American Language Institute

 

amTEFL

This 140-hour certificate program prepares novice instructors to successfully live and teach English overseas. Over 100 amTEFL graduates have been employed in 38 countries with the help of ALI's job placement assistance program. This four-week program combines a solid teaching foundation with hands-on practical classroom experience. Specialized sessions in language acquisition theory, teaching specific language skills, effective second language teaching methods, understanding the English language learner, classroom atmosphere and management, lesson preparation, and materials development provide participants the tools they will need to successfully apply for, and perform teaching assignments abroad.

amTEFL
Number of weeks	Four
Hours of participation	140
Requirements	Bachelor's degree required for job placement assistance, all are eligible to apply, TOEFL 551/213/79 or oral interview if non-native English speaker.
Dates	See Calendar & Fees
Course Fees	$2,650 Register and pay two weeks in advance and the application fee will be waived!

Program Features

• Supervised classroom teaching with ALI students
• Dedicated, worldwide job placement assistance
• An ALI recommendation to schools abroad (for those who qualify)
• A working knowledge of the theoretical aspects of language acquisition and techniques for practical application of research to the classroom
• Exposure to a variety of EFL teaching methodologies
• Experience using technology in the classroom
• All the tools needed to teach and live overseas
• An expert teacher-mentor assigned to each participant
• Assistance in creating an international teaching curriculum vitae
• Scholarships available through the Darren E. Russell Memorial Scholarship

For additional information on the amTEFL program or on the Darren E. Russell Memorial Scholarship, contact Rob Shaffer, ALI teacher training coordinator.