My instructor, Colby, was so helpful, approachable, and kind. I feel ready to teach abroad and know I always have this resource in case I have any questions or concerns. Make sure you allocate enough time to get your work done, but it really shouldn't take more than 5-7.5 hours per week, and not the 15 hours that they advertise. You still get the 150 hours regardless! Also, I wasn't aware that there's a required 20-hour teaching practicum, but as long as you find an ESL school to teach/volunteer at, you should be fine. I would recommend this course to anyone hoping to teach abroad!

I took the course with my tickets already booked for Thailand. The Academic Manager worked with me throughout the course to provide any administrative assistance I needed and the instructor was very knowledgeable and communicative. I enjoyed her video comments on my assignments (grading feedback) and the valuable time learning with my classmates every session I attended. I enjoyed the peer reviews as well, especially for our final assignment. I have already suggested the program to former colleagues, family and friends. On to my next adventure!

I took this course as a part of CIEE's Teach in South Korea program, and I'm so glad that I did! I went into the course with no experience or any idea of how to teach English, but now I feel well-equipped and ready to step into the classroom. The course content is well-structured and thorough, and I appreciate how they practiced what they preached to make the course engaging and effective. (However, like all other classes, how much you get out of it will depend on how much time and effort you're willing to put in. I was fortunate to have the time to dive into the material and engage with my classmates, so I enjoyed the course very much.)

I am also grateful for all the support CIEE provides to its students and alumni. For example, there is a practicum portion to the TEFL course. I was worried about how to complete the practicum when starting the course, but those worries were eased with CIEE's resources on how to find a teaching/volunteering opportunity, locations where past students have volunteered, how to reach out, etc. Students and alumni of this 150-hour course also have access to job placement assistance, which I'm excited to explore in the future.

I had no idea where to start when it came to applying to the EPIK program or Hagwons, so CIEE gave me very clear and helpful guidance during the application process.

I've been a teacher in South Korea for almost 5 years now, and I was so nervous leading up to my first year in the classroom, however I ended being more prepared than I thought, thanks to CIEE's TEFL program!

Although it does require a lot of time, it's definitely manageable, and I never felt overwhelmed by the amount of content. The online course was flexible, as I had a part-time job and was finishing undergrad leading up to Korea. The instructor and other students made it such a supportive and motivating environment! Especially during COVID when the world seemed so uncertain and disconnected at times. I felt the class size made it easier to collaborate, make connections, and our instructor Colby was so knowledgeable and engaging throughout the entire class. I felt comfortable enough to ask questions when I was confused or unsure during our weekly Zoom sessions.

Out of all of the TEFL programs out there, I honestly believe CIEE's program is the best. The valuable content and resources they provide make it enjoyable and easy to succeed!

I did not have prior teaching experience, so I tried to retain as much of the 150hr class as I could, and I actually felt confident once I made it to the classroom in Korea! Thank you for your help Lauren, Belen, Luke, and everyone on the CIEE team :)

I recently completed the CIEE TEFL 150- Hour Certification course. I very much enjoyed the course. It's quite the time commitment, but it was well worth it. The platform is very user friendly and the instructor and support team are very knowledgeable and approachable. I currently work with refugee students in an after school tutoring program. I'm looking forward to applying what I have learned. I'm a returning student and further along in my career. I wish I had chosen to pursue the certification years ago.

A TEFL program was always something that was on the back of my mind and I am so glad I went with CIEE! I don't know that any other experience could compare. The workload can feel a bit demanding at times (roughly 10-15hrs a week) but I truly felt supported the entire way. All of the coursework felt valuable and the instructor is very engaging, and provides very thoughtful and thorough feedback on your progress every week.

I was really nervous about the practicum portion but CIEE knew what they were doing with this one! It pushed me out of my comfort zone and quickly became something I was looking forward to. I was able to able key skills I learned in the course and now feel so much more comfortable and prepared to teach.

CIEE sets you up for success, I would recommend this program over and over again! Thank you for this experience!!

I have officially been certified today with my TEFL Diploma. As a full-time worker and recent college graduate, I found that the workload closely mirrored that of a college course. The program was well-structured and organized, making it easy to follow and fully understand expectations.

Attending the weekly online meetings allowed me to build connections with fellow cohort members and address any lingering questions I had. The most challenging aspect of the course was time management, as it requires a commitment of approximately 10–15 hours per week to be successful and to develop a strong understanding of teaching abroad.

Overall, I am truly satisfied with my experience. I have learned a great deal and feel more confident as I begin my journey teaching abroad through the CIEE Teach in Spain program.

I just finished my 30-hour Young Learners course with CIEE and really enjoyed it! I chose CIEE because I wanted a quality program to gain more knowledge on how to best reach young learners who are new to English. I feel like the program is very well paced and methodically planned out on how to best teach listening, speaking, reading and writing to children. My favorite parts of the course were the discussion posts, useful links, websites, and all of the feedback on assignments from my instructor, Annette. I hope to be working with elementary ESL students later this year and look forward to using my new toolkit as a resource as I plan future lessons.