be if the various instructors created detailed lesson plans for themselves so that they can keep track of which assignments and reminders need to be passed onto the students at any given time. Just going through a detailed syllabus together at the very beginning of the course would help a lot to keep student and teacher expectations on the same level.

The class of 3 trainees made the 4 wk training much more personal, with much more individual attention that crafted me in to a highly effective and efficient teacher. Each trainer at the facility was very highly skilled in all the areas I trained in, really instilling confidence in my learning and my teaching ability. The staff was top notch, my only concern was the instructions on the assignments because it really created unneeded stress during the final weeks of the training.

What would you improve about this program?

Trainers and directors need to be clearer on instructions for expected assignments from the trainees - they briefly brushed over the assignments, did not really give us the scope of the seriousness of them nor the expected length of each assignment.

The course was pretty intensive, but it did help prepare me for teaching. The staff were very nice, and incredibly helpful. It was obvious that they cared about us and went out of their way to help in any way they could.

What would you improve about this program?

I would have liked the opportunity to teach a little more, but overall the course was really well set up.

The course is quite rigorous, but the entire staff is extremely helpful. I came over from the states, and I was always assisted with all of the practical things -- accomodation, bus pass, phone, etc. The course trainers are all extremely qualified and helpful with planning lessons, finding resources for classes, and finding work after the course. It is a really well-run organization who genuinely cares for the trainees.

What would you improve about this program?

For our course, we only practised 45 minute lessons-- it would have been good practise to have had one 90 minute lesson. I would have liked to try this under the guidance of the teacher trainers.

Very quality course taught by real professionals and at the same very friendly people. They were always ready to help with any questions and materials even without asking for them:). I found very useful receiving a lot of advice when planning my teaching lessons and then getting from them very constructive feedback. I really enjoyed this course, because it made me feel more confident about my teaching and not only that.

What would you improve about this program?

Cannot think of anything now, sorry.

Diversity of trainees who were always well prepared, helpful and encouraging. Variety of classes which we had to teach. Individual approach to every participant. Friendly environment. I seriously felt almost like at home :).
The organizers took us out for a dinner, guided tour, theatre...
Regarding students, I had to teach, I especially enjoyed youths (abt 13yo).

What would you improve about this program?

Encourage participants to try to teach all parts of the lesson (grammar, vocab., listening, speaking, writing, ...) during the course.

Questions & Answers

Do you need a BA degree to teach in Prague?

Language schools in the Czech Republic need you to have a TEFL or TESOL certificate primarily. Though a college degree is not necessary, it helps.

By admin@tesol-tefl on July 3, 2018

Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

Tell us a little about yourself. What position do you hold there?

My name is Christine Thompson and I am one of the Directors of Studies at Threshold Training Associates which hosts the TEFL International Prague program. I am chiefly responsible for career guidance and job interview training.

I have been teaching EFL full time since 1996 and have worked for universities, language schools and primary schools in Japan, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. My original degree is in International Relations with a Spanish minor and I hold a teaching certificate and teaching diploma from Cambridge University.

What makes Prague a unique destination to obtain TEFL Certification?

Prague is an interesting and fun city with a long history of preparing and employing TEFL teachers. I am the prime example of this phenomena; I took my DELTA course in Prague 7 years ago and have yet to leave. Our program runs in a functioning language school so trainees get an authentic TEFL experience and will come into daily contact with TEFL teachers and their students.

What are some extracurricular activities students participate in during this course? One of the best features of Prague and the Czech Republic is its pubs and of course, its beer. Our course coordinator is a self-studied expert on the city’s hostelries and has found some of the most authentic Prague pub and musical experiences available to share with our trainees. In addition, we employ several teachers who also work as city guides who can give tailor-made tours of the city.

Do students generally stay in Prague to teach after completing this course?

A number of trainees stay in the Czech Republic to teach after completing the course. There is quite a demand for qualified teachers in Prague and the Czech Republic in general. As part of the course we help trainees with writing CV’s, creating successful demo lessons and interviewing techniques, skills that they can apply to any position they decide to apply for.

Both Prague TEFL and TEFL International have a broad network of personal contacts who can provide career advice and contact information for schools the world over. Also, our course has an intensive and hands-on young learners component that makes our trainees attractive for destinations with a high concentration of YL classes like China, Korea and other parts of South East Asia.

What is one piece of advice you would offer someone considering obtaining TEFL Certification in Prague?

My advice for anyone considering doing a TEFL program anywhere: do as much reading and preparation as possible before you come. Read up on English grammar basics, what types of EFL are taught and where, consider what your expenses will be and what the visa restrictions are for places where you might like to work.

Being well-prepared will help you to make the most of your time on the course; be it asking good questions to the trainers or knowing what kind of teaching you would like to do when you finish or having an idea of where you’d like to live and work.

Suzy Lewis

Tomas Holy

About ITTT TEFL

Since 1993, ITTT has provided industry-leading TEFL Teacher Training to over 150,000 trainees who are now working in over 40 countries around the world. With a large array of TEFL course options, including online, in-class and combined, ITTT TEFL aims to support and educate future teachers who wish to gain paid teaching positions abroad. A member...