BEST ONLINE TEFL COURSE?!? 🌍 International TEFL Academy Review 2024 - Teach Abroad or Online

[@ESLTeacher365]

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[@CCD-yp6hh]

You have seriously done every teaching platform available. I’ve watched tons of your video and you always have your fingers on the pulse. Thanks for the work you put into all your informative videos, Jamie

[@itsMaiku]

Thanks Jamie! I was really looking forward to this video. I start my course with ITA later this month and I added on their Japan Job Placement

[@ESLTeacher365]

How exciting! Best of luck ☘️

[@itsMaiku]

@@ESLTeacher365 thank you! Do you remember which weeks had an uneven work load? I want to mentally prepare myself lol

[@ESLTeacher365]

@@itsMaiku I recommend getting ahead on the reading and quizzes. The assignments that took the longest are the lesson plans, especially the full lesson plan and the student needs analysis.

[@shabie_chie]

How was it? I'm planning to take the course as well but I'm a little bit worried if I can manage as I've heard that tight deadlines

[@chiparnold8456]

So I have a US Teaching license MEd with state cert in Spanish and ESL. 30 clock hour and practicum for the ESL add on. ITA has an academy in Guadalajara and I want to teach English in Mexico as a native speaker of English. I think maybe I should go to the ITA Guadalajara campus? 6 week intensive in person program...What are your thoughts? Thank you for this information and the hours you spent!

[@ESLTeacher365]

If you are a certified US teacher then you won’t need an additional TEFL to teach in Mexico. You can either enter as a tourist and apply for TEFL jobs in person or apply to teach in international schools through an agency.

[@juliusyoung3467]

I'm thinking about signing up for this course. Right now I have a very boom-bust work schedule. Some days I have absolutely no free time, and others I have lots of time to study and do projects. I'm in CST if that helps. You mentioned weekly assignments, so my question is: are there daily assignments that must be completed day-of? If that's the case, I'd be hesitant. I'd hate to fail the course because I'm booked 8am - 11pm a certain Friday. But if they're only weekly assignments, I think I can do that. BTW I agree with you that Moodle drools. I remember that blight from college. But otherwise I like the look of this course. Thank you for your feedback from earlier.

[@ESLTeacher365]

Hi! You have a whole week to complete the assignments, so you are able to decide which days you want to work on them. I tried do the readings ahead of time as much as possible. The only thing you have to be careful with in terms of deadlines are the forum posts. There are two specific deadlines, but because you are responding to other people, you need to wait for them to post first, which can be tricky, but the responses are short at least. You should be fine with your boom-bust schedule, but I do recommend reaching out to your teacher and asking which weeks the assignments are more time-intensive so you can plan for that. Let me know if you have any more questions!

[@juliusyoung3467]

@@ESLTeacher365 Thanks for the advice! It’s been a huge help. I ended up signing up for the course.

[@ESLTeacher365]

@@juliusyoung3467 You're welcome and I hope you enjoy it! Let me know how it goes for you.

[@davidhagan4151]

I heard that you can get a TEFI certificate and be a teacher, even if you have no other degree in teaching or any experience teaching.

[@ESLTeacher365]

It depends on where and how you want to teach. To teach abroad, most countries require a bachelor’s degree in any subject and a TEFL. To teach online, there are places like Cambly that allow you to teach with just a TEFL.

[@richardmcgreary6368]

Very informative! Thank you so much Jamie 😊

[@ESLTeacher365]

If you have any questions, just let me know!

[@Jvp678]

Hi Jamie my wife and I are hoping to do the TEFL course and to hopefully teach abroad together. Do you have any recommendations for us on who we could do our courses with?

[@ESLTeacher365]

Please fill out my survey in the video description and I will email you back a personal recommendation. It depends on your passport, where you want to teach, education level, etc.

[@kilometresperhour9218]

hey jamie thank you for info i have degree in english literature i was planing move to germany for my masters i was thinking teach part time so so which course i shoud take

[@ESLTeacher365]

Are you able to work on your student visa? If so, I recommend CELTA.

[@c.brionkidder9232]

wait, you can do your practicum online? awesome. That's my intended platform

[@ESLTeacher365]

Yes, you can choose to do your practicum hours online, in person, or a mix.

