CIEE TEFL Online 150-Hour TEFL Certificate Course

I am so happy I decided to sign up for the TEFL course through CIEE. Not only is it helpful, it has helped me stay calm about my upcoming move.
We all know moving is stressful... Then add in being a new teacher and flying halfway across the world. You need this course if you are making this huge leap. TEFL not only touched on how to teach grammar, classroom management, student behavior and cultural differences, it even helps provide a step by step process to writing lesson plans. This is a MUST if you are new to teaching.
The instructors and supporting staff were amazing. They answered every question, helped with flexibility (I work two full time jobs) and they were always there to assist in anyway possible.
This course is a 10/10 for me. Sign up! You won't be disappointed. You will feel so ready and have the future opportunity to land great positions overseas.

Taking the TEFL course through CIEE was a great overall experience. I worked a full-time 40+ hr a week job while taking the course and did not feel at all that the time commitment was out of hand, so long as you plan ahead and make sure to give yourself the necessary time to be successful, you will be!

The content of the course was very informative as well, while the TEFL course has its limits on how well it can prepare you for in-class instruction, it provides an incredible foundation on which you can build a successful teaching career not only in your host country but beyond as you/we progress in our journeys to becoming teachers.

So far I have been supported along each step of the way. In addition to an intense TEFL course with ongoing encouragement and feedback, I was set up for interviews on Skype in a timely manner for an actual job. I was able to apply for the visa and take care of all Czech Republic Ministry issues with simple and clear instructions. Having once arrived to the Czech Republic, we have been afforded with language classes, tours, and opportunities to make friendships. There has also been plenty of down time and personal time. I would definitely use CIEE again to teach abroad. The TEFL course was very thorough although it did require focused time each day.

I felt that the TEFL course from CIEE was very well organized and really informative. The course does require a time commitment almost every day if you don’t want to fall behind. I spent almost two hours each weekday working on modules and graded assignments. My instructor was very responsive to messages, provided useful feedback, and led informative live tutorial sessions. I felt that I learned a lot in this course and now I’m much more confident to teach. I would have really liked it if there was a bit more information on teaching ESL domestically in the US. The course seemed to be really dedicated towards those going to teach EFL abroad. The CIEE staff is great at responding to any concerns or inquiries. I definitely recommend taking this course for anyone considering working in the EFL/ESL field. (I taught EFL in Southeastern Europe previously and I so wish I had done this course before I taught there!) The price does seem a bit steep at first glance, but I think it is worth it due to the quality of the course!

TEFL is a great base to start with, especially if you are new to teaching to non- native English speakers. The whole team is very helpful. You have a chance to interact with people from different states and country's that all connect thru TEFL. There is a LOT of material to be covered. DON'T underestimate the certification, it is a lot of work and very time consuming. If you have a full time job and and are planing to take TEFL be sure to arrange space in your day to be able to finish the certification. This is so important, modules and Make the Grades Assignments really do take 2-3 hours a day. Lastly I would like to say that Annette Hall was my tutor and she was a great tutor, very responsive and professional. With that being said I recommend TEFL 100% . Good luck on this journey.

As someone who recently finished college having the course offered online is great. The 150 hour certification is a good amount of work but it is on an easy to use platform, and the tutor is easily accessible when help is needed. The weekly discussions provide assistance when needed and allow for group discussion that flows more naturally than a discussion board. I have little to no teaching experience, especially when it comes to teaching someone a foreign language and I found that this course not only helps with lesson and content but also how to teach to different students. Whether that is students of different ages or different learning style preferences. The course prepares you to be flexible and have the ability to make adjustments as needed.

I am so very thankful to have taken this course because it really helped me grow as an educator and as a person. When I took the course I was going to school and had a full time and the amount of work we had to do each week was very manageable. If I was ever stumped or needed guidance I could always reach out to a classmate in our group discussion or contact my professor, who always got back to me on time even though she was in China and we were in completely different time zones. It gave me more intel as to how to lesson plan, manage my time in the classroom, the different ways I could modify my lectures to cater to students needs, and how to work with my co-teacher to help my students understand the material. I think anyone who takes the course will really learn a lot and become a better person for it. Theres a lot of little things that you don't think about when you consider teaching abroad and this course helps bring them to light and prepare you for your journey ahead. After the program I left for my 1st job abroad, had the best time of my life met great people, had the most amazing school and students (whom I adore) and felt very prepared to do my job right and really be an effective teacher. Yes travel is a big part of this journey but what it really comes down to is the impact you make in these children's lives and I feel that this course really helped prepare me for this. I would definitely recommend this TEFL certificate through CIEE and may you also have an amazing teaching experience as I did. The certificate is the 1st step needed and you won't regret it, these kids will change your life! :)

This course is a great example of getting what you pay for. It teaches the same kinds of theory, tools and best practices as those required by my state teacher license exam. The online platform and thoughtful pacing made it easy to balance this thorough course with my day job. The weekly live sessions with the instructor are also very helpful for getting feedback from a seasoned professional in this subject area. Always do your research but make sure this one is under consideration!