TESL/TEFL Certificate Program

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Welcome to the Colorado School of English TESL/TEFL Certificate Program!

(Teach English as a Second/Foreign Language)

	Integration of theory/methodology and practical teaching experience.
	One-on-one tutoring with an ESL/EFL professional provided by observation and discussion of practice teaching hours.
	Planning curricula, instructional strategies, and assessments that are appropriate in a variety of settings.
	Assistance with job placement for program participants, including an extensive network of ESL schools, positions, and resources.

Program Philosophy:

The Faculty of Colorado School of English believe that effective teaching requires a familiarity with learning and language acquisition theories, knowledge of ESL teaching methodologies, cultural sensitivity and the confidence and ability to spark motivation in the ESL/EFL student. Our goal is to provide each of our participants with the opportunities to develop his/her own "bag of tricks" and to practice using them in order to present dynamic lessons in the classroom.

Program Content:

The TESL/TEFL Certificate Program is a full-time program offering a study of theory,

methodology, presentation styles and issues, classroom management and cultural sensitivity. Round table discussions allow the student to develop a personal teaching philosophy and share relevant experiences relating to teaching and to international living. The program is divided into three terms, and includes 10 hours of observation of professional classes and 30 hours of teaching practice. These observation and practicum hours are scheduled according to participants needs, class times, and teacher availability.

TESL/TEFL Certificate Program

Academic classes include instruction in the following areas:

Term 1

Introduction to ESL - The evolution of methods and approaches
Learning and Language Acquisition Theories
What makes a good teacher?
Planning and Management for ESL teaching
English Grammar: Implications for Teaching
Teaching Vocabulary, Pronunciation and Conversation

Term 2

Learning Styles
Testing and Assesment
Teaching with Total Physical Response, Chants, Drama, Games, Music and Poetry
Teaching Children
Developing Listening comprehension in ESL students
Review and Discussion of practice teaching

Term 3

Cultural Shock and Acculturation
Computer Assisted Language Learning
Getting a job: resumes, cover letter, interviews
Teaching Reading and Writing
Review and Discussion of practice teaching

Admission Information and Checklist

To be accepted into the Colorado School of English TESL/TEFL Certificate Program, all students must have completed at least 2 years of college or university course work with a 2.25 minimum G.P.A. International students must have a score of 213 (550 paper based score) or above on the International TOEFL or the Institutional TOEFL test. To apply for admission, please send the following documents to Colorado School of English. If for any reason you cannot include any of these documents, please send a written explanation as to why they were omitted.

Application for Admission
Transcripts from an accredited college or university with degree earned
$210.00 Application Fee
Copy of your TOEFL scores, if applicable

If you are an international student and need an I-20, you must also include a photocopy of the identification page of your passport and financial information from your bank which indicates that you have enough money to cover your tuition and expenses while studying in the U.S.

TESL/TEFL Certificate Program Schedules/Tuition and Fees Refund/Cancellation Policy

Colorado School of English
331 14th Street, 3rd Floor Click here for Map
Denver, CO 80202
Tel: (720) 932-8900 Fax: (720) 932-0315
Website: www.EnglishAmerica.com

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