[@peacebe9518]

Hi Jamie. I got introduced to TEFL from your videos. Could you please tell me which one is better, ITA or ITTT.😊

[@ESLTeacher365]

I haven’t tested ITTT yet, but ITA is excellent 🙂 Where do you want to teach?

[@familyalways449]

When you say you “recommend doing 12 hours teaching” what do you mean. Who will I teach ? Will it be from the same site or what ? Thank you.

[@ESLTeacher365]

As part of the teaching practicum you need to teach a minimum number of hours and observe classes to total 20 hours. I recommend spending 12 hours minimum teaching.

[@ukechidozie]

Hello Jamie! Pls can you do a review on I to I TEFL Course?

[@ESLTeacher365]

Thanks for the suggestion 😊

[@kamashazibetty9639]

Thanks jammi

[@Mindovermattertalks]

With ITA, has there been confirmation of success stories etc? I know in this space there are alot of scams and I am looking to get a TEFL to possibly teach in Latin America or SEA. However I know the accreditated company means alot to people looking to hire. So I am anxious if putting money into an ITA course will be recognised all over.

[@ESLTeacher365]

Yes, you can use it all over. Exceptions are some EU and Middle Eastern countries that prefer CELTA. I know several people who took their course through ITA and they also have alumni share their experiences abroad on their KZbin channel and Instagram.

[@Mindovermattertalks]

@@ESLTeacher365 I see, I was put onto CELTA but its quite expensive, I've been aprehensive as to if they both essentially do the same thing. Have you or anyone you know done one of these get Certi abroad programs? As I was curious about them and how to sustain urself financially while doing so. Amazing vid and thanks for help.

[@rissavele.]

Hey Jamie! Do you have an opinion on UNI Prep?

[@ESLTeacher365]

Never trust a certification that says it’s accredited but doesn’t mention by whom.

[@VELEZPRODUCTIONS63]

Hey ESL Teacher 365 , happy Friday to you. I am 27 years old and have only helped teach as a native speaker when I was 20y/o for a short time. I have also received foreign language classes. I have a rough idea of how to work things give or take. I speak English natively. I have been travelling and working and every other excuse possible not to get a certificate or some sort of qualification ... I have been looking into the CELTA and INTERNATIONAL TEFL ACADAMY, and I am curious if it would be a good idea to get my TEFL degree through ITA to get my foot in the door and a solid foundation , then get my CELTA for a more Professional look and foundation..? I could be wrong but a TEFL would help more with skills to teach kids-high schoolers and would give me a good foundation, whereas a CELTA seals the deal and really gives you a strong foundation. A CELTA teaches you how to teach on a more mature/professional level and to a more mature audience-adults..? I maybe plan to also have another source of income or so , but this is something I would always be able to use and would use as my main source of income more than likely. Thanks In Advance.

[@ESLTeacher365]

TEFL is not a degree, so you will typically need a bachelor’s degree as a minimum in addition to a TEFL. ITA is better if you want to teach both kids and adults whereas CELTA is specific at geared towards teaching adults. You do not need both.

[@VELEZPRODUCTIONS63]

@@ESLTeacher365 If I got a TEFL and did decide to get a CELTA would that help with not having a degree because of the CELTA standard and qualification?

[@ESLTeacher365]

No. CELTA is the Cambridge brand of TEFL and does not replace the degree requirement. This is needed to qualify for a visa. A CELTA and a bachelor's degree are not equivalent.@@VELEZPRODUCTIONS63

[@steve9473]

A bachelor, master's degree and a teaching credential is the only real way to demand a high salary in teaching in the long run. A Tefl, Celta certificate will only grant you maybe eight to twenty dollars per hour online, but bare in mind that most online companies offer way less. The reason being is that every major online tutoring portal is saturated with applicants, and most are on hiring freezes. Celta costs thousands of dollars while a TEFL course will only cost you under $300 (it does not guarantee more teaching gigs).

