Teacher Training: Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
CLED’s Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate Program is an innovative combination of online and on-site classes to give you the best of both worlds. Our teacher-trainees enjoy not only the convenience and flexibility of an online course but also the dynamic interaction of an in-person practicum. The curriculum emphasizes Communicative Language Teaching and focuses on the practical application of foundation theory.
The first unit, TEFL Online, runs from January 4 - May 14, 2010. Students are in contact with the instructor up to 3 times a week through an Internet-based system which can be logged into from anywhere in the world. In addition to participating in online classes, trainees also observe English classes in their local neighborhood.
The second unit, TEFL Practicum, is taught over 5 days, either Saturdays starting April 10, 2010 or consecutive days in the weeks starting June 7 and June 14, 2010. This 5-day intensive program takes place at Georgetown University and includes class observation and teaching practice. During the practicum, trainees teach lessons using the principles learned in the online course.
Trainees must successfully complete both TEFL Online and TEFL Practicum in order to receive the GU-TEFL Certificate. At the end of the program, our graduates are able to enter the job market with not only a certificate from Georgetown University, but also a substantial teaching portfolio that clearly demonstrates the skills and knowledge acquired. In addition, since TEFL Online is offered in Georgetown’s Linguistics Master of Arts in Teaching program, certificate holders who enter the MA-TESL Program are eligible to transfer 3 credits.
While this certificate program is titled "Teaching English as a Foreign Language," or TEFL, the training provided is also appropriate for prospective trainees in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
Dates & Prices
The TEFL Program is run in the Fall and Spring semesters. The Fall 2009 application period is now closed.
Spring 2010 TEFL Program
• Online: January 4 – May 14, 2010
• Practicum at GU: Saturdays (April 10, 17, 24, and May 1, 8), OR Monday-Friday (June 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11) OR Monday-Friday (June 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18)
Apply now! Application deadline: December 1, 2009
TUITION AND FEES: $3,800 (includes $100 non-refundable application fee) due at time of application.
10% tuition discount for Georgetown University students, graduates and employees.
Current GU employees may use Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) benefits.
The TEFL certificate program is approved for Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits.
Additional Costs/Fees:
Textbooks: $150 (estimated)
Refund Policy:
Before the first day of class: 100% tuition cost
On the second day of class: 75% tuition cost
On the third day of class: 50% tuition cost
No refunds after third day of class.
