Due to popular demand, the
International Teacher Training Organization (ITTO) has extended its
services to include the opportunity for those taking our Online TEFL
TESOL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) training course to conclude
the course with actual, live teaching practices at our partner
school. One long weekend intensive TEFL training program in
Guadalajara, Mexico.
New at ITTO!!!: We have great news for upcoming ITTO trainees following on
to a
Teaching Practice Certificate. ITTO is now offering Specialty
certificates in specific skill areas for specialization in your TEFL
TESOL Course. These
Specialty Certificates can be done on your own with
tutor support during the course of your teaching practices. Each will
give you an edge for getting a better-paying job in a broader variety
of TEFL TESOL teaching contexts. You may earn one or all twelve
depending on your dedication and desire. Remember, many schools are
charging $150 to $300 USD for each of these extra certificates, but at
ITTO our graduates may earn these awards at no cost. A Specialist
Certificate will take an average of 5 hours and combines self-study
with face to face feedback from your personal tutor. See
a description of the TEFL Specialty certificates
here!
Invaluable
Teaching Experience and Helpful Feedback
Many people opt to take our
online training course as opposed to our in-person course due to time
and other constraints. We have worked hard to make our online TEFL
TESOL course effective and in-depth, emulating our in-person, immersion
course to every extent possible. However, one area where the online
course simply can not replace the in-person training course is in the
teaching practices, where trainees teach to actual EFL students in
front of our seasoned trainers who provide feedback and grade the
trainees every step of the way. Now, the option to come to our school
to take part in this vital step of your learning process is available
to all of our online TEFL TESOL training course students.
More
Practice Hours With Real EFL Students
If you are currently enrolled in
or thinking about enrolling in our online TEFL training course, we
highly recommend that you take part in these actual teaching
practices. Live teaching practice in a real classroom environment is
one of the final and most important steps to becoming an effective,
successful TEFL TESOL instructor. We believe it is so essential that
our teaching practices are 10 hours minimum, greatly
surpassing the international standard,
which recommends 6 hours.
Also, we can not emphasize more how important it is to have these
teaching practices in as realistic an environment as possible. Teaching
practice for some providers means teaching your peers or some providers
account team teaching as formal teaching practices. We do not. You will
teach real students individually and be observed and critiqued for ten
full classes by your personal tutor. We do not promote team teaching,
as it is not a realistic EFL setting. Other providers will offer 6
hours of observed teaching practice per trainee group and not per
individual trainee. You are individually observed by several
professional trainers.
Excellent
Training in a Beautiful Setting – Guadalajara, Mexico
Our teaching practices run over
one long weekend (Thursday through Tuesday with an off day on Sunday)
each month in our school in the beautiful and historic downtown area of
Guadalajara – Mexico's second largest city, located 300 km from the Pacific
coast in Central Western Mexico.
While
you enjoy beautiful Guadalajara, take a one week formal intensive
Spanish course valued at $248 absolutely FREE. This may take place
either before or after your long weekend teaching practices.
Guadalajara is known for its
enchanting beauty, historic architecture and very affordable and
excellent amenities and accommodations. While attending our school you
will not only receive top notch training, you will also receive it in
this beautiful city, which has a fantastic flavor of local culture as
well as excellent restaurants and an exciting nightlife.
Guadalajara´s neighboring towns of Cocula and Tequila are the
birthplace of Mariachi music and our national drink.
Included In Your $760 USD Course Fee:
Guaranteed TEFL paid job placement in Mexico and direct employment contacts worldwide, upon successful
academic completion of the course. Once teaching assignments are completed and you desire
changes of location or additional assignments we will be more than happy to comply with your request
As a precursor to your ITTO TEFL course 25 hours of group Spanish instruction absolutely free, valued at
$244 USD.
International Certification
Application
Tuition
Airport reception and transfer to accommodation
Housing assistance
Expert lifelong job guidance and placement
Secretarial staff to arrange job interviews
TEFL job guidance book by ITTO: all you need to know about teaching English abroad
CD ROM with hundreds ready-made EFL ESL lesson plans and activities on: phrasal
verbs & idioms, prepositions and verb tenses
Access to the most recent TEFL/TESOL publications and journals on cross-cultural,
methodology, socio-political and classroom concerns
All course materials: Books, CD ROMs, manuals, handouts, CDs, photocopies, course
books and workbooks for teaching practices, etc.
Photocopying
Use of fax
10 hours of individually observed and assessed teaching practice
Extra TEFL Specialty Certificates. See a description of the TEFL Specialty certificates here!
Unlimited additional practice with professionally published DVD lessons focusing
on specific teaching techniques and related worksheets, upon request
All stationery needed for the course and for your teaching practices.
Pre-course materials
World class TEFL course taught by highly qualified and experienced trainers
24/7 emergency response from our Administrative department
Professional support and counselling before and after the course
Visa assistance
Unlimited Internet and e-mail access during and after the course
We offer free-of-charge three (3) five-minute phone calls to all our trainees
Unlimited practice with state of the art CALL (Computer assisted language learning) software
Unlimited use of self-access multi-media center for Spanish Language learning during
and after the course
Spanish conversation sessions
Salsa dancing lessons
Guitar lessons
Fitness center membership
Guaranteed
Paid Job Placement Program
Upon successful completion of
your 5 days of teaching practices, you will receive a certificate of
attendance. This proof of your participation in our well-known and
respected TEFL TESOL training school is an important step towards
becoming a successful TEFL TESOL instructor. Trainees, who are native English speakers
holding a college degree, will automatically qualify for guaranteed paid
job placement in Mexico.
For guaranteed job placement in Mexico, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Have a TEFL certificate (or equivalent) issued by a reputable institution. Subject to the review of ITTO.
Be native English speakers
Be 21 years of age or older, at time of start of assignment.
Have a college degree.
Have a valid passport. Although only a tourist permit is required to enter Mexico. Traveling abroad on a passport is
always better. A passport is also necessary for processing your work permit.
Applicants must be myriad-minded, flexible, independent, and in good health.
Must enjoy working with children, teens or adults, at either schools, language centers or in-company.
Be available to work mornings and/or evenings.
Submit a cover letter and resume. Upon request, we may provide formats for you to adapt your own.
Be able to commit to a job for at least 6 months.
Our Starting and finishing dates for our 2010 Teaching Practices are:
|
| Starting |
Finishing |
| Jan 28th |
February 3 |
| Feb 25th |
March 2nd |
| March 25th |
March 30th |
| May 6th |
May 11th |
| June 3rd |
June 8th |
| July 1st |
July 6th |
| July 29th |
August 3rd |
| August 26th |
August 31st |
| September 23rd |
September 28th |
| October 21st |
October 26th |
| November 18th |
November 23rd |
| December 16th |
December 21st |
If
you are interested in teaching in a Spanish speaking country after
graduation or are interested in learning the Spanish language, we would
like to bring to your attention an exclusive limited offer from ITTO
which will ease you into the environment.
To help make you feel confident in your new surroundings before the
start of your Teaching practices will provide you with 25 hours of
specialized Spanish instruction absolutely free at one of the finest
Spanish language schools. (The only charge is a small fee for a book to
take the course, approximately $27 USD).
The school is fully equipped with extra resources and is located right
across the street from our training center. These lessons are valued at
$248 USD. Here is a link to find out more about our partner school: www.spanish-school.com.mx.
By the way, if it is more convenient to you, feel free to take
advantage of this added value either before or after your long weekend
teaching practices.
Please contact us for the exact fees
and schedule of upcoming Teaching Practices and to find out more about
this great opportunity.