[@VELEZPRODUCTIONS63]

@@steve9473 I’ve come to the conclusion of if you truly want it and you put it in Gods hands you will be successful and exceed above and beyond the norm . Given you’ve done your part as well . Being in Ecuador for 5 years and talking with people first hand whom have a celta or Tefl , it’s all about connection and the hustle to be honest . People with a degree still make less than people with only a certificate in several cases . You need connections ! Hustle ! Blessings ! Hard work ! Dedication ! No doubt a degree will get you places , but once people see your results don’t add up to your degree, they will choose the certified over the one with degree; they will make the $bucks ! However if you truly desire to do this and you have a degree you have an upper hand with the status “degree” . Don’t ever let that go . But make sure it’s what you’re putting your hard work and passion into because if not . People could care less about a “degree” … people want dedication and hard work . People want true warriors of wanting to teach and broaden the English language to people ! You can make just as much money with certificate as you can with degree . Especially if you teach private classes . Entrepreneurship is the way to go but it requieres hard work and dedication!!!

[@cheeta123]

I’m currently a full time teacher and was wondering if I could possibly get PD hours from this?

[@ESLTeacher365]

You would need to check with your district.

[@queenlight9418]

Hi jamie, could you tell me which is the best course for as beginners new brand teacher? I want to teach online English language in the world but confiused which is the best English course for me🤔?

[@ESLTeacher365]

ITA is a fantastic course for teaching abroad and online, especially for beginners because it is quite in-depth. If you haven’t taught before, you’ll find this course much better than cheaper TEFl course options, but it is more expensive. It’s up to you and your goals.

[@familyalways449]

I want to do the 11 week course. Can you breakdown the hours and days that was/is required? It’s not 5 days a week right ? Also how much hours per day?

[@ESLTeacher365]

It’s self-paced, so you can choose as long as you complete the work each week.

[@familyalways449]

@@ESLTeacher365thank you for answering

[@jezzicajezzica]

I am still thinking if I should take the TTA course or TEFL Academy 😫😫

[@ESLTeacher365]

I did a live that compares the two ☺️ The replay is up on my channel

[@leneleanor8200]

Thank so much

[@LizDemello-m4n]

Jamie, I cannot find the grammar assessment/grammar module?? I logged in to my ITFEL account Liz

[@ESLTeacher365]

I recommend reaching out to the ITA support for guidance 🙂

[@safjay6485]

Umm Jamie, I need your advice, So because of some conditions, I couldn't finish college and I have the passion to teach English but I can't go anywhere without a degree or certificate And I'm looking for something can can save my future Do you think the ITA tefl would do that? Not necessarily in the beginning but 3 or 4 years further.

[@ESLTeacher365]

A TEFL certificate won’t change where you can and can’t teach because a degree is a visa requirement. If are are interested in teaching in places like Cambodia and Latin American, then get your TEFL. If you want to teach somewhere else, I recommend getting a degree.

[@VELEZPRODUCTIONS63]

@@ESLTeacher365 Would the CELTA be an exception ?

[@yeashfahaque9573]

Hello! Quick Question! Does INTESOL Worldwide provide recognized certification? Also can you tell about the job prospects from that platform?

[@ESLTeacher365]

I haven’t tested them yet,but something strange that I noticed is it says 100% of people get jobs but it doesn’t give any info on how.

[@familyalways449]

I thought TEFL is accepted in the Middle East such as Saudi Arabia?

[@ESLTeacher365]

CELTA is preferred in the Middle East. That’s the Cambridge brand of TEFL.

[@timaibrahim7685]

Hello, i want to start on TEFL, i am a third year university student and i am starting my last year this September. I want to obtain my TEFL certification and work through my advisor on landing a job in Asia more specifically Japan. I know the 11 week program for TEFL would end during the middle of my school year and i need to save money to be able to go to japan thst summer…so my question is, could i teach online as an english teacher while i wait for me to obtain my degree, to go teach in person?

[@ESLTeacher365]

Once you have your TEFL you can apply to teach online. If you don’t want to wait, you can tutor independently without one, but you’ll need to find your own students.

[@awoesaahbempong4576]

Good how much does it cost to get the course done

[@ESLTeacher365]

You can check the website for the current price. They often have discounts throughout the year.

[@TanishaExplores]

Which TEFL certification is the best to teach abroad?

[@ESLTeacher365]

It depends on your qualifications, passport and where you want to teach. If you need a personalized recommendation you can fill out my survey linked in the video description.

