Get TEFL qualified. Become an English language teaching professional.
And... enjoy the weather, the beaches and the culture of Sardinia
What is CertTEFL?
CertTEFL is a Level 4 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language issued by EDI. It is designed to provide candidates with the skills they need for teaching English to adult students of other languages.
What is EDI?
EDI is one of the UK’s top five awarding bodies. As a leading international awarding body EDI delivers LCCI International qualifications (LCCI IQ) through a network of over 4000 registered centres in more than 120 countries worldwide. LCCI qualifications are recognized by governments, universities and professional bodies all over the world. Find out more about accreditations
Who is CertTEFL for?
Designed for mothertongue or non mothertongue people who wish to embark on a career as an EFL teacher.
Can anyone enrol?
Candidates must possess the qualifications required for entry to higher education in the UK (NQF level 3) or their own country.
Non-mothertongue candidates must possess an English language qualification at CEF level C1 or equivalent. Candidates without a language certification will be asked to take the ELSA on-line exam to certify their level. This can be done in any LCCI centre and in our premices, with a week notice.
Non-mothertongue candidates must possess an English language qualification at CEF level C1 or equivalent. Candidates without a language certification will be asked to take the ELSA on-line exam to certify their level. This can be done in any LCCI centre and in our premices, with a week notice.
How long is the course?
125 Hours - This figure includes direct contact hours as well as other time when candidates’ work is being supervised by the course teachers. Candidates are also expected to complete an appropriate amount of self directed study. This self directed study may include background reading, written assignments and other “homework” assignments set by the centre. Candidates must also complete 6 hours of observed and assessed teaching practice and 4 hours of teaching observation.
What do I learn?
CertTEFL provides candidates with the basic skills for teaching English as a foreign language. It assesses a candidate’s ability to:
· conduct a needs analysis of target learners
· plan effective lessons
· implement lesson plans effectively
· manage a class effectively
· understand and implement the basic principles of effective language teaching
· understand and implement the basic principles of effective skills teaching
· evaluate the efficiency of the teaching and learning
Course specification
· conduct a needs analysis of target learners
· plan effective lessons
· implement lesson plans effectively
· manage a class effectively
· understand and implement the basic principles of effective language teaching
· understand and implement the basic principles of effective skills teaching
· evaluate the efficiency of the teaching and learning
Course specification
Is there a final assessment?
The EDI Cert TEFL is assessed via a combination of teaching practice, teacher observation and written assignments.
A pass is awarded to candidates who have met all the assessment requirements and who have met the criteria of all assessed components. Candidates must achieve a minimum of 50% in all written assignments, with an average of between 50-59%.
A merit is awarded to candidates who have met all the assessment requirements and who have consistently met the criteria of all assessed components. Candidates must achieve a minimum of 50% in all written assignments, with an average of between 60-74%.
A distinction is awarded to candidates who have met all the assessment requirements and who have consistently exceeded the criteria of all assessed components. Candidates must achieve a minimum of 50% in all written assignments, with an average of between 75% or over.
Candidates who have not met all the assessment requirements and/or who have not met the criteria of all assessed components will not achieve the minimum pass grade in order for a certificate to be issued.
A pass is awarded to candidates who have met all the assessment requirements and who have met the criteria of all assessed components. Candidates must achieve a minimum of 50% in all written assignments, with an average of between 50-59%.
A merit is awarded to candidates who have met all the assessment requirements and who have consistently met the criteria of all assessed components. Candidates must achieve a minimum of 50% in all written assignments, with an average of between 60-74%.
A distinction is awarded to candidates who have met all the assessment requirements and who have consistently exceeded the criteria of all assessed components. Candidates must achieve a minimum of 50% in all written assignments, with an average of between 75% or over.
Candidates who have not met all the assessment requirements and/or who have not met the criteria of all assessed components will not achieve the minimum pass grade in order for a certificate to be issued.
Why should I choose this course?
Where else could you learn a profession and, at the same time, enjoy some of the most beautiful beaches in the world?