[@technicalashraf886]

Hey jamie i am commerce graduate and can you tell me that after complete tefl course can i get a job in gulf countries please reply Jamie

[@ESLTeacher365]

You’ll want to look at the exact countries you are interested in and the types of jobs and visa requirements. Each country and even visa is different.

[@snehapurswani9236]

Which tefl certificate should be done for teaching in China?

[@ESLTeacher365]

Any accredited TEFL course is valid. I recommend making sure you do one with a teaching practicum, especially if you don’t have teaching experience.

[@familyalways449]

What is practicum?

[@ESLTeacher365]

You will spend 20 hours teaching and observing real lessons.

[@awoesaahbempong4576]

How much does it cost to enroll in the TEFL

[@ESLTeacher365]

There are different discounts throughout the year and if you fill in my form, you'll get a discount code for an extra $50 off any online level 5 course with ITA. Do be aware that quality TEFL courses are expensive and cheap ones may not be accredited or recognized for teaching abroad.

[@NoorulislamIslam-kf2kk]

Hello Is seriousteacher tefl course legit?

[@ESLTeacher365]

Their website looks horrible. No, I don’t recommend them.

[@sharon50076]

Hello, Ms.jamie. I am a post trained graduate in English literature,with a B.ed in English, and a B.ed in special education. Do i need a TEFL certificate,or any other course certificates.

[@ESLTeacher365]

If you want to teach ESL/EFL then yes.

[@sharon50076]

So basically certificates are compulsory, without them, it's not possible to find a job. Can you please suggest teacher recruitment agencies?

[@ESLTeacher365]

It really depends on the jobs you are applying for, but I would say in general, unless you have a teaching certificate or BEd then yes, you will need a TEFL. If you are looking for recruitment agencies, this also depends on the country as not all countries use recruiters. ITA does provide job search assistance. If you want to teach in Asia or international schools, then you can use a recruiter. @@sharon50076

[@sharon50076]

Thank you so much for your response ma'am, I am looking forward in teaching in US or UK.

[@ESLTeacher365]

The US and UK are much more difficult to teach in because of the visa process. Typically you will need to be a licensed teacher in your subject and apply for a work visa. ITA is a fantastic course, but it is not designed for the requirements to teach in most English speaking countries.@@sharon50076

[@inspiration12415]

Hello ma'am , I am interested in doing the TEFl course. As i am non native speaker,so before apply for the course ,it is need to give IELTS Exam.

[@ESLTeacher365]

You will want to have a high level of English before you do your TEFL course. Some courses require a B1, C1 or C2 level.

[@inspiration12415]

@@ESLTeacher365 so what should I do ? Please enlighten me.

[@ESLTeacher365]

@@inspiration12415 You'll want to take an official English exam and get at least a B1 level.

[@inspiration12415]

@@ESLTeacher365 so IELTS Exam will help it. Can you recommend any official English Exam to me ? Right now I am preparing for the IELTS Exam .

[@ESLTeacher365]

@@inspiration12415 You'll want to consider where you want to teach as different exams are more popular in some countries than others. The main ones are IELTS, IELTS Academic, PTE, TOEFL and Cambridge.

[@johnlenechristineblancaflo6315]

Hi, do you recommend TEFL Academy?

[@ESLTeacher365]

I will be posting my review on The TEFL Academy soon! 😊

[@Lee-bz9zg]

Is Teachers Record legit and would I be able to use their certificate to apply for jobs?

[@ESLTeacher365]

No. It’s not accredited for teaching abroad.

[@MarielikestoCrochet]

That was my question: how to do the practicum and like where do I set that up.

[@ESLTeacher365]

They give you a big list of places where you can do your practicum or you can set it up yourself. I chose to do mine 100% online because I live in a small beach community.

[@tadhikarasa1938]

​@@ESLTeacher365How do I join your courses

[@ESLTeacher365]

@@tadhikarasa1938 You can find the links in the video description.

[@shijoJose-ic7ey]

Mam I am from India. How much is the course fees

[@ESLTeacher365]

If you click the link in the description you can find all the details and see if there is currently a sale.

[@0rhythm_divine0]

Indians are everywhere 😅

[@vamdragon6377]

Is this for free or not?

[@ESLTeacher365]

Free TEFL courses cannot be used to teach abroad.